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STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURE
Personal Cell Phones & Electronic Communication Devices
Policy: All Food & Thought employees are expected to exercise discretion in using personal cell phones and other electronic communication devices. Using these devices during work hours, regardless of the device being used can interfere with employee productivity, safety and may be distracting and disrupting to our customers as well as other employees.
Procedure:
1. make personal calls during breaks and meal times.
2. In the case of emergency please have family or friends contact you through your supervisor or manager on duty.
3. The General Manager as well as Assistent Manager will review which employees will be permitted to use personal cell phones during business hours.
4. Employees are prohibited from using their cell phones in any illegal, illicit or offensive manner.
5. Improper use of cell phones may result in disciplinary action or may result in employee termination.
Cellular Phone Use while Operating a Vehicle
Employees whose job responsibilities include driving or equipment operation will refrain from using their phone/communication device while driving a Food and Thought vehicle or while driving any other vehicle (rented, leased, borrowed, or your own vehicle) while conducting Food and Thought business.
Procedure
1. Drivers shall comply with all federal, state, and local laws and regulations regarding the use of mobile technology devices including cell phones.
2. Answering any incoming or initiating outgoing calls and or texting are not allowed while driving.
3. Accidents incurred while the operator is using a cellular phone or other moble technology device may may be subject to disciplinary action.
4. Employees who are charged with traffic violations resulting from the use of their phone or other technology device while driving will be responsible for all financial liabilities including (fines associated with citations) that result from such actions.
5. Failure to follow this policy may result in disciplinary action, including and up to termination.
6. If using a phone or other technology device while driving in nesesary stop the vechile or equipment in an appropreat location and then proceed with use.
Outlet:
STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURE
Personal Cell Phones & Electronic Communication Devices
Food & Thought Supervisors and Managers Will:
1. Educate new employees on our Personal Cell Phones & Electronic Communication Devices policy
2. Follow up as necessary
3. Provide associates with appropriate contact information and guidelines for contacting you outside of your scheduled hours.
4. Observe and enforce regulations requiring proper use of phone or other technology device during scheduled shift
5. Adhere to disciplinary practices for employees in violation
As with any policy, management staff are expected to serve as role models for proper compliance with the provisions above and are encouraged to regularly remind employees of their responsibilities in complying with this policy.
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