Vital Sign Home Care - Employee Handbook 2023

Table of Contents

Section 1 - Governing Principles Of Employment ........................................................ 5 1-1 Introduction ................................................................................................................... 5 1-2 Equal Employment Opportunity .............................................................................. 5 1-3 Pregnancy Accommodations ................................................................................... 6 1-4 Non-Harassment .......................................................................................................... 6 1-5 Drug-Free Workplace .................................................................................................. 9 1-6 Protect Against Violence At Work ........................................................................ 10 Section 2 - Operational Policies .............................................................................................. 12 2-1 Employee Classifications ........................................................................................ 12 2-3 Employee Service Credit ......................................................................................... 12 2-4 Your Employment Records ..................................................................................... 12 2-5 Working Hours And Schedule ............................................................................... 13 2-6 Remote Work (Office-based employees only) ................................................... 13 2-7 Timekeeping Procedures ........................................................................................ 16 2-8 Overtime ....................................................................................................................... 16 2-8 Travel Time For Non-Exempt Employees ........................................................... 17 2-9 Safe Harbor Policy For Exempt Employees ....................................................... 17 2-10 Your Paycheck ......................................................................................................... 18 2-11 Direct Deposit ........................................................................................................... 19 2-12 Salary Advances ...................................................................................................... 19 2-13 Record Retention .................................................................................................... 19 2-14 Employee Badge ...................................................................................................... 19 2.15 Licensing and Certification ................................................................................... 19 2.16 Report of Suspected Abuse, Neglect or Exploitation .................................... 20 Section 3 - Benefits .............................................................................................................. 21 3-1 Paid Holidays .............................................................................................................. 21 3-2 Paid Vacations (Office-based employees only) ................................................ 21 3-3 Paid Personal Days (Office-based employees only) ....................................... 22 3-4 Sick Days (Office Staff Only) .................................................................................. 22 3-5 Earned Sick And Safe Leave (Field-based employees) .................................. 23 3-6 Bereavement Leave (office-based employees only) ........................................ 24

Vital Sign Home Care - Employee Handbook January 2023

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