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or morale. If accommodations of this nature are not feasible, the employees will be permitted to
determine which one of them will resign. If the employees cannot make a decision, Lupin will
decide in its sole discretion who will remain employed.
Solicitations and Distribution of Literature
In order to prevent disruptions, interference with work, and inconvenience to other employees,
solicitation for any cause, or distribution of literature of any kind, during working time (defined as
that time when the soliciting or solicited employee should be working, and not including scheduled
break time, meal time, or other times when an employee is off duty), is not permitted. Even if you
are not on working time, you may not solicit an employee who is on working time for any cause
or distribute literature of any kind to that person. Whether on working time or not, you may not
distribute literature of any kind in work areas. The term “work areas” includes all places where
employees regularly work, confer, or conduct business. Persons not employed by Lupin may not
solicit for any purpose or engage in distribution of literature of any kind on Lupin’s premises at
any time.
Likewise, employees may not post or affix in any way any printed materials or literature on
Company bulletin boards. Those boards are used to communicate official government information
on equal employment opportunity, wage and hour, health and safety, and related policies and
practices, as well as important Company business and announcements.
Nothing in this policy shall prohibit an employee’s exercise of rights under the National Labor
Relations Act.
Confidential Company Information
During the course of your work, you may become aware of confidential information about Lupin
business, including but not limited to information regarding Company finances, pricing, products,
new product development, software and computer programs, marketing strategies, suppliers,
customers, and potential customers. An employee also may become aware of similar confidential
information belonging to third parties with whom Lupin does business. It is extremely important
that all such information remain confidential, and particularly not be disclosed to Lupin’s
competitors.
Any employee who improperly copies, removes (whether physically or electronically), uses, or
discloses confidential information to anyone outside of the Company may be subject to
disciplinary action up to and including termination.
Employees may be required to sign a separate agreement reiterating these obligations.
Work Product Ownership
Lupin retains legal ownership of the work product of all of its employees. Work product includes
but is not limited to: written and electronic documents, audio and video recordings, system code,
and any concepts, ideas or other intellectual property developed for Lupin, regardless of whether
the intellectual property is actually used by Lupin. No work product created while you are
employed or contracted by Lupin can be claimed, construed, or presented as your property, even
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