Employee Handbook

I. Continuation of Benefits................................................................................... 35 J. Workers Compensation .................................................................................... 35 K. Vacation ........................................................................................................ 36 L. Exempt Employee Comp Time .......................................................................... 37 M. Sick Leave ..................................................................................................... 38 N. Domestic Violence Leave.................................................................................. 38 O. Holidays......................................................................................................... 39 P. Military Leave ................................................................................................. 40 Q. Bereavement Leave......................................................................................... 40 R. Leave of Absence/Family Medical Leave ............................................................. 41 S. Jury Duty ....................................................................................................... 44 T. Time Off to Vote ............................................................................................. 44 U. Employee Referral Program.............................................................................. 44 V. Employee Dining Room.................................................................................... 44 W. Employee Locker/Locker Room ......................................................................... 45 A. Educational Costs............................................................................................ 45 B. Performance Appraisals ................................................................................... 46 C. Wage and Salary Reviews ................................................................................ 46 D. Promotion ...................................................................................................... 46 E. Communication, Recognition and Social Activities ............................................... 47 F. Social Activities............................................................................................... 47 VII. EMPLOYEE DEVELOPMENT...............................................................................45

VIII. GRIEVANCES, DISCIPLINE AND RULES OF CONDUCT ......................................47

A. Grievances ..................................................................................................... 47 B. Disciplinary Action........................................................................................... 48

IX. WHISTLEBLOWER POLICY...............................................................................49

A. Harassment/Discrimination: ............................................................................. 49 B. Bullying: ........................................................................................................ 50 C. Workplace Violence: ........................................................................................ 51

X. ARBITRATION .................................................................................................53

XI. TERMINATION.................................................................................................53

A. Resignation .................................................................................................... 53 B. Termination Without Cause .............................................................................. 54 C. Termination With Cause................................................................................... 54 D. Exit Interview ................................................................................................. 54 E. Final Pay........................................................................................................ 54 F. Employee Reference Inquiries........................................................................... 54

XII. THE TELEPHONE ..............................................................................................54

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