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complaint, as well as the individual(s) against whom the complaint was made, of the results of
               the investigation.  The investigation will be  handled in as confidential  a manner as  possible
               consistent with a full, fair, and proper investigation (the Company cannot promise complete
               confidentiality; the employer’s duty to investigate and take corrective action may require the
               disclosure of information to individuals with a need to know). If misconduct or inappropriate
               behavior is determined to have occurred, appropriate remedial and/or disciplinary steps, such as
               coaching, counseling, a written or verbal warning, suspension, or termination, will be taken to
               deter any further offending behavior. All employees should also know that if they engage in
               unlawful harassment, they may be held personally liable for the misconduct.

               We take concerns about discrimination, harassment, and retaliation complaints very seriously
               and want the opportunity to resolve any problems. While we encourage you to use the internal
               process described in this policy, please know that you may file a complaint with the federal Equal
               Employment Opportunity Commission or applicable state agency (for instance, in California, the
               California Department of Fair Employment and Housing) (collectively, the Agency).

               The Agency has offices in every state as listed  on  the Equal Employment Opportunity
               Commission’s  website:  www.eeoc.gov/field and on the Equal Employment Opportunity poster
               located in the Company’s premises.  The Agency will investigate  and attempt to resolve the
               dispute. If the Agency finds evidence of discrimination, harassment, or retaliation, the Agency
               may pursue the matter through its formal accusation and public hearing process, or a lawsuit
               filed on the complainant’s behalf. Possible remedies include reinstatement, backpay, promotion,
               change in DELFI policies and procedures, emotional distress damages, and fines.

               At-Will
               Employees at DELFI are employed on an at-will basis unless otherwise stated in a  written
               individual employment agreement signed by the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Company.
               This means that the employment relationship may be terminated at any time with or without
               reason or advance notice by either the employee or the Company.  Nothing in this Handbook
               limits the right to terminate at-will employment.

               Nothing in this Handbook is intended to or creates an employment agreement, expressed or
               implied. Nothing contained in this, or any other document provided to the employee is intended
               to be, nor should it be construed as a contract that employment or any benefit will be continued
               for any period of time. In addition, no Company representative is authorized to modify this policy
               for any  employee  or  to enter into any agreement, oral or  written,  that changes the  at-will
               relationship, except by the CEO in writing.

               Nothing in this at-will statement is intended to interfere with, restrain, or prevent concerted
               activity as protected  by the  National Labor Relations Act. Such activity includes  employee
               communications regarding wages, hours or other terms or conditions of employment. DELFI
               employees have the right to engage in or refrain from such activities.




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