Employee Handbook v.2025

EMPLOYEE HANDBOOK

TABLE OF CONTENTS Welcome ................................................................................................................................................................................................... 4 Note from CEO ......................................................................................................................................................................................... 4 About our Agency ................................................................................................................................................................................... 4 Purpose of Employee Handbook ........................................................................................................................................................... 5 Employment At-Will ................................................................................................................................................................................ 5 Commitment to Diversity ....................................................................................................................................................................... 6 Protection Against Retaliation ............................................................................................................................................................... 6 Employment Eligibility and Work Authorization ................................................................................................................................. 6 Sexual and Other Unlawful Harassment ............................................................................................................................................... 7 Disability Accommodation ..................................................................................................................................................................... 8 Religious Accommodation ..................................................................................................................................................................... 9 Employee Classifications ......................................................................................................................................................................... 9 Employee Eligibility and Work Authorization .................................................................................................................................... 10 Romantic and Family Relationships at Work ...................................................................................................................................... 10 Background Checks ............................................................................................................................................................................... 11 Current Employee Reference Checks .................................................................................................................................................. 11 Catalytic Coaching (Performance Mangement) ................................................................................................................................. 11 Total Rewards (Compensation) ............................................................................................................................................................ 12 Personal Data Changes ......................................................................................................................................................................... 13 Voluntary Open Door Policy ................................................................................................................................................................ 13 Standards of Conduct ........................................................................................................................................................................... 14 Reporting and Anti-Retaliation Policy ................................................................................................................................................ 15 Confidential CODAC Information ........................................................................................................................................................ 18 Personal Appearance (Dress Code) and Grooming ........................................................................................................................... 18 Attendance and Punctuality ................................................................................................................................................................. 19 Personal Electronic Devices .................................................................................................................................................................. 20 Personal Calls ......................................................................................................................................................................................... 21 Contact With the Media ........................................................................................................................................................................ 21 Social Media ........................................................................................................................................................................................... 21 Conflicts of Interest ............................................................................................................................................................................... 22 Outside Employment ............................................................................................................................................................................ 23 Donation Solicitation & Donor Privacy ............................................................................................................................................... 23

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Employee Handbook v. 05.2025 Page 2|50 Receipt of Contributions ....................................................................................................................................................................... 24 Time Off and Leaves of Absence ......................................................................................................................................................... 24 Holidays .................................................................................................................................................................................................. 25 Paid Sick Leave ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 25 Family and Medical Leave .................................................................................................................................................................... 26 Military Leave ......................................................................................................................................................................................... 27 Jury and Witness Duty Leave ............................................................................................................................................................... 29 Time Off to Vote (ARS 16-402) ............................................................................................................................................................ 30 Pay Practices ........................................................................................................................................................................................... 30 Work Schedules ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 30 Meal and Rest Breaks ............................................................................................................................................................................ 31 Lactation Accommodation ................................................................................................................................................................... 31 Timekeeping ........................................................................................................................................................................................... 32 Benefits Overview .................................................................................................................................................................................. 34 Same-Sex Marriages, Civil Unions and Domestic Partnerships ....................................................................................................... 34 Workers' Compensation ....................................................................................................................................................................... 35 Employee Assistance ProgramS ........................................................................................................................................................... 36 Tuition Assistance Programs ................................................................................................................................................................ 36 Workplace Violence ............................................................................................................................................................................... 36 Weapons in the Workplace .................................................................................................................................................................. 38 Workplace Bullying ................................................................................................................................................................................ 38 Smoke-Free Workplace (A.R.S. § 36-601.01) ...................................................................................................................................... 39 Emergency Evacuation .......................................................................................................................................................................... 39 Drug-Free Workplace ............................................................................................................................................................................ 40 CODAC's Right to Search ...................................................................................................................................................................... 41 Cameras and Video Surveillance ......................................................................................................................................................... 42 Electronic Resources ............................................................................................................................................................................. 42 Driving for CODAC Business ................................................................................................................................................................ 45 Inclement Weather/Office Closing ...................................................................................................................................................... 46 No Solicitation / Distribution of Literature ......................................................................................................................................... 46 Separation from Employment .............................................................................................................................................................. 47 KEY Contacts .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 48 REPORTING/COMPLAINT MECHANISMS ........................................................................................................................................... 49 CODAC COMPLIANCE & ETHICS HOTLINE ............................................................................................................................. 49

