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The Piper
Associate Handbook
Any associate who believes that he or she is being sexually harassed or harassed on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, ancestry, age, or disability should promptly take the following steps:
1. Go to your immediate leader and, orally or in writing, state the specific details of the sexually harassing or other type of harassing behavior. If you so desire, you may report the behavior directly to Human Resources, or to any other leader.
2. The policy of this Company is to listen to all reasonable grievances, investigate with due regard for confidentiality, and quickly apply appropriate sanctions that will end any offensive behavior.
3. VIOLATION OF THIS POLICY BY ANY ASSOCIATE SHALL SUBJECT SUCH ASSOCIATE TO DISCIPLINARY ACTION UP TO AND INCLUDING IMMEDIATE TERMINATION.
The Piper’s system for resolving grievances is available to Associates without fear of retaliation. An associate who believes retaliation has resulted from the reporting of a sexual harassment or other harassment grievance should immediately report this to Human Resources.
All leadership positions are responsible for preventing and eliminating harassment, including sexual harassment, in their respective areas. If you have any questions concerning this policy, please contact Human Resources.
Resident Confidentiality
As an Associate of The Piper, you are expected to protect the resident’s right to privacy. Associates are required to hold confidential all information obtained through resident records, written and verbal communication and personal contact with residents or their families.
Associates are required to also keep confidential and not disclose any company confidential information such as marketing strategies, policies, procedures, systems, client lists, vendor lists, and other related information, either during or after employment. This information is proprietary and must not be given out or shared with others not authorized to receive it whether inside or outside the company or used directly or indirectly for an Associate’s benefit.
Residents and suppliers entrust the company with important information related to their personal lives or businesses. The nature of our relationships with residents and suppliers requires maintenance of confidentiality. Associates who may be asked for information by persons outside the company or their department should refer the inquirer to the person in the company authorized to supply the information requested.
No one is permitted to remove or make copies of any company records, reports or documents without prior approval by management. Associates are required to sign a statement upon hire, which is kept in their personnel file that acknowledges their responsibility for maintaining confidentiality of resident and proprietary information. Disclosure of any confidential information is a violation of this policy and could result in termination, as well as legal action.
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