Hr Employee Handbook Disclaimer/Acknowledgement Form
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TOWN OF NORFOLK Human Resources Employee Handbook January 12, 2021 TABLE OF CONTENTS HR EMPLOYEE HANDBOOK DISCLAIMER/ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FORM .......................... 3 ADA COMPLIANCE POLICY ................................................................................................................. 4 ANTI-BULLYING POLICY ...................................................................................................................... 8 ANTI-DISCRIMINATION AND ANTI-HARASSMENT INCLUDING SEXUAL HARASSMENT POLICY ...................................................................................................................................................... 11 Anti-Discrimination and Anti-Harassment Including Sexual Harassment Policy Acknowledgement Form ........................................................................................................... 18 AUTOMOBILE USE POLICY ................................................................................................................. 19 CORI POLICY ........................................................................................................................................... 29 DOMESTIC VIOLENCE LEAVE POLICY ........................................................................................... 33 DRUG AND ALCOHOL POLICY ......................................................................................................... 37 ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS POLICY .................................................................................. 59 EMPLOYEE SAFETY POLICY ............................................................................................................... 62 EMPLOYMENT OF CLOSE RELATIVES POLICY ............................................................................. 65 EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY POLICY........................................................................... 66 FRAUD AND THEFT PREVENTION POLICY ................................................................................... 69 GAMBLING .............................................................................................................................................. 72 HUMAN RESOURCES POLICY............................................................................................................ 73 Application .................................................................................................................................. 73 Definitions .................................................................................................................................... 74 Classification Plan ....................................................................................................................... 76 Compensation Plan ..................................................................................................................... 76 Amendments to Classification and Compensation Plans ..................................................... 77 Pay Period .................................................................................................................................... 77 Annual Step Increases ................................................................................................................ 77 Call Fire Fighters Salaries .......................................................................................................... 77 Recruitment, Selection and Employment ................................................................................ 77 Promotions ................................................................................................................................... 79 Performance Appraisal Program .............................................................................................. 79 Employee Benefits....................................................................................................................... 80 1 Sick Leave/Short Term Disability ............................................................................................ 80 Vacation Leave ............................................................................................................................ 82 Paid Holidays .............................................................................................................................. 84 Personal Days .............................................................................................................................. 84 Funeral or Bereavement Leave ................................................................................................. 85 Family and Medical Leave Act ................................................................................................. 85 Personal Leave of Absence ........................................................................................................ 85 Jury Duty ...................................................................................................................................... 86 Military Leave ............................................................................................................................. 86 Broken Service ............................................................................................................................. 86 Call Back Pay ............................................................................................................................... 86 Work at Home ............................................................................................................................. 86 Compensatory Time ................................................................................................................... 87 Longevity Program ..................................................................................................................... 87 Insurance ...................................................................................................................................... 88 Retirement .................................................................................................................................... 89 Issue Resolution Process ............................................................................................................ 89 Disciplinary Action ..................................................................................................................... 89 Resignations ................................................................................................................................. 89 Responsibilities when Separating from Employment ........................................................... 90 Calendar ....................................................................................................................................... 90 Classification Schedule ............................................................................................................... 91 Compensation Schedule............................................................................................................. 92 MANAGING WORKER’S COMPENSATION POLICIES AND PROCEDURES ........................... 93 NO SMOKING POLICY.......................................................................................................................... 96 PREGNANT WORKERS FAIRNESS ACT POLICY ........................................................................... 97 RETIREE AND TERMINATED EMPLOYEE HEALTH INSURANCE BENEFITS ........................ 99 SEVERE WEATHER POLICY .............................................................................................................. 101 USE OF INTERNET POLICY ............................................................................................................... 102 VIDEO MONITORING POLICY ......................................................................................................... 103 VOLUNTARY WAIVER OF HEALTH INSURANCE POLICY ...................................................... 107 Health Insurance Opt-Out Program Acknowledgement Form .......................................... 110 2 HR EMPLOYEE HANDBOOK DISCLAIMER/ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FORM I acknowledge that I have received, read, and understood the Town of Norfolk (“Town”) Employee Handbook. I understand that any questions about the handbook should be directed to my manager or Human Resources Director. I understand that this handbook is a statement of our present policies, procedures, and benefits at the Town. Subject to any obligations under M.G.L. c. 150E, I understand that this handbook and its policies may be unilaterally changed or rescinded by the Town at any time, with or without notice. I understand that updates to this handbook may be posted electronically and employees will not be provided hard copies of such updates. I understand that this handbook is prepared and disseminated solely for the information and guidance of the employees of the Town. I understand that this handbook is not a contract of employment and nothing in this handbook should be construed as creating an express or implied employment contract. I further understand that this handbook does not change or alter my status as an at-will employee with the Town, meaning that either the Town or I can terminate the employment relationship at any time, for any lawful reason, with or without cause. In addition, to the extent that there is any conflict between the policies contained in this handbook and the provisions