Office for Civil Rights ......................................................................................................................................................................... 49 Arizona Department of Public Safety .............................................................................................................................................. 49 Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) ................................................................................................................... 49 Retaliation ............................................................................................................................................................................................... 50 NOTES ...................................................................................................................................................................................................... 50

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WELCOME Welcome to CODAC Health, Recovery & Wellness, Inc. (CODAC). One of the keys to our success is hiring good employees. We have hired you because we believe you have the skills and the potential to help our agency succeed. We expect employees to perform the tasks assigned to them to the best of their abilities. We believe that hard work and commitment will not only benefit CODAC but will help give all of our employees a sense of pride and accomplishment. Our management team intends to provide employees with all of the support and the resources they will need to perform their job effectively. If, at any time, an employee needs assistance or guidance, the employee should not hesitate to ask any member of the management team. To ensure continued success, we feel it is important that all employees understand our policies and procedures. This Employee Handbook will familiarize employees with the various aspects of working with us. We encourage all employees to use the Handbook as a valuable resource for understanding our agency. Once again, welcome to CODAC . We are glad to have you with us.

NOTE FROM CEO

CODAC has always emphasized that outstanding people are the key to our success. Our strength and future growth depend on the contributions made by you and each person within our agency. We are glad to have you as a member of our team. We hope that your employment proves mutually satisfying. Every employee has an important role in our operations, and we value the abilities, experience and background that they bring with them. It is our employees who provide the services that our members and stakeholders

rely upon and enable us to grow and create new opportunities in the years to come.

ABOUT OUR AGENCY CODAC is one of Arizona’s oldest and most respected community providers of specialty care for mental illness, addiction and trauma. What began as a grassroots drug abuse prevention program has grown into a multi-faceted organization that provides services across the entire spectrum of behavioral health care. Through various service locations, employees and volunteers, CODAC now serves more than 15,000 individuals and families each year. CODAC is a nonprofit 501(C)(3) organization. We are here to help meet the mental health, substance abuse, trauma, primary care and general wellness goals in our community.

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PURPOSE OF EMPLOYEE HANDBOOK This Employee Handbook outlines the employment policies, procedures, and benefits of CODAC. These policies are a reflection of our organizational values and are designed to help you understand your role, our expectations, and the broader work environment at CODAC. We encourage all employees to read this handbook carefully and use it as a reference throughout your employment. Please note that this handbook is intended to provide general guidance and does not cover every possible situation or policy. CODAC reserves the right to revise, suspend, or eliminate any policies, procedures, benefits, or other content within this handbook at any time, with or without prior notice, in response to business needs or legal requirements. In cases where there is a conflict between this handbook and subsequently issued policies or directives, the most current and applicable version will take precedence. This handbook supersedes all previously issued handbooks and any inconsistent prior verbal or written policy statements. Except for the policy of at-will employment, CODAC may revise, delete, or add provisions to this handbook at its discretion, provided such changes are made in writing. No oral statements or representations may alter any provision of this handbook. While this handbook and other personnel documents are valuable resources, they do not constitute an express or implied contract guaranteeing continued employment. Employment with CODAC is at-will unless otherwise specified in a formal written agreement signed by an authorized officer of the organization. No supervisor or manager is authorized to enter into an employment agreement contrary to this policy. Please note that this handbook summarizes only key policies and does not include all CODAC policies and procedures. For questions or clarifications, employees are encouraged to speak with their supervisor, a member of management, or Human Resources. Nothing in this handbook is intended to violate any local, state, or federal law, or to interfere with employees' rights under the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA), including the right to engage in concerted activity regarding wages, hours, or working conditions. Additionally, nothing in this handbook prevents employees from making lawful disclosures to or communicating with any governmental authority regarding violations of law or regulation. EMPLOYMENT AT-WILL Employment with CODAC is at-will, unless state law provides otherwise. This means that employment may be terminated for any or no reason, with or without cause or notice at any time by the employee or by CODAC. Nothing in this Handbook or any oral statement will limit the right to terminate the at-will employment relationship. This at-will employment policy is the sole and entire agreement between the employee and CODAC as to the duration of employment and the circumstances under which employment may be terminated. No manager or supervisor has any authority to enter into a contract of employment - express or implied - that changes or alters the at-will employment relationship. Only the President/CEO of CODAC or its authorized representative has the authority to enter into an employment agreement that alters the at-will employment relationship, and any such agreement must be in writing and signed by the President/CEO of CODAC or its authorized representative.

