Employee Handbook 2020

15. 14B EMPLOYMENT APPLICATIONS

Merritt relies upon the accuracy of information provided in the employment application or resume, as well as the accuracy of other data provided throughout the hiring process and employment. Any misrepresentations, falsifications, or material omissions in the application form or in any of the information provided by the applicant of employee to Merritt, may result in Merritt’s exclusion of the individual from further consideration for employment or, if the person has been hired, immediate termination of employment. 16. 15B PERFORMANCE EVALUATIONS Team Leaders are strongly encouraged to discuss job performance and goals on an informal, day-to-day basis. Additional formal annual performance reviews may be conducted to provide both Team Leaders and employees the opportunity to discuss job tasks, identify and correct weaknesses, encourage and recognize strengths, and discuss positive, purposeful approaches for meeting goals. 17. 16B YOUR PAY CHECK Paydays: All employees are paid bi-weekly. Each payday will include earnings for all work performed through the end of the previous payroll period. Paycheck corrections: You should review your check carefully, when you receive it. If you believe any error has been made, or if you have any questions regarding the amount, you should contact Human Resources immediately. Deductions: Merritt makes deductions from your check as required by law and as authorized by you for contribution to Merritt benefit plans and other items permitted by the Company. Exempt Employee Salary Deductions: Subject to limited exceptions, if you are an exempt employee, you will receive your full salary for any workweek in which you perform any work, regardless of the number of days or hours worked. Exempt employees do not need to be paid for any workweek in which they perform no work. Circumstances in Which Merritt May Make Deductions from Pay of Exempt Employees: Deductions from an exempt employee’s pay are permissible when you are absent from work for one or more full days for personal reasons other than sickness or disability; consistent with Merritt’s policy, for absences of one or more full days due to sickness or disability if the deduction is made in accordance with a bona fide plan, policy or practice of providing compensation for salary lost due to illness; to offset amounts employees receive as jury or witness fees, or for military pay; or for unpaid disciplinary suspensions of one or more full

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