Page 2 - Footprint Employee Handbook - US 2021

CONTENTS
Introduction – Becoming Familiar ........................................................................................................................... 5

Welcome .................................................................................................................................................................. 5
Overview and History of Footprint ........................................................................................................................... 6
Purpose of This Employee Handbook ..................................................................................................................... 6
Let’s Communicate .................................................................................................................................................. 7
Employee Relations Philosophy .......................................................................................................................... 7
Voluntary Open-Door Policy ................................................................................................................................ 7
General Policies ....................................................................................................................................................... 8
Workplace Behavior Policy .................................................................................................................................. 8

Employement Eligibility ........................................................................................................................................ 8
Background Investigations .................................................................................................................................. 8
Drug and Alcohol-Free Workplace Policy ............................................................................................................ 8

Employment At-Will Policy ................................................................................................................................. 11
Close, Personal or Romantic Relationships ...................................................................................................... 11
Job Postings and Applications........................................................................................................................... 11
Remote Work from Home Policy ....................................................................................................................... 12
Personal Visitors ................................................................................................................................................ 13

Children at Work Policy ..................................................................................................................................... 13
Smoke-Free Workplace Policy .......................................................................................................................... 15
Use of Company Vehicle ................................................................................................................................... 15

Solicitation and Distribution Policy..................................................................................................................... 16
Bulletin Boards .................................................................................................................................................. 16
What You Can Expect from Us ............................................................................................................................... 16
Equal Employment Opportunity ............................................................................................................................. 16
Americans with Disabilities Act .............................................................................................................................. 17
Discrimination and Harassment-Free Workplace .................................................................................................. 17
Workforce Diversity and Inclusion ......................................................................................................................... 18
Policy Against Retaliation ...................................................................................................................................... 18

Employee References ........................................................................................................................................... 19
Employment Classifications ................................................................................................................................... 19
Introductory Period ................................................................................................................................................ 20
Work Schedules ..................................................................................................................................................... 20
Timekeeping Procedures ....................................................................................................................................... 20
Overtime for Non-Exempt Employees ................................................................................................................... 20
Meal Periods and Rest Breaks .............................................................................................................................. 21
Missed, Short or Interrupted Meal Periods ............................................................................................................ 21
Lactation / Personal Health Need Accommodation ............................................................................................... 22
Payday and Paycheck Information ........................................................................................................................ 22

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