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EMPLOYEE HANDBOOK
Version 2025.10.28

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 11
3.4 Confidential and Proprietary Information 12
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
3.8 Cybersecurity Policy 16

SECTION 4—ATTENDANCE POLICY 19
4.1 Recording Work Hours 19
4.2 Attendance Policy and Tardiness 19

SECTION 5—LEAVE OF ABSENCE 21
5.1 Paid Time Off 21
5.1.1 xempt (Salary) and Corporate PTO 21
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5.1.2 Non-Exempt (Hourly) Full-Time PTO 23
5.1.3 Voting 25
5.1.4 Holidays 25
5.2 Unpaid Time Off 25
5.2.1 FMLA—Family and Medical Leave Act 25
5.2.2 Bereavement Leave 25
5.2.3 Jury Leave 26
5.2.4 Military Leave 26

SECTION 6—EMPLOYEE RESPONSIBILITIES 27
6.1 Licensing and Certification 27
6.1.1 License Policy 27
6.2 Personal Conduct and Appearance 28
6.2.1 Company Dress Code Policy 28
6.3 Safety Guidelines 30

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