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• Express only your personal opinions. Never represent yourself as a
spokesperson for Company. If Company is a subject of the content
you are creating, be clear and open about the fact that you are an
employee and make it clear that your views do not represent those of
Company, fellow employees, customers, suppliers or people working
on behalf of the Company. If you do publish a blog or post online
related to the work you do or subjects associated with Company,
make it clear that you are not speaking on behalf of Company. It is
best to include a disclaimer such as “The postings on this site are my
own and do not necessarily reflect the views of Company.”
• Employees may not post anything on the internet in the name of
the Company or in a manner that could reasonably be attributed to
the Company without prior written authorization from an Executive
Officer of the Company.
Using Social Media at Work – Refrain from using social media
while on work time or on equipment we provide, unless it is work-related
as authorized by your manager or consistent with policies governing
the use of Company equipment. Do not use Company Email addresses
to register on social networks, blogs or other online tools utilized for
personal use.
Retaliation is Prohibited – Company prohibits taking negative
action against any employee for reporting a possible deviation from
this policy or for cooperating in an investigation. Any employee who
retaliates against another associate for reporting a possible deviation
from this policy or for cooperating in an investigation will be subject to
disciplinary action, up to and including termination.
Tobacco Usage/Smoking Policy
Tobacco usage (including smokeless tobacco such as dip) and
smoking is prohibited in all Company facilities including, but not
limited to, driver lounges, hallways, meeting rooms, offices, break
rooms, restrooms and Company vehicles (unless occupied solely by the
operator). Smoking may take place only in designated unenclosed areas.
Smoking is not allowed in front of buildings or at the delivery entrances.
In all cases, smokers must be far enough away from the building entrance
doors that smoke from outdoors does not enter the building. You should
note that the use of smokeless tobacco of any kind inside of the buildings
is also prohibited. Any violation of this policy may result in disciplinary
action, up to and including discharge.
Open Door Policy
U.S. Xpress management maintains an “open door” policy. Your
complaints or problems are of concern to us whether they are large or
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