New England Security Employee Handbook 2025

CORE POLICIES	6
1.0 WELCOME	6
1.1 A Welcome Policy	6
1.2 At-Will Employment	6
2.0 INTRODUCTORY LANGUAGE & POLICIES	7
2.1 About the Company	7
2.2 Ethics Code	7
2.3 Our Organization	8
2.4 Revisions to Handbook	8
3.0 HIRING & ORIENTATION POLICIES	8
3.1 Accommodations for Pregnant Employees	9
3.2 Coflicts of Interest	9
3.3 Disability Accommodation	9
3.4 Employment Authorization Verification	10
3.5 NonFraternization Policy	10
3.6 Job Descriptions	11
3.7 New Hires & Introductory Periods	11
3.8 Posting of Openings	12
3.9 Training Program	12
4.0 WAGE & HOUR POLICIES	12
4.1 Attendance	12
4.2 Direct Deposit	13
4.3 Employment Classifications	13
4.4 Introduction to Wage and Hour Policies	14
4.5 Paycheck Deductions	14
4.6 Posting of Work Schedules	15
4.7 Recording Time	15
4.8 Use of Employer Credit Cards	16
4.9 Workday/Workweek	16
5.0 PERFORMANCE, DISCIPLINE, LAYOFF, & TERMINIATION	16
5.1 Criminal Activity/Arrests	16
5.2 Disciplinary Process	16
5.3 Exit Interview	17
5.4 Open Door/Conflict Resolution Process	18
5.5 Outside Employment	18
5.6 Pay Raises	18
5.7 Performance Improvement	18
5.8 Post-Employment References	19
5.9 Promotions	19
5.10 Resignation Policy	19
5.11 Standards of Conduct	20
5.12 Workforce Reductions (Layoffs)	21
6.0 GENERAL POLICIES	21
6.1 Authorization for Use of Personal Vehicle	21
6.2 Computer Security and Copying of Software	21
6.3 Driving Record	22
6.4 Employer Sponsored Social Events	22
6.5 Employer-Provided Cell Phone/Mobile Devices	22
6.6 GPS Monitoring of Employer Vehicles	22
6.7 Incentive Programs	23
6.8 Nosolicitation/Nondistribution Policy	23
6.9 Off-Duty Use of Employer Property or Premises	24
6.10 Payroll Advances and Loans	24
6.12 Personal Cell Phone/Mobile Device Use	24
6.13 Personal Data Changes	25
6.14 Security	25
6.15 Social Media	25
6.16 Telecommuting	26
6.17 Telephone Use	27
6.18 Third Party Disclosures	27
6.19 Use of Company Technology	27
6.20 Use of Employer Vehicles	28
6.21 Workplace Privacy and Right to Inspect	29
7.0 BENEFITS	29
7.1 401(k) Plan	29
7.2 Breavement Leave	29
7.3 COBRA	30
7.4 Dental Insurance	30
7.5 Employee Assistance Program (EAP)	30
7.6 Employer-Sponsored Disability Benefits	30
7.7 Family and Medical Leave (FMLA)	31
7.8 Health Insurance	35
7.9 Holidays	35
7.10 Life Insurance	36
7.11 Military Leave (USERRA)	36
7.12 Paid Time Off (PTO)	36
7.13 Severance Pay	37
7.14 Sick Pay	37
7.15 Unemployment Compensation Insurance	39
7.16 Workers' Compensation Insurance	39
8.0 SAFETY AND LOSS PREVENTION	40
8.1 Drug and Alcohol Policy	40
8.2 Drug-Free Workplace	40
8.3 Face Masks in the Workplace	41
8.4 General Safety	42
8.5 Workplace Violence	42
9.0 TRADE SECRETS & INVENTIONS	43
9.1 Confidentiality and Nondisclosure of Trade Secrets	43
10.0 CUSTOMER RELATIONS	43
10.1 Customer, Client, and Visitor Relations	43
MASSACHUSETTS POLICIES	44
HIRING & ORIENTATION POLICIES	44
EEO Statement & Nonharrassment Policy	44
Pregnant Workers Fairness Act Notice	46
WAGE & HOUR POLICIES	46
Accommodations for Nursing Mothers	46
Meal and Rest Periods	46
Overtime	47
Pay Period	47
Reporting Time Pay	47
Travel Time Pay	47
Wage Disclosure Protection	48
GENERAL POLICIES	48
Access to Personnel and Medical Records Files	48
BENEFITS	49
Paid Family and Medical Leave	49
Crime Victim and Witness Leave	52
Domestic Violence Leave	53
Jury Duty Leave	53
Paid Sick Leave (Accrual Method)	53
Parental Leave	54
Small Necessities Leave	55
Voting Leave	55
NEW HAMPSHIRE POLICIES	56
HIRING & ORIENTATION POLICIES	56
EEO Statement and Nonharassment Policy	56
WAGE & HOUR POLICIES	58
Accommodations for Nursing Mothers	58
Meal and Rest Periods	58
Overtime	58
Pay Period	58
Reporting Time Pay	59
Travel Time Pay	59
GENERAL POLICIES	60
Access to Personnel and Medical Records Files	60
BENEFITS	60
Crime Victim Leave	60
Jury Duty Leave	60
Pregnancy Disibility Leave	61
Veterans Day Leave	61
Voting Leave	61
CLOSING STATEMENT	62

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