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CONTENTS
SECTION 1—OVERVIEW 4
1.1 Mission and Vision Statements 4
1.2 Purpose of this Handbook 4
1.3 Company Philosophy—Open Door Policy 4

SECTION 2—GENERAL EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION 6
2.1 Employment-At-Will 6
2.2 Equal Employment Opportunity 6
2.3 Harassment Free Workplace 6
2.4 Drug Free Workplace 7
2.5 Immigration Law Compliance Policy 7
2.6 Solicitation and Distribution 8
2.7 Introductory Period 8
2.8 Violence and Weapons 8
2.9 Personnel Records 9
2.10 Employment of Relatives 9
2.11 Anti-Retaliation and Whistleblower 9

SECTION 3—CODE OF CONDUCT 11
3.1 Business Ethics and Conduct 11
3.2 Conflict of Interest 11
3.3 Rule of Conduct and Progressive Disciplinary Procedure 12
3.4 Confidential and Proprietary Information 13
3.5 Personal Calls, Visits, and Mail System 13
3.6 Network and Electronic Resources Policy 14
3.7 Use of Online Social Networking 14

SECTION 4—ATTENDANCE POLICY 17
4.1 Recording Work Hours 17
4.2 Attendance Policy and Tardiness 17

SECTION 5—LEAVE OF ABSENCE 19
5.1 Paid Time Off 19
5.1.1 xempt PTO 19
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5.1.2 Non-Exempt (Hourly) Full-Time PTO 21
5.1.3 Voting 23
5.1.4 Holidays 23
5.2 Unpaid Time Off 23
5.2.1 FMLA—Family and Medical Leave Act 23
5.2.2 Bereavement Leave 23
5.2.3 Jury Leave 24
5.2.4 Military Leave 24

SECTION 6—EMPLOYEE RESPONSIBILITIES 25
6.1 Licensing and Certification 25
6.2 Personal Conduct and Appearance 25
6.3 Safety Guidelines 27
6.3.1 Reporting Unsafe Conditions or Practices 27
6.3.2 Maintaining a Safe Worksite 27
6.3.3 Reporting an Injury 27

Version V4 Last Update 08-20-19 Department Operations Dept & HR

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