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COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

CODAC is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with applicable law, we prohibit discrimination against any applicant or employee based on any legally-recognized basis, including, but not limited to: veteran status, uniformed servicemember status, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age (40 and over), pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, genetic information (including testing and characteristics) or any other consideration protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, in accordance with the Arizona Medical Marijuana Act, CODAC will not unlawfully discriminate against a person in hiring, terminating or imposing any term or condition of employment or otherwise penalize a person based on either: (1) the person's status as a marijuana cardholder; or (2) a registered qualifying employee's positive drug test for marijuana components or metabolites, unless the employee used, possessed or was impaired by marijuana on CODAC’s premises or during working hours. Our commitment to equal opportunity employment applies to all persons involved in our operations and prohibits unlawful discrimination by any employee, including supervisors and co-workers. PROTECTION AGAINST RETALIATION Retaliation is prohibited against any person by another employee or by CODAC for using this complaint procedure, reporting proscribed harassment, or for filing, testifying, assisting or participating in any manner in any investigation, proceeding or hearing conducted by a governmental enforcement agency. Prohibited retaliation includes, but is not limited to, termination, demotion, suspension, failure to hire or consider for hire, failure to give equal consideration in making employment decisions, failure to make employment recommendations impartially, adversely affecting working conditions or otherwise denying any employment benefit. Employees should report any retaliation prohibited by this policy to their supervisor, any management team member, Human Resources or the Compliance & Ethics Hotline. Any report of retaliatory conduct will be investigated in a thorough and objective manner. If a report of retaliation is substantiated, appropriate disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment, will be taken. EMPLOYMENT ELIGIBILITY AND WORK AUTHORIZATION CODAC participates in the Electronic Verification System (E-Verify) to electronically verify the work authorization of newly-hired employees. E-Verify is an internet-based program that compares information from an employee's Form I-9 to data contained in the federal records of the Social Security Administration and the Department of Homeland Security to confirm employment eligibility. CODAC does not use E-Verify to pre-screen job applicants. CODAC will not tolerate any form of discrimination or harassment prohibited by federal, state or local law, including discriminatory treatment based on an individual's national origin or citizenship status. Employees who believe they have been subject to discrimination or harassment, including during the Form I-9 and E Verify process, should immediately report the matter as further discussed in the policies regarding

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discrimination and harassment set forth in this handbook. CODAC prohibits retaliation against employees for making such complaints.

SEXUAL AND OTHER UNLAWFUL HARASSMENT CODAC is committed to providing a work environment that is free of illicit harassment. As a result, CODAC maintains a strict policy prohibiting sexual harassment and harassment against applicants and employees based on any legally-recognized basis, including, but not limited to: veteran status, uniformed servicemember status, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age (40 and over), pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, genetic information (including testing and characteristics) or any other consideration protected by federal, state or local law. All such harassment is prohibited. Our anti-harassment policy applies to all persons involved in our operations and prohibits harassing conduct by any employee of CODAC including nonsupervisory employees, supervisors and managers. This policy also protects employees from prohibited harassment by third parties, such as vendors, clients, or temporary or seasonal workers. If such harassment occurs on or related to the job by someone not employed by CODAC, policies and procedures should be followed. SEXUAL HARASSMENT DEFINED Sexual harassment includes unwanted sexual advances, requests for sexual favors or visual, verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature when:  Submission to such conduct is made a term or condition of employment; or  Submission to, or rejection of, such conduct is used as a basis for employment decisions affecting the individual; or  Such conduct has the purpose or effect of unreasonably interfering with an employee's work performance or creating an intimidating, hostile or offensive working environment. Sexual harassment also includes various forms of offensive behavior based on sex. The following is a partial list:  Unwanted sexual advances.  Offering employment benefits in exchange for sexual favors.  Making or threatening reprisals after a negative response to sexual advances.  Visual conduct: leering, making sexual gestures, displaying sexually suggestive objects or pictures, cartoons, posters, websites, emails or text messages.  Verbal conduct: making or using derogatory comments, epithets, slurs, sexually explicit jokes or comments about an employee's body or dress.  Verbal sexual advances or propositions.  Verbal abuse of a sexual nature, graphic verbal commentary about an individual's body, sexually degrading words to describe an individual, suggestive or obscene letters, notes or invitations.

