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benefits enrollment.

Resignation/Separation of Employment
At APUS, employment is "at will." This means that the employee may resign at any time, just as the
company can separate the employee at any time, with or without cause. If an employee should find it
necessary to leave the company, the employee is strongly encouraged to notify management and
HR in writing as far in advance as possible. A minimum of two weeks’ notice is preferred.
All company equipment to include security badges, keys, computer, company issued telephones, and
broadband cards, must be turned into HR or the employee’s manager by the final day of employment,
unless otherwise specified.

Smoking, Tobacco, and Vaping
Out of respect for the health and safety of our employees and customers, we maintain a smoke-free
work environment. Those employees who choose to smoke are required to do so at a minimum of 25 ft.
from exits and entrances. Smoking and vaping are not permitted at the front entrances of our buildings
where employees can be seen by our business neighbors. Tobacco products must be disposed in the
appropriate waste receptacles provided at the designated areas. The use of any tobacco products inside
premises is strictly prohibited; this includes electronic cigarettes. Any employee who violates this policy
is subject to disciplinary action, up to and including separation of employment.

Victim Resources
When an employee reports to HR that they have been a victim of dating violence, domestic violence,
sexual assault or stalking, APUS will provide written documentation of rights and options available to the
employee, including resources like mental health service providers, and other external organizations, as
applicable.

Working with Family and Friends
The employment of relatives in the same area of an organization may cause serious conflicts and
problems with favoritism and employee morale. In addition to claims of partiality in treatment of work,
personal conflicts outside the work environment can be carried into daily working relationships.
Relatives of persons currently employed by APUS may be hired if they will not be working directly for
the employee or supervising the employee. Managers are expected to use their discretion and judgment
when making these hiring decisions. Employees are expected to confer with their manager or HR if they
are aware of a potential hiring decision that can impact this policy.

For the purpose of this policy, "relative" or "relationship" is defined as individuals related by blood,
marriage, adoption or involvement through domestic partnership, dating, or other personal
relationships in which objectivity might be impaired as determined by the company.

VI. ELECTRONIC RESOURCES & PAPER DOCUMENTS

Bring Your Own Device (BYOD)
The company issues mobile devices to a select group of employees when approved by senior
management. The Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) program allows employees that otherwise meet the
criteria for an issued mobile device to elect to have their own smart phone connected to the
Information Technology (IT) infrastructure. Eligible employees may choose to continue utilizing a
company issued phone in lieu of connecting their own device to company resources. Use of a personal
device to access APUS Resources is contingent upon an employee’s acknowledgement and agreement
to the terms of this BYOD Policy and Acknowledgement (the “BYOD Policy”). The BYOD policy in its
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