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4.17 Do you have unlimited In all cases, an employee is expected to follow local
usage of Mobile Devices in and state laws regarding the use of mobile devices
and/or an integrated Bluetooth System while
the workplace or while on driving. Employees will be solely responsible for
SEKO business? any traffic violations resulting from improper use.

SEKO is committed to promoting responsible
and safe use of mobile devices by its employees USE OF MOBILE DEVICES IN THE WORKPLACE
while they are on SEKO business or on the Employees are to exercise the same discretion in
workplace premises. using personal mobile devices as they do for SEKO
phones and business equipment. The personal use
USE OF MOBILE DEVICES WHILE DRIVING of a mobile device in the workplace is permitted
Employees should be aware that SEKO does not as long as the use is infrequent, of short duration,
promote the use of mobile devices while operating and does not interfere with your normal work. It
a vehicle. Use includes, but is not limited to, talking is strongly suggested that you limit the personal
on the phone, texting, instant messaging, using the use of a mobile device to your breaks and lunch
internet, e-mailing, etc. Safety must come before period. Participating in personal instant messaging
all concerns; under no circumstances should and accessing the Internet for personal reasons
employees place themselves or others at risk to during your scheduled shift is discouraged. As
fulfill business needs, and an employee should technological advances continue to expand the
never break the law to text while driving or talk on functions of mobile devices, employees are advised
a phone while driving absent a hands-free device. that any unauthorized use of such devices at work
to record, take pictures or videos and/or to transmit
same may well be a violation of federal and state
Employees whose job responsibilities include criminal laws and, regardless, will not be tolerated.
driving, and who may use a mobile device for
business purposes, should refrain from using their
mobile device while driving. Use of an integrated Employees should also be aware that communications
Bluetooth System in an automobile is acceptable; over mobile devices are not necessarily confidential;
however, an employee is expected to follow local it is possible that outside parties could tap into those
and state laws regarding such use. Employees communications. If you need to communicate about
should plan calls to allow placement either prior a highly confidential matter, please try to use a more
to driving or while on rest breaks. Employees are secure method of communication.
expected to pull off to the side of the road and safely
stop their vehicle before using a mobile device. The use of a mobile device is not a work requirement
for most employees. Unless SEKO provides you with
a mobile device allowance, it will not reimburse you
for the cost of using your personal mobile device for
business purposes. Additionally, SEKO will not be
liable for the loss of personal mobile devices brought
into the workplace.

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