CAC Employee Handbook June 2024

Community Animal Clinic’s polices against sexual or other harassment applies fully to the voice message system, and any violation of those policies is grounds for disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment. Therefore, no voice message should be created, send or received if they contain intimidating, hostile or offensive material concerning race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability or any other classification protected by law.

Cellular Phone Use

The use of cellular phones, tablets and other electronic devices during work hours can be disruptive and appear unprofessional. For these reasons, cell phones, tablets and other electronic devices should be stored in an inconspicuous, secured location and not used during working hours. If kept on your person, cell phones must be turned off (or on “silent”) and not be referenced in the presence of clients or in treatment / exam rooms. This means use of cellular phones, tablets and other electronic devices (for calling, texting or others forms of electronic communication or access of the internet or applications) shall be restricted to non-working times (before or after one’s scheduled shift or during meal or break periods) and non-working locations (parking lot, for example). Social Media Use & Social Networking Acceptable Use Just as the Internet has changed our world forever, social media has changed the way people communicate. Community Animal Clinic views social media and networking sites as powerful tools to strengthen our brand. Social media can take many different forms, including Internet forums, blogs & microblogs, online profiles, wikis, podcasts, pictures & video, e-mail, instant messaging, music-sharing, and voice over IP, to name a few. Examples of social media applications include LinkedIn, Facebook, Wikipedia, Instagram, WhatsApp, Kik, YouTube, Twitter, Flickr, Second Life, Yahoo Groups, Wordpress, ZoomInfo – the list is nearly endless. When you are participating in social networking, you are representing yourselves personally and can appear to be representing Community Animal Clinic, as well. It is not our intent to restrict your ability to have an online presence or to mandate what you can or cannot say. We believe social media and networking are very valuable tools and continue to advocate the responsible involvement of all Community Animal Clinic employees in this space. While we Employees are reminded that use of cell phones while driving or fueling is unsafe.

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