 Physical conduct: touching, assault, impeding or blocking movements.  Retaliation for making reports or threatening to report sexual harassment. OTHER TYPES OF HARASSMENT

Harassment on the basis of any legally protected classification is prohibited, including harassment based on veteran status, uniformed servicemember status, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity

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age (40 and over), pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, genetic information (including testing and characteristics) or any other consideration protected by federal, state or local law. Prohibited harassment may include behavior similar to the illustrations above pertaining to sexual harassment. They include conduct such as:  Verbal conduct includes threats, epithets, derogatory comments or slurs based on an individual's protected classification;  Visual conduct includes derogatory posters, photography, cartoons, drawings or gestures based on protected classification; and  Physical conduct including assault, unwanted touching or blocking normal movement because of an individual's protected status. DISABILITY ACCOMMODATION To comply with applicable laws ensuring equal employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities, CODAC will make reasonable accommodations for the known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified individual with a disability who is an employee or applicant for employment unless undue hardship and/or a direct threat to the health and/or safety of the individual or others would result. Any employee who requires an accommodation in order to perform the essential functions of the job, enjoy an equal employment opportunity and/or obtain equal job benefits should contact AbsencePro via the internet at https://absencepro.absencemgmt.com/FMLAWeb/login/login.xhtml or via telephone 877.365.2666. Once the request has been reviewed by AbsencePro, Human Resources will communicate with the employee and engage in an interactive process to determine the nature of the issue and what, if any, reasonable accommodation may be appropriate. In some cases, this interactive process may be triggered without a request from the employee, such as when CODAC receives notice from its own observation or another source that a medical impairment may be impacting the employee's ability to perform their essential job functions. Employees who believe they need accommodation must specify, preferably in writing, what barriers or limitations prompted the request. CODAC via AbsencePro will evaluate information obtained from the employee, and possibly their health care provider or another appropriate health care provider, regarding any reported or apparent barriers or limitations and will then work with the employee to identify possible accommodation, if any, that will help to eliminate or otherwise address the barrier(s) or limitation(s). If an identified accommodation is reasonable and will not impose an undue hardship on CODAC and is not a direct threat to the health and/or safety of the individual or others, CODAC will generally make the accommodation, or it may propose another reasonable accommodation that may also be effective. Employees are required to cooperate with this process by providing all necessary documentation supporting the need for accommodation and be willing to consider alternative accommodation when applicable. CODAC will also consider requests for reasonable accommodation for medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth and lactation where supported by medical documentation and/or as required by applicable federal, state or local law.

