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About ICMA‑RC

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CHAPTER 1 Working together at ICMA‑RC

10

Guiding principles

10

Leading at ICMA‑RC

10

Code of ethics

14

Whistleblower policy

15

ICMA-RC confidentiality and the press

17

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY AND DIVERSITY

20

Disability and reasonable accommodation

21

Harassment-free work environment

24

Interactions with others

26

Use of ICMA‑RC property and funds

28

Minority and women vendors

29

CHAPTER 2 Administrative issues

30

Employment status

30

Work hours

32

Alternative work arrangements

34

Overtime

37

Paydays, time reports, and paychecks

39

Disclosure of employment information and references

41

Personnel records

42

Dress code

42

Telephones, voice mail and email

44

Travel policy

49

Solicitations and distribution of literature or non-ICMA‑RC marketing materials

49

Office celebrations

50

The Human Resources bulletin boards

50

CHAPTER 3 Health, safety, and worklife

51

Employee Assistance Program

51

Smoking

52

Emergency medical procedures

53

Substance abuse

54

Inclement weather and emergency situations

55

Building procedures and office safety

58

Ergonomic guidelines

62

Recycling

63

Safe driving tips

64

CHAPTER 4 Employment policies and procedures

65

Job descriptions

65

Recruitment

65

Nepotism

68

Promotions and transfers

69

Performance planning and assessment

69

Problem solving and formal appeals process

70

Leaving ICMA‑RC

72

CHAPTER 5 Compensation program

75

chapter 6 Paid leave and leave without pay

77

Vacation

77

Personal leave

78

Sick leave

78

Holidays

82

Family and medical leave

82

Parental leave policy

89

Voting leave

90

Bereavement leave

90

Jury duty

91

Military leave

92

Leave without pay and extended leave without pay

92

CHAPTER 7 Associate programs

93

Corporate learning

93

Professional memberships

94

Career celebration programs

95

Corporate committees, programs and publications

95

CHAPTER 8 Finra licensing

98

CHAPTER 9 Information security

99

Index

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