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However, the associate must record the ending time of the unpaid meal period, by electronically punching or identifying manually on an approved sheet, before beginning the paid break period (or document the end of the paid meal period before commencing the unpaid meal period). Any associate who combines their meal and break periods without prior approval will be subject to discipline, up to and including discharge.
Break periods for nursing mothers
In compliance with federal law which requires the provision of unpaid, reasonable break time for an Associate to express breast milk, the Company has established the following as part of this policy
o An associate who intends to express breast milk during the work day must submit advance written notice to her team leader, the Community Leader or the Human Resources representative.
o The associate will be provided a reasonable break time to express breast milk for her nursing child for the first year of the child’s life. These break periods will be given each time the associate has need to express breast milk. If the Associate elects to take these break periods in conjunction with her regular break time, an additional 15 minute break period will be allowed. However, that additional break period will be unpaid and will not count as hours worked.
o The location will endeavor to provide a private and sanitary place for a breastfeeding associate to express milk during work hours, which place will provide an electrical outlet, comfortable chair, and nearby access to running water. An Associate may use her private office area for milk expression if she prefers.
o An associate may use her own cooler packs to store expressed breast milk, or may store milk in a designated refrigerator/freezer. Associates are expected to appropriately maintain the refrigerator.
o Management and staff are expected to provide an atmosphere of support for breastfeeding. WORKPLACE SAFETY/ACCIDENT PREVENTION
The Piper considers the health and safety of its associates as one of its top priorities and is committed to a policy of promoting a safe work place for our associates. The Company makes every effort to ensure the safety of patients, visitors and associates by complying with the Occupational Safety and Health Act, by developing and implementing safety policies and procedures, and by using safety equipment. To minimize accidents, everyone must think “safety” at all times. It is your responsibility to observe all safety rules during your workday. Violations of safety rules may result in disciplinary action up to and including termination.
A Safety Team has been established at The Piper and are responsible for making recommendations to leadership on ways to work more safely. If you have suggestions about accident prevention, you are encouraged to discuss them with a member of the Safety Team.
Safety Rules
o All accidents, no matter how minor, must be reported to your team leader immediately, so that medical treatment and other services may be provided. Associates who fail to report work-related injuries or illnesses in a timely matter may affect their right to workers’ compensation benefits. Your team leader is required to conduct a complete investigation of all reported accidents.
o All spillage must be cleaned up immediately by the associate who first sees the hazard or that associate must ensure that it is cleaned. Spillage must not be left unattended until it is cleaned.
o Push, do not pull, all rolling items. Avoid having your hands where they can strike a door frame or other objects.
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