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RELIGIOUS ACCOMMODATION CODAC will provide reasonable accommodation for employees' religious beliefs, observances and practices when a need for such accommodation is identified and reasonable accommodation is possible. A reasonable accommodation is one that eliminates the conflict between an employee's religious beliefs, observances or practices and the employee's job requirements, without causing undue hardship to CODAC. CODAC has developed an accommodation process to assist employees, management and Human Resources. Through this process, CODAC establishes a system of open communication between employees and CODAC to discuss conflicts between religion and work and to take action to provide reasonable accommodation for employees' needs. The intent of this process is to ensure a consistent approach when addressing religious accommodation requests. Any employee who perceives a conflict between job requirements and religious belief, observance or practice should bring the conflict and their request for accommodation to the attention of Human Resources to initiate the accommodation process. CODAC requests that accommodation requests be made in writing, and in the case of schedule adjustments, as far in advance as possible. GENERAL EMPLOYMENT PRACTICES EMPLOYEE CLASSIFICATIONS Employees of CODAC are classified as either exempt or nonexempt under federal and state wage and hour laws and are further classified for administrative purposes. The following designations are used throughout this Handbook. Questions regarding employee classification should be directed to Human Resources. EXEMPT EMPLOYEES Exempt employees are employees whose job assignments meet specific tests established by the federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and state law and who are exempt from minimum wage and overtime pay requirements. Exempt employees are compensated on a salary basis. Employees will be informed whether their status is exempt or nonexempt. NON-EXEMPT EMPLOYEES Nonexempt employees are employees whose job positions do not meet FLSA or applicable state exemption tests, and who are not exempt from minimum wage and overtime pay requirements. Nonexempt employees are eligible to receive overtime pay for hours worked in excess of 40 hours in a given week, or as otherwise required by applicable state law. Employees will be informed whether their status is exempt or nonexempt. FULL-TIME EMPLOYEES Full-time employees are those who are normally scheduled to work and who do work a schedule of 30 to 40 hours per week. Full-time employees are eligible for the employee benefits described in CODAC policy and are provided with benefits required by applicable law. PART-TIME EMPLOYEES Part-time employees are those who are normally scheduled to work and who do work fewer than 20 to 29 hours per week. Part-time employees may be assigned a work schedule in advance or may work on an as needed basis. Part-time employees are eligible for some, but not all employee benefits described in this Handbook and are provided with benefits required by applicable law.

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TEMPORARY, CONTRACT, ON-CALL (PRN) OR INTERMITTENT EMPLOYEES Temporary, Contract, On-Call (PRN) employees are those who are employed for short-term assignments. Temporary employees are generally hired to temporarily supplement the workforce or assist in the completion of a specific project. These temporary employment assignments are of limited duration. Temporary employees are not eligible for employee benefits, except as required by applicable law, and may be classified as exempt or nonexempt on the basis of job duties and compensation. EMPLOYEE ELIGIBILITY AND WORK AUTHORIZATION CODAC is committed to employing only individuals who are authorized to work CODAC in the United States and who comply with applicable immigration and employment law. As a condition of employment, every individual must complete Section 1 of the Form I-9 no later than the first day of employment and must present acceptable documents authorized by USCIS no later than the third day after starting employment with the Company. ROMANTIC AND FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS AT WORK CODAC will not take any adverse employment action against any employee for engaging in romantic relationships during nonworking hours away from agency premises. However, we will consider such relationships when they affect an employee's job performance, occur during working time, occur on CODAC premises or pose a danger of a conflict of interest. Romantic or sexual relationships with CODAC members or their relatives are prohibited. A familial or intimate relationship among employees can create an actual or at least potential or perceived conflict of interest in the employment setting, especially if one relative, spouse or partner of a relationship supervises another relative, spouse or partner. To avoid this problem, CODAC may refuse to hire or place a relative or other intimately associated individual in a position where the potential for favoritism or a conflict exists. If two employees marry, become related or enter into an intimate relationship, they may not remain in a reporting relationship or in positions where one individual may affect the compensation or other terms or conditions of employment of the other individual. In other cases where a conflict or the potential for a conflict arises, even if there is no supervisory relationship involved, the parties may be separated by reassignment or terminated from employment, at the discretion of CODAC. For the purposes of this policy, a "relative" is any person who is related by blood or marriage, or whose relationship with the employee is similar to that of persons who are related by blood or marriage (e.g., domestic partnership or civil union status). Individuals in a leadership or supervisory role may not engage in a romantic or intimate relationship with any employee who reports to them directly or indirectly, as such relationships can create real or perceived conflicts of interest and undermine organizational integrity.

