Employee Handbook

Verbal Warning (Coaching or Counseling)

This is used to communicate lack of satisfaction with work performance or for violation of an established Frenchman ’ s Creek policy or department standard. These sessions are documented in the employee personnel files.

Written Warnings

These are used when an employee does not correct his/her performance or has violated an established Frenchman ’ s Creek policy or department standard. Employees must sign the written warning as acknowledgment of it being received.

Suspensions (with or without pay)

This can occur for any violation subsequent to, and after, a prior written warning, or for failure to improve job performance or where a violation or conduct is sufficiently severe to necessitate such action. An employee may be separated without prior suspensions or warning for violations, which Frenchman ’ s Creek determines to be serious. This form of discipline is up to the discretion of the department manager.

Separation of Employment

This can occur for any violation subsequent to, and after, a prior written warning, or for failure to improve job performance or where a violation or conduct is sufficiently severe to necessitate such action. An employee may be separated without prior suspensions or warning for violations which Frenchman ’ s Creek determines to be serious but in no case without review of all circumstances by the Director of Human Resources.

WHISTLEBLOWER POLICY

IX.

EMPLOYEE REPORTING OF IMPROPER CONDUCT

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GENERAL POLICY:

Frenchman ’ s Creek is committed to high standards of personal and professional integrity on the part of its employees and compliance by all employees with applicable law. The objective of this policy is to ensure that all employees are aware of their rights in disclosing any alleged improper conduct (referred to herein as “ Reportable Conduct ” ) of employees, executives, officers and members of Frenchman ’ s Creek, of which they become aware, and to provide protection for employees who disclose any allegations of Reportable Conduct. It is the responsibility of all employees to report any such conduct. An employee who reports any such allegations is referred to herein as a “ Whistleblower. ”

2.

REPORTABLE CONDUCT:

For purpose of this policy “ Reportable Conduct ” includes:

A.

Harassment/Discrimination:

Frenchman ’ s Creek is committed to providing a work environment where all employees feel safe, secure, and respected. As an organization, Frenchman ’ s Creek will not

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