Employment Practices Handbook

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A CAMA Handbook on Employment Practices has been prepared and is available at no charge, to CAMA Members only.

To receive the full version handbook, please send your request to info@vending-cama.com or call Member Services 905-826-7695, 1-888-849-2262.

Section 1: Company History and Philosophy

History of “YOUR COMPANY”	Pg.2
People	Pg.2
Products	Pg.2
Customers	Pg.2
Competitors	Pg.2
Earnings and Growth	Pg.3
Citizenship	Pg.3
Communications	Pg.3
Equal Employment Opportunity	Pg.3
Sexual Harassment	Pg.4

Section 2: Company Procedure

Attendance	Pg.5
Communication Systems	Pg.5
A. Bulletin Boards	Pg.5
B. Mike-Radio	Pg.5
C. Telephone	Pg.5
Company Keys	Pg.5
Company Vehicles	Pg.6
Company Property and Equipment	Pg.6
Money and Merchandise Handling	Pg.6
Open Door Policy	Pg.7
Records and Reports	Pg.7
Safety and Sanitation	Pg.7
Solicitation, Distribution, and Loitering	Pg.8
A. Soliciting and Distributing	Pg.8
B. Loitering	Pg.8
Uniforms, Tools, and Equipment	Pg.8
A. Uniforms	Pg.8
i) Participation	Pg.8
ii) Financial Assistance	Pg.8
iii) Designated Suppliers	Pg.8
iv) Uniform Guidelines	Pg.8
v) Uniform is Company Policy	Pg.8
B. Trucks	Pg.9

Section 3: Employment Policies

Hiring Procedures	Pg.10
Job Opening and Advancement	Pg.10
Position Description	Pg.10
Renumeration	Pg.11
Salary Scales	Pg.11
Training Incentive Program	Pg.11
Reclassification	Pg.11
New Position	Pg.11
Expected Professional Standards	Pg.11
A. Confidentiality	Pg.11
B. Conduct	Pg.11
Hours	Pg.12
A. Route Persons	Pg.12
B. Office Personnel, Attendants, Service, Maintenance	Pg.12
C. Starting Time	Pg.12
D. Time Cards	Pg.12
Wages	Pg.13
General Wage levels	Pg.13
Individual Pay Increases	Pg.13
Merit and Time Increases	Pg.13
Special Pay	Pg.13
Pay Period	Pg.13
Payroll Deductions	Pg.13
Salary Increases	Pg.14
Payment of Salary	Pg.14
Overtime	Pg.14
Overtime Agreement	Pg.14
Layoffs and Recalls	Pg.14
Voluntary Resignation	Pg.15
Exit Interviews	Pg.15
Involuntary Terminations	Pg.15
Final Payment Procedures	Pg.15
Termination of Employment	Pg.15
Corrective Action	Pg.16
Conflict of Interest	Pg.18
Media/Public Relations	Pg.19
Smoking	Pg.19
Enforcement	Pg.19
Assistance for Smokers	Pg.19
Health Incentive Program	Pg.20
D. Repayment Clause	Pg.20
E. Employee Counseling	Pg.20
Employee Records	Pg.20
Outside Employment	Pg.21

Section 4: Employee Benefits

Vacations	Pg.22
Vacation Pay – Part Time Employees	Pg.23
Entitlement	Pg.23
Holidays	Pg.23
Religious Holidays	Pg.23
Leaves of Absence	Pg.23
Compassionate Leave after 5 years of Consecutive Service	Pg.23
Maternity and Parental Leave	Pg.24
Adoption Leave	Pg.24
“YOUR COMPANY” – Paternity Leave	Pg.24
Absence Due to Illness	Pg.24
Leave of Absence for Special Circumstances	Pg.25
Sick Child	Pg.25
Court Duty	Pg.25
Elections	Pg.26
Insurance	Pg.26
Eligibility	Pg.26
Part–Time	Pg.26
Casual	Pg.26
Benefits Participation	Pg.26
Pension and Profit-Sharing Plan	Pg.26
The Assisted Group RRSP Program	Pg.27
Overview	Pg.27
Eligibility	Pg.27
Contributions, Transfers, and Withdrawals	Pg.27
Group Program Authorized Investment Vehicles	Pg.27
Balanced Fund	Pg.28
RRSP “Top Up”	Pg.28
Important Considerations for RRSP “Top Up”	Pg.28
RRSP Spousal Plan	Pg.28
Administrative Procedures	Pg.28
Registered Retirement Savings Plan	Pg.28
Unemployment Compensation	Pg.28
Workers’ Compensation	Pg.28
Incentive Program	Pg.29
Learning Activities	Pg.29
Procedure	Pg.29
Application/payment	Pg.29
Registration	Pg.30
Taxable Benefit	Pg.30
Expenses	Pg.30
Accommodation	Pg.30
Automobiles	Pg.30
Employee Owned	Pg.30
Transportation	Pg.31
Meals	Pg.31
Out of Pocket Expenses	Pg.31
Special Travel	Pg.31
Moving Expenses	Pg.31
Recognition Of Parting & Retiring Long Service Employees	Pg.32
Service Recognition Awards	Pg.32
Security	Pg.32
Security of Personal & Other Small Items	Pg.32
Personal Mail, Photocopying and Long Distance Telephone Calls	Pg.32
Comments and Ideas	Pg.32
Flowers	Pg.33
Drinks, Snacks and Meals: Our Breaks	Pg.33