APPENDIX F – EMPLOYEE HANDBOOK

NOTE: The charter ordinances included in this appendix are for informational purposes only. Each of them contains the substance as passed by the city governing body, but enacting clauses, publication clauses and signatures have been omitted. Complete copies of each ordinance as passed are on file in the office of the city clerk. Copies of charter ordinances also are on file with the secretary of state. Date of passage is shown in parentheses at the end of the text.

 


INTRODUCTION.. 1

Welcome and Purpose. 1

Established Policies. 1

At-Will Employment Statement 1

Diversity Policy. 2

EMPLOYMENT POLICIES. 3

Employment Termination Policy. 3

Equal Employment Opportunity. 4

Anti-discrimination Policy. 4

ADA Policy. 4

Employee Classification Policy. 5

I-9 Immigration Reform Policy. 5

Outside Employment Activities. 5

Meetings and Seminars. 6

Work Week. 6

Dress Code. 6

Nursing Mothers Policy. 6

Nepotism    7

Qualifications for Employment 7

Promotion. 7

WORKPLACE CONDUCT.. 8

Code of Ethics & Conflict of Interest 8

Disciplinary Action Policy. 10

Drug-Free Workplace Policy. 10

Drug and Alcohol Testing Policy. 11

Anti-Harassment Policy. 13

Sexual Harassment Policy. 14

Violence in the Workplace Policy. 14

Workplace Bullying Policy. 15

Standards of Conduct Policy. 16

General Safety. 17

Travel Policy. 17

Residency Policy. 17

Use of City Property. 17

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS. 18

Performance Evaluations. 18

Payroll Procedure. 18

Overtime Work. 19

Pay Docking. 20

Other Employee Benefits. 20

Time Card Regulations Policy. 21

TIME AWAY AND LEAVE BENEFITS. 22

Vacation  22

Sick Leave. 23

Request for Leave. 23

Maternity Leave. 24

Funeral Leave. 24

Leave Due to Work Related Injury. 24

Jury Duty Leave. 24

Holidays  25

Rest Breaks. 26

Military Leave Policy. 26

Religious Observances Policy. 26

Time Off to Vote Policy. 26

Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) 27

INFORMATION & OFFICE SECURITY.. 33

General Computer Usage Policy. 33

Confidential Information. 33

Telecommunications. 33

GENERAL PRACTICES. 35

Employee Personnel Files. 35

Attendance and Standard Working Hours Policy. 35

Background Check Policy. 35

Tobacco Use. 36

Online Social Networking Policy. 36

Safety Policy. 38