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Step 4: Suspension. Supervisors have the authority to temporarily remove employees from the
workplace, with or without pay, if approved in advance by a member of the Executive Team. An
exempt employee generally may not be suspended without pay for less than a full day, and the
suspension must be related to written workplace conduct rules applicable to all employees,
e.g., such as a written policy prohibiting sexual harassment or workplace violence.

Step 5: Failure to improve. Failure to improve performance or behavior after the written
warning or suspension can result in termination.

The progressive disciplinary procedures described above also may be applied to an employee
who is experiencing a series of unrelated problems involving job performance or behavior.

In cases involving serious misconduct, or any time the supervisor determines it is necessary,
such as a major breach of policy or violation of law, the procedures contained above may be
disregarded. Typically, the supervisor should suspend the employee immediately (with or
without pay) and an investigation of the incidents leading up to the suspension should be
conducted to determine if any further action, such as termination, should be taken.

Like most American companies, GMR generally does not offer individual employees a formal
employment contract with the Company. Employment is “at will,” meaning that you or the
Company may end your employment at any time for any lawful reason. Neither this policy nor
the employee handbook guarantees any prescribed process for discipline and discharge.

Grievance Policy

GMR wishes to maintain a positive work environment with respect and responsibility towards
each other. It is also our goal for you to work in a comfortable, productive, legal and ethical
work environment. To this end, the company wants you to bring any grievances you have about
the workplace to the attention of your supervisor and, if necessary, to the Executive Team.

We have established the following grievance procedure to support these goals.

If you feel that there is inappropriate conduct or activity on the part of the company,
management, its employees, vendors, customers, or any other persons or entities related to
the company, we request that you bring this concern to the immediate attention of your
supervisor. Please try to approach your supervisor at a time and place that will allow the
supervisor to properly listen to your concerns. If you have discussed this matter with your
supervisor previously and you do not believe that you have received a sufficient response, we
request that you present your concerns to your supervisor in writing. Please indicate what the
problem is, those persons involved in the problem, and any suggested solution you may have to
the problem.

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Revision Date: 08/01/2021
Origination Date: 08/01/2021