Common use of Disciplinary Practices Clause in Contracts

Disciplinary Practices. In order to provide a productive, caring environment consistent with Y values, the YMCA of Washington County does not tolerate misconduct. Some examples of misconduct include the following: • Discrimination in violation of our equal opportunity policy • Harassment • Child abuse, molestation, or indecent exposure; having unapproved off-hours contact with children in Y programs or other violations of its child abuse prevention policies • Mistreatment or neglect of members, guests, or participants • Failure or refusal to carry out assignments or to follow instructions as management requests • Falsification of records, for example, employment, accounting, or financial records • Failure to properly record time volunteered • Conviction of a crime, if job related; failure to notify the Y of a conviction or an arrest if required to do so • Theft or willful damage to Y property or to the property of others; the removal of property without permission from Y management • Dishonesty in any form • Abusive or profane language • Unsafe behavior, for example, fighting or threatening another person • Carrying or concealing weapons, devices, or objects that may be used as weapons • Reporting to your volunteer service or being under the influence of drugs or alcohol during your volunteer service or on Y premises or at Y program locations; possessing, distributing or manufacturing controlled substances • Inefficient or substandard performance of an assigned duty or responsibility • Absenteeism or tardiness in reporting to your volunteer service or returning from breaks; absence without proper notification to YMCA representative; or unexcused absence • Horseplay, unsafe or dangerous behavior, or unauthorized sleeping on the job • Use of Y equipment or facilities for personal gain • Violation of policies or of commonly accepted rules of responsible personal conduct • Conduct that does not support the purpose and values of the Y The above list is illustrative of the type of conduct that is not tolerated. This list is not all inclusive. Misconduct results in disciplinary action, up to and including termination of your volunteer service. Your volunteer service with YMCA of Washington County is at the mutual consent of the organization and the volunteer and either party may terminate that relationship at any time, with or without cause and with or without advance notice. The use of these disciplinary practices in no way alters the fact that your volunteering with the YMCA of Washington County is “at-will”. Volunteers may be issued a series of warnings in an attempt to correct misconduct prior to separation. This discipline process serves only as a guideline and the YMCA of Washington County reserves the right to skip any or all steps in the process at the sole discretion of management. Disciplinary action may include the following: • Volunteers will be verbally warned about in-appropriate or poor job performance (in a written form). • Volunteers will be issued a written warning in an attempt to correct in-appropriate or poor job performance. • Suspension with or without pay • Immediate termination Problem Solving Procedure When a group of people work and volunteer together, problems may arise. It is important to all of us that such problems are solved as quickly as possible. If have a problem or concern please communicate the issue to your YMCA representative or the CEO so that they make take the necessary steps to resolve the matter. Policy Against Harassment The YMCA of Washington County is committed to maintaining a work environment free of unlawful harassment. The YMCA of Washington County policy prohibits harassment based on sex (including sexual harassment, gender harassment and harassment due to pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions) and harassment based on race, religion, creed, color, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, age, sexual orientation or any other status protected by federal or state law or local ordinance or regulation. All such harassment is unlawful. The YMCA of Washington County’s policy applies to all persons involved in the organization (both employees and volunteers) and prohibits unlawful harassment by any volunteer/employee of the organization including supervisors and co-workers. This behavior is unacceptable in the workplace itself and in other work- related settings such as business trips and business-related social events. Smoking Because the Y is committed to healthy living, smoking, tobacco use and the use of electronic cigarettes are prohibited within all facilities of the YMCA of Washington County and the premises. Drug and Alcohol-Free Environment Volunteers of the YMCA of Washington County shall not unlawfully manufacture, distribute, dispense, sell, possess or use any alcohol, controlled substances or illegal drug:  On or in any YMCA of Washington County property, building or facility;  While performing work or services for the YMCA of Washington County;  On or in any YMCA of Washington County property, building or facility to which the employee, volunteer, contractor or subcontractor has been temporarily or permanently assigned; or  While performing work or services for the YMCA of Washington County, whether on or off YMCA of Washington County’s property. Email and Voicemail Usage The YMCA of Washington County’s email system is intended for business use. Volunteers use of the YMCA’s email for personal correspondence should not be abused. Social