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BACKGROUND CHECKS CODAC recognizes the importance of maintaining a safe, secure workplace with employees who are qualified, reliable, and nonviolent, and who do not present a risk of serious harm to their coworkers or others. To promote these concerns and interests, CODAC reserves the right to investigate an individual's prior employment history, personal references, and educational background, as well as other relevant information. Consistent with legal or contractual requirements, CODAC also reserves the right to obtain and to review an applicant's or an employee's criminal conviction record, motor vehicle records and related information, and to use such information when making employment decisions, but only to the extent permissible under applicable law. A pending criminal matter may be considered in appropriate circumstances for business-related reasons, consistent with applicable law. All background checks will be conducted in strict conformity with the federal Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA), applicable state fair credit reporting laws, and state and federal antidiscrimination and privacy laws. CODAC is an equal opportunity employer and will comply with applicable federal, state and local laws related to the use of background checks for employment purposes. CURRENT EMPLOYEE REFERENCE CHECKS So that CODAC can handle requests for job references in a consistent, fair and lawful manner, all requests for official job references on behalf of the agency should be forwarded to Human Resources. In response to job reference requests, CODAC will only confirm current or former employees' dates of employment and job title. If an employee or former employee submits written authorization, the agency will also provide information regarding salary or wage history. CATALYTIC COACHING (PERFORMANCE MANGEMENT) CODAC is committed to the engagement and development of its employees. Catalytic Coaching is the performance management model that encompasses the culture for performance management, employee engagement and professional/personal development.

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TOTAL REWARDS (COMPENSATION) CODAC values our employees and recognizes that our success is a direct result of employees’ hard work, dedication, and talent. To show our appreciation and to support your overall well-being, we offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package that encompasses compensation, benefits, and additional perks

designed to enhance your work and life. CODAC contracts with an external firm at a minimum every three years to conduct a compensation market study and the firm establishes the pay ranges by position. The following criteria are considered for the establishment of CODAC Ranges (this is not an inclusive list):  CODAC is a not-for-profit agency o Location: Tucson o Industry: Healthcare, Behavioral Health (Integrated Healthcare) o Number of full-time employees  Overall Annual Gross Revenue  Position essential duties and responsibilities (i.e. job functions not titles)

 State minimum wage requirements  Fair Labor Standards Act requirements  Compensation study uses current nationally recognized survey sources including but not limited to: o Arizona Council of Human Service Providers Salary and Benefits Survey o CompAnalyst Market Data o Economic Research Institute Salary Assessor o MHCA Behavioral Healthcare C-Suite Compensation Report o National Association of Community Health Centers o The Non-Profit Times Nonprofit Organizations Salary Report New Hire: Newly hired personnel are offered a wage based on the established range and their years of relevant experience, level of education and license, etc., if applicable for the position. Annual Wage Increases: All overall decisions are based on CODAC achieving financial targets, which are defined by the Board of Directors approved annual budget. Market Adjustment (tri-year or ad hoc): Based on the tri-annual compensation study recommendations and CODAC’s financial success, market adjustments may be processed for positions that have a significant shift in the market, as part of the upcoming budgeting process. Incentive(s)/Bonus: Based on the financial success of the organization, CODAC may award incentive/bonus payments.

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PERSONAL DATA CHANGES To better assist employees and/or their families in the event of personal emergencies, CODAC needs to maintain up-to-date contact information. Maintaining accurate information in our files is also important for recordkeeping, payroll and benefits-related purposes. Changes in name, address, email, telephone number, marital status, number of dependents, next of kin and/or beneficiaries should be entered by employees in Paycom, CODAC’s Human Resources Information System (HRIS). VOLUNTARY OPEN DOOR POLICY We recognize that employees may have suggestions for improving our workplace, as well as complaints about the workplace. The most satisfactory solution to a job-related problem or concern is usually reached through a prompt discussion with an employee's supervisor. Employees should feel free to contact their supervisor with any suggestions and/or complaints. If employees do not feel comfortable contacting their supervisor or are not satisfied with their supervisor's response, they should contact Human Resources, any member of leadership, or the Compliance & Ethics Hotline . While we provide employees with this opportunity to communicate their views, please understand that not every complaint can be resolved to the employee's satisfaction. Even so, we believe that open communication is essential to a successful work environment and all employees should feel free to raise issues of concern without fear of reprisal. Employees are encouraged—but not required—to communicate concerns to CODAC Leadership and/or the Director of Employee Relations if they believe their working conditions are becoming intolerable and may lead them to resign. However, under Arizona law (A.R.S. § 23-1502), an employee who believes that working conditions are so intolerable that they constitute a constructive discharge (i.e., conditions that would compel a reasonable employee to resign) must provide written notice to the employer if the employee wishes to preserve the right to file a legal claim for constructive discharge. To preserve this right:  The employee must provide written notice to CODAC describing the specific working conditions believed to be intolerable.  After providing notice, the employee must allow 15 calendar days for CODAC to respond and attempt to remedy the situation before resigning.  Depending on the circumstances, an employee may be eligible for a paid or unpaid leave of absence of up to 15 calendar days during this period. Failure to provide this notice and waiting period may forfeit the employee’s ability to later bring a claim alleging that they were forced to resign due to intolerable working conditions. Such concerns should be reported to Human Resources or the Compliance & Ethics Hotline .

