EMP.17 - Employee Conduct / Ethics

EMP.17 - Employee Conduct / Ethics

Employee Conduct / Ethics

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To promote and preserve a safe, productive and pleasant work environment, ComForCare has established, in addition to our Code of Conduct; Fraud; False Claims policy and the other provisions set forth elsewhere in this Handbook, a list of behaviors that are considered inappropriate at the workplace. It should be noted that nothing contained in this provision or elsewhere in this Handbook alters the fact that the current employment relationship is terminable at will at any time, with or without cause, and with or without notice. The following list is not exhaustive, but is intended to provide examples of infractions for which you may be disciplined at the discretion of ComForCare, up to and including termination:

    ● Failure to be courteous and respectful to clients, client family members and visitors;

    ● Using abusive language, rudeness, threatening, aggressive arguing or fighting with clients, client family members, client visitors, other employees, supervisors, managers, and vendors;

    ● Interfering with other employees while they are in the performance of their job responsibilities;

    ● Falsifying or misrepresenting the reason(s) underlying an application for leave of absence, sick leave or other time-off from work;

    ● No call, no show;

    ● Organization of or engaging in any gambling activity during working hours;

    ● Falsification, misrepresentation, or misuse of any Company form or report, including employment applications and time records;

    ● Failure to follow a Supervisor’s directive for job duties relating to client care or services, including disregarding the Supervisor’s instructions or failing to perform work assignments;

    ● Intentional or repeated infractions of Company policies or procedures;

    ● Misrepresentation of job position;

    ● Unauthorized use or disclosure of any confidential Company information;

    ● Leaving a client unattended or without authorization;

    ● Unauthorized use or disclosure of any client information, including but not limited to, client data, financial information, strategy information, and protected health information;

    ● No personal use of cell phone during shifts;  

    ● Misuse or unauthorized removal of Company records, documents, or property from Company premises, including, but not limited to: copying or removal of any Company computer software, schedules, payroll data, financial documents, or client information;

    ● Damage to or misuse of Company property or the property of others;

    ● Unauthorized use of the telephone, copier, facsimile equipment, computer equipment, internet, stationary, residence/building security codes, Company-owned vehicles, equipment, postage meters, or Company-issued credit cards;

    ● Unauthorized or improper business expense and travel reimbursement claims;

    ● Visiting or socializing during work hours with co-workers, friends, family, members, relatives or any other person;

    ● Conducting personal business during working hours;

    ● Distribution or circulation of leaflets, pamphlets, circulars, cards or other literature during working hours or in work areas (working hours do not include break times or off-duty time and working areas do not include parking areas and other public outdoor areas);

    ● Failure to obtain prior authorization to post or remove materials from Company bulletin boards;

    ● Engaging in illegal or unethical activities;

    ● Working for or otherwise assisting a competitor in soliciting or otherwise interfering with the Company’s relationship with current clients or current employees;

    ● Possession of weapons, firearms, or ammunition on client or Company premises;

    ● Failing to maintain a clean and orderly workplace or failing to dispose of trash into the proper receptacles;

Failing to notify the Company's management of personal status changes including, by way of example and not limitation: any changes of name, residence address, residence telephone number, marriage or number of dependents.