Media Policy The YMCA of Washington County recognizes the value of social media and other online communication tools for business purposes, such as connecting with members, staff, donors, and volunteers. In order to protect the YMCA of Washington County, all volunteers are expected to behave in a manner consistent with the Y’s values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility and to abide by this policy when using social media or other online communication tools for work or personal purposes. Many YMCA volunteers maintain individual pages on social media sites and/or use other online communication tools to connect and communicate for personal purposes. While the YMCA of Washington County does not mean to interfere with anyone’s private life, the YMCA also realizes that publicly observable communications, actions, or words are not private. Individuals’ online activities are accessible to the community at large; therefore, all of a YMCA of Washington County volunteer’s online activities must be consistent with the YMCA’s mission and values. Accordingly, the following guidelines must be followed by all volunteers when using social media or other online communication tools: The use of photos, video, or images of the YMCA of Washington County or its programs, members, or participants is prohibited. Use of the YMCA logo is prohibited. If a volunteer uses the YMCA name (including names of camps or other programs) in any such communication, they should be especially careful to support the Y’s image and mission while making it clear that they are speaking for themselves and not on behalf of the YMCA. Volunteers must also keep in mind that they may not post an endorsement of YMCA programs without disclosing their relationship with the YMCA of Washington County. Volunteers should recognize that they are personally responsible for the content they publish on social media sites. Volunteers may be subject to discipline for online commentary, content, or images that are defamatory, pornographic, harassing, or otherwise inappropriate. Examples of inappropriate content include, but are not limited to, references to or photos of alcohol or illegal substance use; disclosure of confidential information about other people; and posting false, disparaging, or inappropriate information about other people. When using social media, volunteers should keep in mind that other policies apply to its use, including, for example, the Y’s policies on confidentiality, preventing child abuse, and use of electronic communications systems. Volunteers who violate YMCA policies are subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination.

Disciplinary Practices. In order to provide a productive, caring environment consistent with Y values, the YMCA of Washington County does not tolerate misconduct. Some examples of misconduct include the following: • ▪ Discrimination in violation of our equal opportunity policy • Harassment • policy. ▪ Harassment. ▪ Child abuse, molestation, molestation or indecent exposure; having unapproved unapproved, off-hours contact with children in Y programs or other violations of its child abuse prevention policies • policies. ▪ Mistreatment or neglect of members, guests, or participants • participants. ▪ Failure or refusal to carry out assignments or to follow instructions as management requests • requests. ▪ Falsification of records, for example, employment, accounting, or financial records • records. ▪ Failure to properly record time volunteered • volunteered. ▪ Conviction of a crime, if job related; failure to notify the Y of a conviction or an arrest if required to do so • so. ▪ Theft or willful damage to Y property or to the property of others; the removal of property without permission from Y management • management. ▪ Dishonesty in any form • form. ▪ Abusive or profane language • language. ▪ Unsafe behavior, for example, fighting or threatening another person • person. ▪ Carrying or concealing weapons, devices, devices or objects that may be used as weapons • weapons. ▪ Reporting to your volunteer service or being under the influence of drugs or alcohol during your volunteer service or on Y premises or at Y program locations; possessing, distributing or manufacturing controlled substances • substances. ▪ Inefficient or substandard performance of an assigned duty or responsibility • responsibility. ▪ Absenteeism or tardiness in reporting to your volunteer service or returning from breaks; absence without proper notification to YMCA representative; or unexcused absence • absence. ▪ Horseplay, unsafe or dangerous behavior, behavior or unauthorized sleeping on the job • job. ▪ Use of Y equipment or facilities for personal gain • gain. ▪ Violation of policies or of commonly accepted rules of responsible personal conduct • conduct. ▪ Conduct that does not support the purpose and values of the Y Y. The above list is illustrative of the type of conduct that is not tolerated. This list is not all inclusive. Misconduct results in disciplinary action, up to and including termination of your volunteer service. Your volunteer service with YMCA of Washington County is at the mutual consent of the organization and the volunteer and either party may terminate that relationship at any time, with or without cause and with or without advance notice. The use of these disciplinary practices in no way alters the fact that your volunteering with the YMCA of Washington County is “at-will”. .” Volunteers may be issued a series of warnings in an attempt to correct misconduct prior to