Employee Handbook v.2025

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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