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EMPLOYEE
CONDUCT AND STANDARDS
Intracoastal Transportation, Inc strives to provide a working environment
where employees are fairly treated, feel safe, and can work without unnecessary
distraction from other employees or from the outside. Intracoastal Transportation,
Inc expects employees to conduct themselves in accordance with high standards
of business conduct. Employees who do not comply with the expected standards
of conduct may be subject to disciplinary action up to and including termination
of employment. Based on the nature of the conduct, disciplinary action
may be initiated up to and including immediate termination of employment
with or without prior notice.
Engaging in any behavior that is unethical, dishonest, reckless, damaging
or disruptive to the conduct of business, or any other unacceptable act,
as determined by the company, is prohibited. Prohibited conduct may include,
but is not limited to:
Personal Conduct
1. Fighting or using obscene, abusive, threatening language or gestures
directed toward another individual, or engaging in conduct, even in
play, which may affect the safety of others while on Intracoastal Transportation,
Inc premises or during a Intracoastal Transportation, Inc-sponsored
or paid activity.
2. Harassment of any kind.
3. Removing or transferring Intracoastal Transportation, Inc property
without written authorization from the responsible manager where such
authorization is required.
4. Stealing or damaging the property of coworkers, clients, customers,
or Intracoastal Transportation, Inc.
5. Failing to maintain the confidentiality of confidential information
belonging to Intracoastal Transportation, Inc or its customers, clients
or partners.
6. Engaging in excessive or unauthorized personal use of Intracoastal
Transportation, Inc’s resources, including, but not limited to,
telephone, fax machines, copy machines, computers, e-mail, office supplies,
and Internet connections.
7. Running or managing a personal business during work hours or on Intracoastal
Transportation, Inc premises.
8. Being tardy or absent, failing to comply with absence call-in rules,
or being absent from work for three consecutive days without notifying
the immediate manager or the Human Resources Department.
Safety
1. Engaging in any safety violations that endanger the individual employee,
coworkers, clients or customers.
2. Failing to use safety devices provided or to adhere to safety regulations
and procedures including:
• Failing to wear company-provided safety equipment as a shield
against hazards.
• Smoking in an area not designated as a smoking area by Intracoastal
Transportation, Inc.
• Using equipment, machines or material without authorization.
• Using motor vehicles and/or vessels in an unsafe manner on Intracoastal
Transportation, Inc property or on Intracoastal Transportation, Inc
business
3. Performing any unsafe act on Intracoastal Transportation, Inc premises
(including parking lots) or while engaged in Intracoastal Transportation,
Inc-sponsored or paid activities.
Security
1. Unauthorized access, use or disclosure of: (i) confidential information
of Intracoastal Transportation, Inc; or (ii) confidential information
of third parties which Intracoastal Transportation, Inc is obligated
to protect; or (iii) confidential information of third parties, including,
but not limited to, former employers, which the employee has an obligation
to protect.
2. Unauthorized access to the e-mail or computer files of other employees.
3. Use of Intracoastal Transportation, Inc computer systems or access
to or use of the Internet through Intracoastal Transportation, Inc in
a manner which is illegal, unethical or disrupts or interferes with
the business operations of Intracoastal Transportation, Inc or third
parties.
4. Use of Intracoastal Transportation, Inc computer systems or access
to or use of the Internet through Intracoastal Transportation, Inc in
creating, receiving, sending or storing data that may reasonably be
considered to be offensive, defamatory, obscene or harassing.
5. Unauthorized access to or use of restricted areas at Intracoastal
Transportation, Inc.
6. Assisting anyone in 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5 above.
Solicitation and Posting
1. Soliciting or accepting gratuities from customers or clients in violation
of Intracoastal Transportation, Inc's gift policy as stated in Code
of Business Ethics.
2. Distributing pamphlets, leaflets, literature or any other communications
including e-mail on behalf of or against any social, political, religious,
fraternal or other organization at Intracoastal Transportation, Inc
during an employee's working time. Posting information on Intracoastal
Transportation, Inc bulletin boards or other Intracoastal Transportation,
Inc property without prior authorization by Human Resources.
The list presented in this policy statement, including the Code of
Business Ethics, is not all inclusive. Engaging in any behavior that is
unethical, dishonest, reckless, damaging or disruptive to the conduct
of business, or any other generally unacceptable behavior as determined
by the company may affect the status of your Intracoastal Transportation,
Inc employment and may result in discipline up to and including termination
of employment. The list of prohibited conduct, including but not limited
to personal conduct, safety, security and solicitation and posting, does
not alter the at-will nature of your employment. Either you or Intracoastal
Transportation, Inc can terminate the employment relationship without
cause or notice, without any reason, and in the absence of employee misconduct.
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