CAC Employee Handbook June 2024

Employee Conduct & Disciplinary Action

Restricted Use of Resources of the Practice

Computer and networking systems, including e-mail and the Internet, and all other resources and equipment of the practice are considered property of the practice, and use of these systems, networks, and equipment is limited to business purposes only, except as specifically set forth below. Infrequent and very limited use of the practice’s telephones for brief local calls or short local faxes normally is permitted so long as it does not interfere with the performance of an employee’s job duties, is consistent with all other policies of the practice, and is not disruptive or offensive to the practice or others. Use of all other resources of the practice, such as long-distance telephone services / faxes, postal and shipping services, copiers, vehicles, equipment, and/or office supplies and materials for any non-business purpose is generally not permitted, and may only be used with prior authorization by Dr. Beamer. During normal working hours, employees may occasionally wish to access the Internet for nonwork-related purposes, just as they might currently browse a newspaper or make occasional, short, non-work-related local telephone calls. The practice recognizes that employees have busy lives and sometimes long work days, and understands infrequent and limited personal use of the practice’s computers to access e-mail or the Internet for non-business purposes may occur. Such infrequent and limited nonbusiness use are generally permissible (subject to the restrictions below) so long as it does not interfere with performance of work duties, is consistent with all other business policies, is not disruptive to the business, and is not disruptive or potentially offensive to others. If an employee has any doubts about the meaning of infrequent and limited, he or she should consult Dr. Beamer. Community Animal Clinic reserves the right to block and/or monitor Internet access to any sites that the practice deems to be offensive or undesirable. In addition, employees found to be visiting sites that are not blocked, but that are subsequently found to be offensive are subject to review and possible disciplinary action. These offensive sites include, but are not limited to, Incidental Personal Use of Computer Systems, E-Mail & the Internet

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