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SOCIAL MEDIA
Big River respects the right of any employee to maintain a blog or web page or to
participate in a social networking on or through websites or services such as X
(formerly Twitter), Facebook, Threads, LinkedIn, YouTube, Instagram, TikTok,
SnapChat, or similar sites/services (collectively "social media"). However, to protect
Company interests and ensure employees focus on their job duties, employees must
adhere to the following rules:
Employees may not use social media during work time or at any time with Company
equipment or property.
All rules regarding confidential and proprietary business information apply in full to
social media. Any information that cannot be disclosed through a conversation, a
note, or an e-mail also cannot be disclosed through social media.
When using social media, if the employee mentions the Company and also expresses
either a political opinion or an opinion regarding the Company's actions that could
pose an actual or potential conflict of interest with the Company, and it is either
implicit or explicit that the poster is affiliated with the Company, the poster must
include a disclaimer. The poster should specifically state that the opinion expressed
is a personal opinion and not the Company's position. This is necessary to preserve
the Company's goodwill in the marketplace.
Employees may not use the Company's logos or trademarks for commercial
purposes or to endorse any product or service.
Any conduct that is impermissible under the law if expressed in any other form or
forum is impermissible if expressed through social media. For example, posted
material that is discriminatory, obscene, defamatory, libelous, or violent is forbidden.
Company policies apply equally to employee social media usage.
Employees with any questions should review the guidelines above and/or consult
with their manager. Failure to follow these guidelines may result in discipline, up to
and including discharge.
TELEPHONES AND RECORDING DEVICES
Access to the Company telephone system is given principally for work-related
activities or approved educational/training activities. Incidental and occasional
personal use is permitted. This privelage should not be abused and must not affect the
employee’s performance of employment-related activities. Telephone usage should be
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