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of employment. If an employee is absent for three (3) consecutive days without informing his/her
supervisor/manager, then that employee will be considered to have voluntarily resigned and his/her
employment will be administratively terminated. Employees who voluntarily resign via job
abandonment will not be eligible for rehire for a period of five (5) years.
EMPLOYEE ATTIRE AND APPEARANCE
Employees are expected to present a professional, business-like image at all times. Neatness,
cleanliness, and good taste in grooming are expected. A casual, unkempt appearance and/or
extreme dress, hairstyle and/or makeup are not acceptable.
At the Corporate Office of Mission and at other administrative areas of Mission, dress is more
casual, where jeans are allowed, unless business circumstances dictate otherwise. However,
“muscle shirts,” cut-off shorts, halter-tops, jogging suits, flannel, and other similar clothing are
unacceptable attire. Attire with any logos or graphics worn by employees must not reflect any form
of violent, discriminatory, abusive, offensive, demeaning or otherwise unprofessional images.
Certain departments of Mission, such as Production, Warehouse, Research & Development,
Maintenance, Quality Assurance, and the Quality Control Laboratory may be required to meet
special dress, grooming and hygiene standards. For example, a uniform may consist of a shirt,
pants, safety shoes and safety glasses. Depending on the nature of the job, some employees may
be required to wear hairnets, facial nets, safety glasses, etc. These must be worn at all times while
in the production areas. If an employee leaves the work area at any time (including going to lunch
away from Mission premises), he/she must change into street shoes and clothes.
Mission is confident that employees will use their best judgment regarding attire and appearance.
However, the management of Mission reserves the right to determine the appropriateness of the
attire and appearance of all employees. Any employee who is improperly dressed will be counseled
and/or sent home to change clothes. Employees will not be compensated for any work time missed
due to their failure to comply with this policy. Exceptions may be made to permit applicants and
employees to observe religious dress and grooming practices unless it creates an undue hardship
for Mission. Continued disregard of this policy may lead to further corrective action, up to and
including termination of employment.
Employees in sales positions are required to present themselves in professional attire, unless
business circumstances dictate otherwise.
PERSONNEL RECORDS
Mission strives to maintain current, complete, and accurate records on employees in order to
conduct business efficiently and comply with federal, state, and local laws.
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