Transcription of IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THIS HANDBOOK
1 Flexible Employee HANDBOOK , Version (January 2021) Page 1 IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT this HANDBOOK Covered Employees. this Flexible Employee HANDBOOK of Spherion Staffing, LLC, ( Spherion or the Company ) applies to external, billable employees ( Flexible Employee ). It does not apply to internal, associate employees of Spherion ( Colleagues ). No Employment Contract. this FLEXIBLE EMPLOYEE HANDBOOK IS NOT AN EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT AND ONLY STATES THE POLICIES IN EFFECT ON THE DATE OF ITS PUBLICATION. NOTHING CONTAINED IN this FLEXIBLE EMPLOYEE HANDBOOK IS INTENDED TO EXPRESS OR IMPLY ANY CONTRACTUAL OBLIGATION BY THE COMPANY TO CONTINUE THE EMPLOYMENT RELATIONSHIP OR TO FOLLOW ANY STATED PROCEDURE OR POLICY WITH RESPECT TO YOUR EMPLOYMENT.
2 It should be used as a reference whenever you have questions ABOUT your employment with the Company. Although not exhaustive, it does contain most of what you may want to know ABOUT working for the Company. With the exception of the at-will employment policy, the policies described in this Flexible Employee HANDBOOK may be modified or discontinued at the sole discretion of the Company, with or without cause or notice, at any time. At-Will Employment. We hope that your employment with the Company will be mutually beneficial.
3 You should know, however, that your employment is at-will and not for any prescribed term, meaning that either you or the Company may terminate the employment relationship, with or without cause, at any time, with or without prior notice, for any reason (except those reasons prohibited by law). No representative of the Company, other than the Chief Executive Officer, a Group President or the Chief Human Resources Officer, has the authority to enter into any agreement for a specified period of time or to make any agreement contrary to the foregoing.
4 Any such agreement must be by a written agreement, and signed by you and one of the individuals noted above. Accordingly, you should not view any documentation you may receive regarding the anticipated duration of a client assignment as a guarantee of employment for that period. As an at-will employee, the Company may modify your job title, compensation, duties, location of work, hours, schedules and other terms/conditions of employment at any time and at its sole discretion. Version Control. To the extent inconsistent, this Flexible Employee HANDBOOK replaces any previous manual, HANDBOOK , understanding, practice, representation or policy concerning the subject matters in this Flexible Employee HANDBOOK .
5 If you use a printed copy rather than an electronic version, please confirm that your copy is the latest version. An updated copy of the Flexible Employee HANDBOOK is available online via Spherion NetWORK Self Service portal Conflicts with Applicable Law. Since the Company operates in multiple states, state or local laws may require certain policies to differ from those listed in this Flexible Employee HANDBOOK . If there is a conflict between a policy in this Flexible Employee HANDBOOK and applicable law, then the applicable law generally will govern.
6 However, if a conflict exists and the policy exceeds the requirements of the applicable law and provides a more favorable and/or generous result to the Flexible Employee than the applicable law, the policy generally will govern to the extent permitted by law. Concerted Activity. Nothing in this Flexible Employee HANDBOOK should be construed to interfere with, restrain, or prevent employee communications regarding wages, benefits, hours, or other terms and conditions of employment. The Company s Flexible Employees have the right to engage in or refrain from all such activities.
7 Questions. Please contact your Company Representative or Employee Relations if you have any questions ABOUT the policies described in this Flexible Employee HANDBOOK or any concerns related to your employment. Flexible Employee HANDBOOK , Version (January 2021) Page 2 2021 Spherion North America, Inc. Table of Contents IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT this HANDBOOK .. 1 SECTION 1: OVERVIEW .. 6 YOUR EMPLOYMENT WITH THE COMPANY .. 6 WE RE HERE FOR YOU .. 6 SECTION 2: GENERAL INFORMATION .. 7 OUR MISSION AND CORE VALUES.
8 7 THE COMPANY S BUSINESS PRINCIPLES .. 8 MISCONDUCT REPORTING PROCEDURE .. 9 OPEN DOOR POLICY .. 9 EMPLOYEE INFORMATION .. 10 SECTION 3: EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY .. 10 COMMITMENT TO EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY .. 11 WORKPLACE HARASSMENT .. 11 REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION .. 11 PROTECTION AGAINST RETALIATION .. 12 COMPLAINT AND INVESTIGATION PROCEDURES .. 12 AFFIRMATIVE ACTION PROGRAM .. 13 SECTION 4: COMPENSATION AND WORKING HOURS .. 13 METHODS OF PAYMENT AND PAYDAY .. 13 PAY ERRORS .. 13 OVERTIME AND EXEMPTION FROM OVERTIME.
9 14 MEAL AND REST PERIODS .. 14 TIME ENTRY REQUIREMENTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES .. 14 TIME REPORTING PROCEDURES .. 15 SECTION 5: PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT AND EMPLOYEE CONDUCT .. 16 PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT .. 16 RULES OF CONDUCT .. 16 Flexible Employee HANDBOOK , Version (January 2021) Page 3 ABUSIVE CONDUCT AND ANTI-BULLYING POLICY .. 17 ATTENDANCE .. 18 BUSINESS APPROPRIATE DRESS .. 19 SOLICITATION AND DISTRIBUTION .. 19 MEDIA AND SOCIAL NETWORKING POLICIES .. 19 SECTION 6: SAFETY AND WORK SITES.
10 20 OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH .. 20 SAFETY AND SECURITY CONSIDERATIONS .. 21 VIOLENCE-FREE WORKPLACE .. 21 DRUG AND ALCOHOL POLICY .. 21 SECTION 7: ADDITIONAL POLICIES .. 26 BACKGROUND CHECKS .. 26 EMPLOYMENT OF MINORS .. 27 SUPPORT OF NURSING MOTHERS .. 27 SECTION 8: LEAVES OF ABSENCE .. 27 FAMILY AND MEDICAL LEAVE ACT (FMLA) POLICY AND PROCEDURES .. 28 DISABILITY COVERAGE .. 34 MILITARY LEAVE .. 35 REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS FOLLOWING LEAVE & ADDITIONAL AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA) CONSIDERATIONS.