The Cleaners Contract of Employment is essential for establishing clear employment terms between cleaning service providers and their staff in New Zealand. This document is designed for use when hiring both full-time and part-time cleaning staff, whether for a dedicated cleaning company, facility management firm, or organization with in-house cleaning staff. It ensures compliance with New Zealand employment legislation, including the Employment Relations Act 2000, Health and Safety at Work Act 2015, and relevant cleaning industry standards. The contract includes comprehensive coverage of employment terms, specific cleaning duties, safety protocols, and equipment handling procedures, making it suitable for various cleaning contexts from commercial to residential settings.
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1. Parties: Identification of the employer and employee with full legal names and addresses
2. Background: Brief context about the employment relationship and purpose of the agreement
3. Definitions: Key terms used throughout the agreement defined for clarity
4. Nature of Employment: Position details, employment type (permanent/fixed-term), and effective date
5. Duties and Responsibilities: Detailed description of cleaning duties, standards expected, and general responsibilities
6. Hours of Work: Regular working hours, breaks, and overtime arrangements
7. Place of Work: Primary workplace and potential other locations where services will be provided
8. Remuneration: Wage rate, payment frequency, method of payment, and any allowances
9. Leave Entitlements: Annual, sick, bereavement, and public holiday leave as per NZ law
10. Health and Safety: Safety procedures, PPE requirements, chemical handling protocols
11. Equipment and Materials: Provisions regarding cleaning equipment, supplies, and their proper use
12. Confidentiality: Requirements to maintain confidentiality about client premises and information
13. Termination: Notice periods and grounds for termination
14. Dispute Resolution: Process for handling employment disputes and grievances
15. General Provisions: Miscellaneous legal terms including variation and governing law
1. Probationary Period: Terms of initial trial period, used for new employees where agreed
2. Performance Reviews: Process for regular performance evaluation, included for larger organizations
3. Vehicle Use: Terms for use of company vehicles, if provided
4. Uniform Requirements: Specific dress code and uniform provisions, if applicable
5. Training Requirements: Specific training obligations and certifications, if required
6. Multiple Location Terms: Special provisions for employees working across multiple sites
7. Key Holding: Responsibilities and procedures for holding keys to client premises
8. Non-Solicitation: Restrictions on soliciting clients or employees, if required
1. Schedule 1 - Position Description: Detailed breakdown of cleaning duties and responsibilities
2. Schedule 2 - Remuneration Details: Detailed breakdown of pay rates, allowances, and benefits
3. Schedule 3 - Work Locations: List of all work locations and specific requirements for each
4. Schedule 4 - Health and Safety Procedures: Detailed safety protocols and emergency procedures
5. Schedule 5 - Equipment Checklist: List of provided equipment and proper usage guidelines
6. Appendix A - Chemical Handling Procedures: Detailed protocols for handling cleaning chemicals
7. Appendix B - Cleaning Standards: Specific cleaning standards and quality expectations
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Relevant Industries
Commercial Property
Residential Property
Healthcare
Education
Hospitality
Industrial
Retail
Corporate Offices
Government
Transportation
Sports and Recreation
Manufacturing
Relevant Teams
Human Resources
Operations
Facilities Management
Housekeeping
Maintenance
Administration
Health and Safety
Recruitment
Relevant Roles
Cleaner
Cleaning Supervisor
Cleaning Team Leader
Domestic Cleaner
Commercial Cleaner
Industrial Cleaner
Housekeeping Staff
Janitorial Staff
Cleaning Coordinator
Facilities Cleaner
Healthcare Facility Cleaner
School Cleaner
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