Employee Handbook 2018

9. MERRITT NOTIFICATION

Official Merritt news and notices, and items of general interest to employees are sent to you in an appropriate manner. Where necessary, timely responses are required. It is the responsibility of each employee to read and act accordingly to any Merritt news or notices. Failure to do so may interfere with your eligibility to recover certain Merritt benefits.

10. SOLICITATION

Persons not employed by Merritt may not solicit or distribute literature in the workplace at any time for any purpose, unless authorized by a Team Leader of Merritt.

11. ATTENDANCE

Employees who are unable to report to work due to illness or injury should notify their Team Leader prior to the scheduled start of their workday. The Team Leader must also be contacted prior to each additional day of absence.

Failure to report absence within one working day may result in disciplinary action.

If an employee is absent for three or more consecutive days due to illness or injury, a physician’s statement may be required verifying the condition and its beginning and expected ending dates.

12. GENERAL POLICIES

Smoking: Smoking is not permitted at any time in any Merritt location or while at a client’s facility. Dress Code: Employees are expected to be neatly groomed and to dress in a manner that is consistent with their work assignment. Extreme or provocative clothing, hairstyles, jewelry, make-up or body adornment should be avoided. A Team Leader may request clothing appropriate for the position.

13. EMPLOYMENTREFERENCE CHECKS

Employees and former employees who desire a reference from Merritt should instruct the person who desires the reference information to submit the request for reference in writing to Merritt. Upon receipt of a written request, Merritt will respond in writing. Unless the employee provides authorization and waivers of liability satisfactory to

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