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WORKPLACE CONDUCT STANDARDS OF CONDUCT

To assure safety, security and provide the best possible work environment, CODAC expects employees to follow basic, common-sense rules of conduct that will protect everyone's interests and safety. It is not possible to list all forms of behavior that are considered unacceptable in the workplace, but the following are examples of infractions that may result in disciplinary action, including suspension, demotion or termination of employment:  Falsification of employment records, employment information or other records.  Recording the work time of another employee, allowing any employee to record another employee's work time, or allowing falsification of any timecard, whether yours or another employee’s.  Theft or the deliberate or careless damage of any agency property or the property of any employee or member.  Use of agency materials, supplies, tools or products for personal reasons without advanced permission from management.  Abuse of the agency's electronic resources, including sending personal emails during working time or in a manner that interferes with the employee's work performance.  Possessing, distributing, selling, transferring or using or being under the influence of alcohol or illegal drugs in the workplace.  Provoking a physical fight or engaging in physical fighting during working hours or on premises owned or occupied by CODAC.  Carrying firearms, weapons or dangerous substances at any time, on premises owned or occupied by CODAC, unless state law provides otherwise. Arizona law permits an employee the right to maintain a lawfully possessed firearm in a locked vehicle in the employer's parking lot. Employees will be permitted to maintain a firearm in their own locked vehicle in compliance with the law. Under those circumstances, employees are strictly prohibited from removing the firearm from their vehicle or carrying it on their person or into a building.  Using abusive, violent, threatening or vulgar language at any time during working hours or while on premises owned or occupied by CODAC.  Absence of three (3) consecutive scheduled workdays without prior notice.  Failing to obtain permission to leave work during normal working hours.  Failing to observe working schedules, including meal and rest breaks.  Abusing or misusing paid time off and/or paid sick leave.  Failing to provide a certificate from a health care provider when requested or required to do so in accordance with applicable law.  Working overtime without authorization or refusing to work assigned hours.  Violating any safety, health or security policy, rule or procedure.  Committing a fraudulent act or intentional breach of trust under any circumstances. Although employment may be terminated at-will by either the employee or CODAC at any time, without following any formal system of discipline or warning, we may exercise discretion to utilize forms of discipline

