Page 31 - Diversified Employee Handbook (July 2020)

DIVERSIFIED EMPLOYEE HANDBOOK

Company Property

Diversified may provide samples or equipment to employees for use in performing their duties. Employees are
expected to exercise care in the use of Diversified property and to utilize such property only for authorized
purposes.

Return of Property
Employees must return all Diversified property immediately upon request or upon termination of employment.
Employees will be required to reimburse Diversified for the cost of any items that are not returned when required.
Diversified will take all action deemed appropriate to recover or protect its property.

Automated Systems Policy

Diversified recognizes that use of the internet and email has many benefits and can make workplace
communication more efficient and effective. Therefore, employees are encouraged to use the internet and email
systems appropriately. Unacceptable use of the internet and email can place Diversified and others at risk. This
policy outlines the company’s guidelines for acceptable use of the internet and email.

Scope
This policy must be followed in conjunction with other Diversified policies governing appropriate workplace
conduct and behavior. Diversified complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws as they concern the
employer/employee relationship, and nothing contained herein should be construed to violate any of the rights
or responsibilities contained in such laws.

Use Guidelines
Diversified has established the following guidelines for employee use of the company’s technology and
communications networks, including the internet and email, in an appropriate, ethical and professional manner.

• All technology provided by Diversified, including computer systems, communications networks,
company-related work records and other information stored electronically, is the property of the
company and not the employee. In general, use of the company’s technology systems and electronic
communications should be job-related and not for personal convenience.

• Employees may not use Diversified’s internet, email or other electronic communications to transmit,
retrieve or store any communications or other content of a defamatory, discriminatory, harassing or
pornographic nature. No messages with derogatory or inflammatory remarks about an individual’s race,
age, disability, religion, national origin, physical attributes or sexual preference may be transmitted.
Harassment of any kind is prohibited.
• Disparaging, abusive, profane or offensive language; materials that might adversely or negatively reflect
on Diversified or be contrary to its legitimate business interests; and any illegal activities—including

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