Chapter 8: Other policies and information

• Team members must not come to work under the influence of alcohol or drugs, unless the drugs are prescribed by a doctor.  No alcohol or non-prescribed drugs are to be brought onto the premises.
• Team members must report to work in such a condition that they are able to perform their duties properly and safely.
• Deliberate or unreasonable wasting of time will not be tolerated.
• It is an offence for team members to use threatening, abusive or insulting actions or language likely to cause ill-will against any person or group, whether on the grounds of religion, colour, race, or ethnic origins, or age of the person or persons, or any other grounds.
• Sexual harassment will not be tolerated and disciplinary action will be taken if allegations of sexual harassment are substantiated. 
• Unauthorised removal or unauthorised possession of the firm's property or the property of another team member is not permitted.

The firm’s health and safety policies / procedures are mandatory and all team members have a responsibility to ensure their own safety, their colleague's safety, and the safety of all visitors to the premises. 

Our workplace is smoke-free, and no smoking will be permitted in indoor areas within the bounds of the property.  An indoor area means all offices, reception areas, luncheon, toilets, meeting room, storerooms, stairways and hallways.

Employment is subject to a trial period of 90 days during which time the team member's performance will be reviewed in weeks [4, 8, 12].  Refer to your Employment Agreement for full details.

The employer may terminate the trial period by providing [insert notice period] notice to the employee within the trial period.  Either party may terminate employment on not less than [length of notice period] notice in writing to the other party.

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