Field Employee Handbook
The documents you will receive:
Aboard 4
Mission Statement 4
1.1 Employment Opportunity 5
1.2 Harassment 5
1.3 Internal Complaint Process 6
1.4 Non-Retaliation 6
1.5 Immigration Law Compliance 6
2. Employee Classifications
2.1 Regular Full Time 6
2.2 Regular Part Time 6
2.3 Temporary Employees 6
2.4 Exempt / Non-Exempt 6
3. Introductory Period 7
4. Hours and Pay
4.1 Work Hours and Schedules 7
4.2 Overtime Pay 7
4.3 Break Periods 7
4.4 Time Keeping 8
4.5 Paydays and Pay Periods 8
5. Benefits
5.1 Leaves of Absence 8
5.2 Medical Leave of Absence 9
5.3 Family & Medical Leave 9
5.4 Sick Leave 11
5.5 Pregnancy Disability Leave 11
5.6 Military Leave of Absence 12
5.7 Jury and Witness Duty 12
5.8 Bereavement 12
5.9 School Visitation 12
5.10 Domestic Violence Leave 13
5.11 Workers’ Compensation 13
5.12 State Disability Insurance 13
5.13 Unemployment Insurance 14
5.14 Social Security 14
5.15 Insurance Coverage 14
5.16 Health/Dental Insurance 14
5.17 Termination of Insurance 14
5.18 Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA) 15
6. Your Responsibilities as an Employee
6.1 Attendance 15
6.2 Confidential Information 15
6.3 Conflicts of Interest 15
6.4 Drug and Alcohol Policy 15
Drug & Alcohol Testing of Current Employees 16
6.5 Expense Reimbursement 17
6.6 Housekeeping 17
6.7 No-Solicitation Rule 17
6.8 Personal Appearance 18
6.9 Personal Business at Work 18
6.10 Personal Files and Employee Information 18
6.11 Outside Employment 19
6.12 Standards of Conduct 19
Disciplinary Actions 20
6.13 Use of Electronic Communication Devices 20
6.14 Suggestions 21
7. On The Job
7.1 Open door / Problem-Solving Procedure 21
7.2 Employee Substitution / Shift Exchanges 21
7.3 Job Evaluation 21
7.4 Employment Separation 22
7.5 Exit Interview 22
7.6 Smoking 22
8. General Information
8.1 Safety / Workplace Security 22
8.2 Personal Property 23
8.3 Employment of Relatives and Fraternization 23
8.4 Integration Clause 23
8.5 Follow the Laws with your company vehicles /equipment 24
8.6 Out of Town Work 24
8.7 Required Training & Development Courses 24
8.8 Background Screening 24
Nepotism 25
Idling Policy 26
Mobile Phone & Electronic Devices 28
9. Acknowledgment
Aboard 4
Mission Statement 4
1.1 Employment Opportunity 5
1.2 Harassment 5
1.3 Internal Complaint Process 6
1.4 Non-Retaliation 6
1.5 Immigration Law Compliance 6
2. Employee Classifications
2.1 Regular Full Time 6
2.2 Regular Part Time 6
2.3 Temporary Employees 6
2.4 Exempt / Non-Exempt 6
3. Introductory Period 7
4. Hours and Pay
4.1 Work Hours and Schedules 7
4.2 Overtime Pay 7
4.3 Break Periods 7
4.4 Time Keeping 8
4.5 Paydays and Pay Periods 8
5. Benefits
5.1 Leaves of Absence 8
5.2 Medical Leave of Absence 9
5.3 Family & Medical Leave 9
5.4 Sick Leave 11
5.5 Pregnancy Disability Leave 11
5.6 Military Leave of Absence 12
5.7 Jury and Witness Duty 12
5.8 Bereavement 12
5.9 School Visitation 12
5.10 Domestic Violence Leave 13
5.11 Workers’ Compensation 13
5.12 State Disability Insurance 13
5.13 Unemployment Insurance 14
5.14 Social Security 14
5.15 Insurance Coverage 14
5.16 Health/Dental Insurance 14
5.17 Termination of Insurance 14
5.18 Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA) 15
6. Your Responsibilities as an Employee
6.1 Attendance 15
6.2 Confidential Information 15
6.3 Conflicts of Interest 15
6.4 Drug and Alcohol Policy 15
Drug & Alcohol Testing of Current Employees 16
6.5 Expense Reimbursement 17
6.6 Housekeeping 17
6.7 No-Solicitation Rule 17
6.8 Personal Appearance 18
6.9 Personal Business at Work 18
6.10 Personal Files and Employee Information 18
6.11 Outside Employment 19
6.12 Standards of Conduct 19
Disciplinary Actions 20
6.13 Use of Electronic Communication Devices 20
6.14 Suggestions 21
7. On The Job
7.1 Open door / Problem-Solving Procedure 21
7.2 Employee Substitution / Shift Exchanges 21
7.3 Job Evaluation 21
7.4 Employment Separation 22
7.5 Exit Interview 22
7.6 Smoking 22
8. General Information
8.1 Safety / Workplace Security 22
8.2 Personal Property 23
8.3 Employment of Relatives and Fraternization 23
8.4 Integration Clause 23
8.5 Follow the Laws with your company vehicles /equipment 24
8.6 Out of Town Work 24
8.7 Required Training & Development Courses 24
8.8 Background Screening 24
Nepotism 25
Idling Policy 26
Mobile Phone & Electronic Devices 28
9. Acknowledgment