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numbers: Charles Town: (304) 724-3798 & Manassas: (703) 396-6895.

If employees are on vacation or sick leave during the inclement weather, they will still be charged their
planned vacation time or sick leave even if the offices are closed or there is a delayed opening/early
closing. If employees come into the office when it is closed they are not permitted to bank time for later
use. Office closings and delays are a safety precaution.

Remote capability means that employees have access to the Internet and VPN. There are some
employees whose work does not require access to a computer to conduct the essential functions of
their job (i.e., Facilities). In these situations, employees will not be required to utilize their vacation time
or take leave without pay if the offices are closed. All employees should have the capability to work
remotely, with the exception of positions in the Facilities department. All other employees are expected
to work.

• If APUS offices are open, but employees decide they are unable to make it into the office
safely, they must contact their manager and must utilize their vacation time if they are
unable to work. If employees do not have a vacation balance, the time is considered leave
without pay.
• If APUS announces a delayed opening, the offices will open at 10:00 am., unless otherwise
notified. Employees are expected to work remotely during this time. If they do not have
remote capability, they will not be charged vacation time for the work time missed.
Employees are permitted to follow the “Friday” dress code for delayed openings due to
inclement weather.
• If APUS offices are closed, employees are expected to work remotely for the entirety of
their shift. If they choose not to work, they must take vacation time if available. If there is
no vacation balance, it will be recorded as leave without pay.

All employees that conduct the breadth of their work on a computer are encouraged to take their
laptops home during the winter months.

Safety and Reporting Accidents
Safe, pleasant, and efficient working conditions are our goals. APUS's policy is to provide and maintain
safe and healthy working conditions and to follow only those operating practices that will result in safe
and efficient working conditions. APUS makes every effort to reduce the possibility of accidents, comply
with all safety laws and ordinances and provide complete instructions covering safe working methods.
Each employee has the obligation to observe general safety principles and to practice safety at all times.
Any injury or illness, no matter how slight that arises from your employment must be reported
immediately to a manager or HR.

Employees must report all incidents to the APEI HR Department and complete the “Incident Report
Form” from the Intranet within 24 hours of the incident. Workers’ compensation insurance is provided
according to state laws governing industrial injuries or disease.

Any equipment that needs to be repaired should be reported to a manager as soon as possible. No APUS
employee, contractor, or visitor shall be permitted to make use of any device which produces an open
flame. This shall include, but is not limited to, candles, oil-burning or kerosene lamps or incense. It shall
be the responsibility of the manager hiring the contractor or the employee hosting any visitor to enforce
the policy with the non-APUS personnel.

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