Code of Conduct: Integrity Standard - Work Environment

Policy

We are committed to maintaining a work environment where we treat each other with honesty, dignity, and respect. The diversity of employees is a tremendous asset. Valuing all employees as unique individuals leads to a more productive and fulfilling work environment. We value the diverse contributions of all people, regardless of their position, sexual orientation, family status, age, race, sex, disability, religion, or national origin.  All employment practices are based on ability and performance.  

All employees have the right to work in, and the Company is committed to, an environment free from harassment and discrimination, where privacy and dignity are respected and all are protected from offensive, obscene, or threatening behavior. The Company will not tolerate sexual advances, actions, comments, inappropriate physical contact or any other conduct that is intimidating or otherwise creates an offensive or hostile work environment.  

The Company often needs to acquire and retain personal information on individual employees for effective operation of our Company.  It is the policy of the Company to maintain the confidentiality of this information and to limit access to authorized persons who need the information for business or legal purposes.  

All employees have a right to, and the Company is committed to, a safe and healthy work environment which is also free from illegal drugs, violence, threats of violence, and the influence of alcohol.  The Company prohibits the use, sale, purchase, transfer, or possession of illegal or illicit drugs while on Company premises.  Similarly, the Company prohibits the unauthorized use, sale, purchase, transfer or possession of alcoholic beverages by employees on Company premises.

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