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that are less severe than termination. Examples of less severe forms of discipline include verbal warnings, written warnings, performance improvement plans, demotions and suspensions. Although one or more of these forms of discipline may be taken, no formal order or procedures are necessary. CODAC reserves the right to determine which type of disciplinary action to issue in response to any type of performance issue or rule violation. This statement of prohibited conduct does not alter or limit the policy of at-will employment. Either the employee or CODAC may terminate the employment relationship at any time for any reason, with or without cause, and with or without notice. As previously set forth in this Employee Handbook, only the President/CEO of CODAC or its authorized representative has the authority to enter into an employment agreement that alters the at-will employment relationship, and any such agreement must be in writing and signed by the President/CEO of the CODAC or its authorized representative. Choosing to speak up about workplace concerns helps build a healthy, ethical, and compliant agency and is part of our culture. To promote that culture, CODAC encourages employees to speak up and raise questions and concerns promptly about any situation that may violate our Code of Conduct, our core values or our policies. At CODAC, our people are our most valuable asset. It benefits all of us if we raise our concerns so CODAC may consider them carefully and address them properly. FOLLOW CODAC'S COMMITMENT TO OUR CODE AND THE LAW CODAC is deeply committed to promoting a culture of ethical conduct and compliance with:  Our Code, Core Values, and policies.  The laws, rules, and regulations that govern our business operations; and  Best practices in accounting, auditing and financial reporting matters. We expect all of our employees, officers, directors, and agents to follow this commitment in all aspects of their work. RAISE HONEST GOOD FAITH QUESTIONS AND CONCERNS ABOUT CONDUCT THAT MAY VIOLATE OUR CODE OF CONDUCT Consistent with our commitment to ethics, compliance, and the law, we welcome your good faith questions and concerns about any conduct you believe may violate our Code of Conduct, especially conduct that may be illegal, fraudulent, unethical or retaliatory. For purposes of this policy, and because our Code of Conduct captures standards of ethics and compliance at a broad level, references to our "Code of Conduct" should be read to encompass all of our obligations to perform our jobs in a manner that is consistent with CODAC's policies and procedures, as well as applicable laws. We promote an environment that fosters honest, good faith communications about matters of conduct related to our business activities, whether that conduct occurs within CODAC, involves one of CODAC’s contractors, suppliers, consultants, or clients, or involves any other party with a business relationship to CODAC. REPORTING AND ANTI-RETALIATION POLICY WE ENCOURAGE A SPEAK UP CULTURE

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Other parts of this handbook address the confidentiality of CODAC’s trade secrets and other proprietary information. Employees should note that in raising any questions or concerns they may have about potentially illegal conduct, pursuant to the 2016 Defend Trade Secrets Act (DTSA):  No individual will be held criminally or civilly liable under federal or state trade secret law for disclosure of a trade secret (as defined in the Economic Espionage Act) that is: o Made in confidence to a federal, state, or local government official, either directly or indirectly, or to an attorney, and made solely for the purpose of reporting or investigating a suspected violation of law; or o Made in a complaint or other document filed in a lawsuit or other proceeding, if such filing is made under seal so that it is not made public; and  An individual who pursues a lawsuit for retaliation by an employer for reporting a suspected violation of the law may disclose the trade secret to the attorney of the individual and use the trade secret information in the court proceeding, if the individual files any document containing the trade secret under seal, and does not disclose the trade secret, except as permitted by court order. CODAC DOES NOT TOLERATE RETALIATION Coming forward with questions or concerns may sometimes feel like a difficult decision, but we are committed to fostering an environment that does not deter individuals from speaking up when they observe conduct that may violate our Code of Conduct. For that reason, CODAC will not tolerate retaliation of any kind because an employee in good faith raises a question or concern about a violation or suspected violation of our Code of Conduct, our policies, or the laws and regulations under which we do business, or because the employee participates in or cooperates with an investigation of such concerns. Retaliation is any conduct that would reasonably dissuade an employee from raising, reporting or communicating about good faith concerns through our internal reporting channels or with any governmental authority or from participating in or cooperating with an investigation or legal proceeding raising such concerns. Retaliation may occur through conduct or written communication and may take many forms, including actual or implied threats, verbal or nonverbal behaviors, changes to the terms or conditions of employment, coercion, bullying, intimidation, or deliberate exclusionary behaviors. The following are examples of potential retaliation the agency prohibits:  Adverse employment action affecting an employee's salary or compensation.  Demotion, suspension, or termination of employment.  Taking away opportunities for advancement.  Excluding an employee from important meetings.  Threatening an employee who has made a report.  Directing an employee who has made a report not to report to outside regulators.  Deliberately rude or hostile behaviors or speech.  Creating or allowing the creation of a work atmosphere that is hostile toward an employee who has reported a concern. CODAC is committed to adhering to all applicable laws protecting our employees against unlawful retaliation or discrimination as a result of their raising good faith questions or concerns. If you are ever aware of an instance or threat of retaliation, please immediately report it.

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