This
company has a policy of zero tolerance for violence. If you engage in any violence in the workplace, or threaten
violence in the workplace, your employment will be terminated immediately for
cause. No talk of violence or joking
about violence will be tolerated. “Violence” includes physically harming
another, shoving, pushing, harassing, intimidating, coercing, brandishing
weapons, and threatening or talking of engaging in those activities. It is the intent of this policy to ensure
that everyone associated with this business, including employees and customers,
never feels threatened by any employee’s actions or conduct.
In an
effort to fulfill this commitment to a safe work environment for employees,
customers, and visitors, a few simple rules have been created.
These
are:
·
Access
to the company’s property is limited to those with a legitimate business
interest.
·
All
employees and employee vehicles entering the property must display company
identification.
·
All
visitors and visitor vehicles must register and display identification while on
the property. All weapons banned
The
company specifically prohibits the possession of weapons by any employee while
on company property. This ban includes
keeping or transporting a weapon in a vehicle in a parking area, whether public
or private. Employees are also
prohibited from carrying a weapon while performing services off the company’s
business premises.
Weapons
include guns, knives, explosives, and other items with the potential to inflict
harm. Appropriate disciplinary action,
up to and including termination, will be taken against any employee who
violates this policy.
Desks,
telephones, and computers are the property of the business. We reserve the right to enter or inspect
your work area including, but not limited to, desks and computer storage disks,
with or without notice.
The fax,
copier, and mail systems, including e-mail, are intended for business use. Personal business should not be conducted
through these systems. Under conditions
approved by management, telephone
conversations may be monitored and voice mail messages may be retrieved in the
process of monitoring customer service.
Any
private conversations overheard during such monitoring, or private messages
retrieved, that constitute threats against other individuals can and will be
used as the basis for termination for cause.
It is
everyone’s business to prevent violence in the workplace. You can help by reporting what you see in
the workplace that could indicate that a co-worker is in trouble. You are in a better position than management
to know what is happening with those you work with.
You are
encouraged to report any incident that may involve a violation of any of the
company’s policies that are designed to provide a comfortable workplace
environment. Concerns may be presented
to your supervisor. All reports will be
investigated and information will be kept confidential.
[The
following additional provisions deal with programs that, in general, are limited
to larger businesses with a substantial workforce. They may be included, as applicable.]
As part
of its commitment to preventing workplace violence, the company has established
training programs for all employees.
Training will be included as part of your orientation. Thereafter, you will be scheduled for annual
refresher training during the month that you initially joined the business. Please be advised that training is mandatory
and attendance will be taken. If you
fail to attend training or make-up sessions, you will be subject to suspension
without pay until training is completed.
In order
to promote a peaceful working environment, we encourage supervisors and
employees to enroll in courses to learn more about working with each other. Courses covering communication, problem
solving, building effective working relationships, stress management, and
related or similar course topics are supported by tuition reimbursement,
offered by our training department and, where appropriate, supported for
attendance at outside seminars.
The
company provides an employee assistance program (EAP) for all full-time and
part-time employees. This EAP offers
services to these employees and their eligible dependents. While we receive
periodic reports on the number and types of visits or calls made to the EAP, we
do not receive information about individual contacts with the EAP.
You are
encouraged to use the EAP whenever you feel the need for guidance in coping
with life’s difficulties. If you have
difficulty handling drugs or alcohol, the EAP can provide information on
treatment. The EAP is a confidential service to be used when you need help.
We have
created a violence prevention team to create and implement our workplace
violence prevention program. The team
will also handle the consequences of any incidents of violence that we
experience, providing assistance to employees and information to the
media. The team will take the steps
necessary to continue or resume business.
Employees from all areas of our company serve on the team. We believe that a multidisciplinary approach
is best suited to handle workplace violence problems.
If you
have suggestions for ways to improve the safety and security at work, please
pass them along to a team member or leave a suggestion in any one of their mail
boxes.
In the
event of a major workplace incident that affects, or has the potential to affect,
the mental health of our workforce, we will provide initial counseling and
support services to you and your immediate family members. As the crisis passes and support systems are
put into place for individuals affected by the incident, the company will make
every effort to return to normal business operations. A reasonable effort will be made to notify employees, customers,
stockholders, and others who need to know of the status of business operations
directly whenever possible. In cases
where direct contact is not possible or practical, an effort will be made to
communicate through the news media and other available resources.