A.
The health and well-being of every employee is of
vital importance. Therefore, the Authority will strive to maintain
its facilities in as safe a manner as is reasonably possible.
B.
Employees are encouraged to immediately report to
their supervisor any condition which could lead to an accident or
is causing an unsafe situation.
C.
Employees are required to operate all equipment in
a safe and proper manner.
D.
Employees are issued personal safety equipment and
are required to utilize that equipment whenever the situation dictates.
Training will be provided in the proper use of all safety equipment.
A.
Regular attendance during all scheduled hours of work,
i.e., reporting for work on time and continuing to work until the
end of the work period, is expected of every employee. Unsatisfactory
attendance, including reporting late, leaving early or taking unauthorized
breaks during the work period is cause for disciplinary action, including
discharge.
B.
If you cannot report to work or if you are going to
be late, call your supervisor as much in advance as possible. State
why you will be late or absent and how long you expect to be absent.
Employees who are absent from work due to extreme
weather conditions will not be considered in violation of Authority
policy. You must, however, inform your supervisor as soon as possible
of your expected absence. Within that pay period you must indicate
to your supervisor one of the following alternatives:
A.
The Authority pays its employees biweekly. Each workweek
begins on Monday at 12:01 a.m. and ends the following Sunday at 12:00
midnight.
B.
Paychecks are distributed on the Wednesday following
the end of each two-week period. If a payday falls on a holiday, checks
will be distributed on the day before the holiday. No checks will
be issued in advance except when an employee is going on vacation.
Requests for vacation pay must be received by the deadline for the
last time card prior to going on vacation. Time cards (for the treatment
plant employees) must be completed and submitted to your supervisor
by 12:00 noon of the working day on the Monday before payday. Time
sheets (for Administration Building employees) should be completed
and submitted to the senior staff accountant by 12:00 noon of the
working day on the Monday before payday.
C.
The Authority is required by law to deduct certain
items from your pay. These deductions include but are not limited
to federal withholding tax, FICA, state income tax and local wage
tax. In addition to these deductions required by law, the Authority
does have certain fringe benefits whose cost is shared by the Authority
and the employee. If you voluntarily choose to participate in one
or more of these benefit programs, your share of the cost will be
deducted from your pay.
D.
Any questions concerning your paycheck should be brought
to the attention of your supervisor immediately. If any adjustments
in pay are necessary, these adjustments will be made in the next paycheck.
The following are examples of willful misconduct
which constitute a violation of Authority regulations and, if violated,
will be cause for discipline, including discharge.
A.
Discourteous behavior to the public.
B.
Willful refusal to carry out job duties or any reasonable
request of a supervisor.
C.
Deliberate or reckless action which causes actual
or potential injury or loss to the Authority, fellow employees, Authority
property or employee property.
D.
Disregard for safety regulations; failure to report
an on-the-job accident or injury.
E.
Falsification of records or disclosure of confidential
information.
F.
Misappropriation of Authority funds or other assets,
including borrowing Authority equipment without prior permission.
G.
Failure to notify supervisor when absent or late.
H.
Continual lateness for work or absenteeism.
I.
Failure to perform work in a satisfactory manner.
J.
Improper conduct or abusive language.
K.
Unauthorized purchasing.
L.
Misrepresentation during the hiring process.
M.
Use of or being under the influence of alcohol or
controlled substances during working hours.
