Page 2 - Footprint Employee Handbook 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 ....................................................................................................................................................... 7
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 ....................................................................................................................... 11
Personal Visitors ................................................................................................................................................ 13

Children at Work Policy ..................................................................................................................................... 13
Smoke-Free Workplace Policy .......................................................................................................................... 14
Use of Company Vehicle ................................................................................................................................... 15

Solicitation and Distribution Policy..................................................................................................................... 15
Bulletin Boards .................................................................................................................................................. 16
What You Can Expect from Us ............................................................................................................................... 16
Equal Employment Opportunity ............................................................................................................................. 16
Americans with Disabilities Act .............................................................................................................................. 16
Discrimination and Harassment-Free Workplace .................................................................................................. 17
Workforce Diversity and Inclusion ......................................................................................................................... 18
Policy Against Retaliation ...................................................................................................................................... 18
Employee References ........................................................................................................................................... 18
Employment Classifications ................................................................................................................................... 19

Introductory Period ................................................................................................................................................ 19
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 ............................................................................................... 21
Payday and Paycheck Information ........................................................................................................................ 22
Payroll Deductions ................................................................................................................................................. 22

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