GSEM Employee Handbook 2022-2023

All employees are subject to company policies and procedures. The only exception to this is that during new employee’s introductory period, a formal corrective action or performance improvement process may be bypassed for performance-related issues that may result in employee dismissal. In no case is the completion of the Initial Employment Period a guarantee of continued employment or an implied employment agreement with the Council. For more information on “at-will”, refer to the Employment-At-Will policy on page 13. INJURIES AT WORK As required by law, all employees are covered by workers’ compensation insurance. If you are injured while working, you must report the incident to your manager and/or Human Resources within 24 hours of the occurrence. Even if you do not require medical attention, you must report the incident. In addition, you must complete an Incident Report Form (available on GSNET under Documents and Policies, Human Resources, Incident Report Form. For all emergency situations, such as a possible heart attack, uncontrollable bleeding, or unconsciousness, 911 should be called and the employee transported to the hospital by ambulance. For non-emergency situations, such as a fall and the employee sprains an ankle and is unable to drive, another employee may transport the individual. Arrangements for medical care must be made through Human Resources unless not available, then the employee’s manager. In the event the employee is not able to complete an incident report, it is the responsibility of the manager or HR to complete an incident report. See the “Emergency Action Plan” on GSNET. MOBILE DEVICES A mobile device is any electronic device used to remotely access the GSEM electronic systems, including email. This includes personally owned devices, or devices provided by GSEM for use by authorized staff. The following are examples of mobile devices: Smart Phones (i.e.: Android, iPhone); Tablets (i.e.: Xoom, iPad, Galaxy); Laptops; Notebook computers; etc. Staff is expected to: • Contact EPS Networks (Council’s outsourced IT service provider) (314.227.4700 or helpdesk@epsnetworks.com) for authorization prior to using any personal devices for GSEM business. • Keep mobile device in the staff member’s physical presence whenever possible and do not allow non-staff members to access the mobile device. • Never disclose their logon, password, passcode to anyone, including another staff member, or modify the device’s security configuration. However, employees can provide their login information to an authorized representative from EPS (Council’s outsourced IT service provider). • Make sure screens on mobile devices are not visible to others when in use Mobile devices must meet GSEM approved criteria to synchronize with Exchange, including: o The mobile device must be capable of being configured to meet the requirements of these policies. o The mobile device must be compatible with Microsoft Exchange. • Staff is to immediately report to EPS Networks (our outsourced IT service provider) (314.227.4700 or helpdesk@epsnetworks.com) if their mobile device is lost, stolen or sustains any unauthorized access. • Personally owned mobile devices (smartphones or tablets) will be purged of GSEM email if

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