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CONSENT TO SEARCH
For the safety of employees and the workplace, the Company has a policy of
conducting searches as necessary of all employees on the premises of the
Company. As a result, the Company may conduct searches of an employeeÊs
personal effects and any vehicles they bring on the property. The term „personal
effects‰ means anything that is brought on the property by the employee.
Additionally, the Company reserves the right to search employee computers,
lockers, and desks without prior notice. The searches may be random and
unannounced.
All employees are subject to this policy; there are no exceptions.
Agreement and consent to this policy is a condition of employment. As a result,
acceptance of employment or continued employment is the employeeÊs
agreement and consent to this policy. In the event an employee refuses to comply
with a search request made by the appropriate Company personnel, the employee
will be subject to immediate termination and may be subject to detention until
appropriate law enforcement officials are able to review the situation.
SECURITY INSPECTIONS
The Company wishes to maintain a work environment that is free of illegal drugs,
alcohol, firearms, explosives, or other improper materials. To this end, the
Company prohibits the possession, transfer, sale, or use of such materials on its
premises. The Company requires the cooperation of all employees in
administering this policy.
Computers, e-mail, voice mail, desks, lockers, and other storage devices may be
provided for the convenience of employees, but remain the sole property of the
Company. Accordingly, they, as well as any articles found within them, can be
inspected by any agent or representative of the Company at any time, either with
or without prior notice.
The Company likewise wishes to discourage theft or unauthorized possession of
the property of employees, the Company, residents, and visitors. To facilitate
enforcement of this policy, the Company or its representative may inspect not
only desks and lockers, but also any packages or other belongings. Any employee
who wishes to avoid inspection of any articles or material should not bring such
items onto the CompanyÊs premises. By bringing any article or vehicle onto the
CompanyÊs premises, employees will be deemed to have consented to its search
or inspection.