Employee Handbook
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Employee Handbook City of Garden City Employees: As a City employee you are part of an organization that values service, community and performance. These three values provide our community, our organization and our employees with opportunities to live, work and play in a thriving community. You as an employee can embody these values to provide excellent services to the community, which ensures a high quality workforce for our organization. As you become familiar with our culture and mission, we hope you will take advantage of every opportunity to enhance your career and further the City of Garden City’s mission and goals. With your active involvement the City of Garden City will continue providing opportunities for our employees and the community. The Employee Handbook has been prepared for you to serve as a guide for the employer/employee relationship. The topics covered apply to all employees of the City of Garden City. It contains only general information and guidelines and it is not intended to be comprehensive or to address all the possible applications and exceptions to the general policies and procedures. Please read and become familiar with the Employee Handbook. The City’s Human Resources Department is here to assist you with any HR related questions. We truly appreciate the service you provide to the community and our organization! CITY ADMINISTRATIVE CENTER 301 N. 8TH P.O. BOX 998 GARDEN CITY, KS 67846-0998 620.276.1160 FAX 620.276.1169 www.garden-city.org City of Garden City Employee Handbook Index Acceptable Use Policy for Information Technology Systems ................................................................................. 118 Appeal and Grievance Procedure .......................................................................................................................... 111 Arrest or Incarceration .............................................................................................................................................. 84 Attendance ............................................................................................................................................................... 62 Benefits ..................................................................................................................................................................... 40 Bereavement Leave ................................................................................................................................................. 81 Break Policy............................................................................................................................................................ 108 Business Meals and Entertainment ........................................................................................................................ 101 Calculation of Hours for Pay..................................................................................................................................... 62 Civil Leave ................................................................................................................................................................ 85 Code of Ethics ............................................................................................................................................................ 5 Conduct – Behavior of Employees ........................................................................................................................... 90 Demotion .................................................................................................................................................................. 24 Distinguished Service Award .................................................................................................................................... 52 Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault, Trafficking and Stalking .................................................................................. 89 Dress Code............................................................................................................................................................. 124 Drugs, Narcotics and Alcohol ................................................................................................................................. 104 Electronic Communications Equipment ................................................................................................................. 117 Emergency Leave .................................................................................................................................................... 82 Employee Assistance Program ................................................................................................................................ 49 Employee Recognition ............................................................................................................................................. 51 Employee Transportation ....................................................................................................................................... 102 Employee Wellness Plan .......................................................................................................................................... 71 Employer – Employee Relations .............................................................................................................................. 10 Employment-At-Will .................................................................................................................................................. 12 Equal Employment Opportunity.................................................................................................................................. 9 Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) & Military Family Leave Act (MFLA) .......................................................... 73 Health Insurance Plans ............................................................................................................................................ 43 Holidays .................................................................................................................................................................... 67 Hours of Work .......................................................................................................................................................... 62 Identification Cards ................................................................................................................................................... 39 Injury Leave .............................................................................................................................................................. 83 Lactation ................................................................................................................................................................. 125 Leave of Absence ..................................................................................................................................................... 86 Medical / HIPAA Procedures .................................................................................................................................... 35 Military Service / Leave ............................................................................................................................................ 72 Mission Statement ...................................................................................................................................................... 8 Nepotism .................................................................................................................................................................. 16 Non Harassment Policy .......................................................................................................................................... 110 Non-Exempt Travel - Compensation ...................................................................................................................... 100 Organizational Values: Service, Community, and Performance ............................................................................... 8 Outside/Secondary Employment .............................................................................................................................. 29 Parent Teacher Conference Leave .......................................................................................................................... 87 Participation in Trade and Professional Associations .............................................................................................. 37 Pay Plan ................................................................................................................................................................... 17 Payroll Deductions ................................................................................................................................................... 54 Personal Days .......................................................................................................................................................... 66 Personal Finances of Employees ............................................................................................................................. 93 Personnel Records ..................................................................................................................................................