separation. This discipline process serves only as a guideline and the YMCA of Washington County reserves the right to skip any or all steps in the process at the sole discretion of management. Disciplinary action may include the following: • ▪ Volunteers will be verbally warned about in-appropriate inappropriate or poor job performance (in a written form). • ▪ Volunteers will be issued a written warning in an attempt to correct in-appropriate inappropriate or poor job performance. • ▪ Suspension with or without pay • pay. ▪ Immediate termination Problem Solving Procedure When a group of people work and volunteer together, problems may arise. It is important to all of us that such problems are solved as quickly as possible. If have a problem or concern please communicate the issue to your YMCA representative or the CEO so that they make take the necessary steps to resolve the matter. Policy Against Harassment The YMCA of Washington County is committed to maintaining a work environment free of unlawful harassment. The YMCA of Washington County policy prohibits harassment based on sex (including sexual harassment, gender harassment and harassment due to pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions) and harassment based on race, religion, creed, color, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, age, sexual orientation or any other status protected by federal or state law or local ordinance or regulation. All such harassment is unlawful. The YMCA of Washington County’s policy applies to all persons involved in the organization (both employees and volunteers) and prohibits unlawful harassment by any volunteer/employee of the organization including supervisors and co-workers. This behavior is unacceptable in the workplace itself and in other work- related settings such as business trips and business-related social events. Smoking Because the Y is committed to healthy living, smoking, tobacco use and the use of electronic cigarettes are prohibited within all facilities of the YMCA of Washington County and the premises. Drug and Alcohol-Free Environment Volunteers of the YMCA of Washington County shall not unlawfully manufacture, distribute, dispense, sell, possess or use any alcohol, controlled substances or illegal drug:  On or in any YMCA of Washington County property, building or facility;  While performing work or services for the YMCA of Washington County;  On or in any YMCA of Washington County property, building or facility to which the employee, volunteer, contractor or subcontractor has been temporarily or permanently assigned; or  While performing work or services for the YMCA of Washington County, whether on or off YMCA of Washington County’s property. Email and Voicemail Usage The YMCA of Washington County’s email system is intended for business use. Volunteers use of the YMCA’s email for personal correspondence should not be abused. Social Media Policy The YMCA of Washington County recognizes the value of social media and other online communication tools for business purposes, such as connecting with members, staff, donors, and volunteers. In order to protect the YMCA of Washington County, all volunteers are expected to behave in a manner consistent with the Y’s values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility and to abide by this policy when using social media or other online communication tools for work or personal purposes. Many YMCA volunteers maintain individual pages on social media sites and/or use other online communication tools to connect and communicate for personal purposes. While the YMCA of Washington County does not mean to interfere with anyone’s private life, the YMCA also realizes that publicly observable communications, actions, or words are not private. Individuals’ online activities are accessible to the community at large; therefore, all of a YMCA of Washington County volunteer’s online activities must be consistent with the YMCA’s mission and values. Accordingly, the following guidelines must be followed by all volunteers when using social media or other online communication tools: The use of photos, video, or images of the YMCA of Washington County or its programs, members, or participants is prohibited. Use of the YMCA logo is prohibited. If a volunteer uses the YMCA name (including names of camps or other programs) in any such communication, they should be especially careful to support the Y’s image and mission while making it clear that they are speaking for themselves and not on behalf of the YMCA. Volunteers must also keep in mind that they may not post an endorsement of YMCA programs without disclosing their relationship with the YMCA of Washington County. Volunteers should recognize that they are personally responsible for the content they publish on social media sites. Volunteers may be subject to discipline for online commentary, content, or images that are defamatory, pornographic, harassing, or otherwise inappropriate. Examples of inappropriate content include, but are not limited to, references to or photos of alcohol or illegal substance use; disclosure of confidential information about other people; and posting false, disparaging, or inappropriate information about other people. When using social media, volunteers should keep in mind that other policies apply to its use, including, for example, the Y’s policies on confidentiality, preventing child abuse, and use of electronic communications systems. Volunteers who violate YMCA policies are subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination.