4.10 Workplace Violence Midwest Fastener Corp. believes that all employees are entitled to a safe, non-threatening workplace environment. The Company requires the assistance and cooperation of its employees to work towards its goal of a workplace free of violence. Midwest Fastener Corp. mandates a “zero tolerance for violence” environment and will make every effort to prevent violent and threatening incidents from occurring. Any form of violence may violate this policy. Violence includes, but is not limited to • Possession and/or use of firearms or other weapons that are inherently dangerous while on Company property or during the performance of Company business. • Threatening, abusive, insulting, profane, or obscene language or gestures toward supervision or others. • Assault or attempted assault, fighting, threats, coercion, or intimidation of a Company employee or other person while on Company property or during the performance of Company business. • Stalking. • Sabotage of property, facilities, or equipment belonging to the Company or located on Company property, regardless of ownership. • Job-related off-duty conduct of a violent or threatening nature; and, • Bomb threats or any other threats made directly, indirectly, through e-mail or voicemail, or by any other means to do any of the above. Any act of violence by an employee is a serious matter and will subject the employee to discipline up to and including termination. The Company cannot effectively prevent workplace violence without the assistance of its employees. Therefore, an employee who believes they have been subjected to or witnessed threatening or intimidating
behavior by a fellow employee, a customer, a family member, or someone else must immediately report such conduct to their supervisor, manager, or the Human Resources Department. Employees are under a duty to promptly report such behavior and will not be adversely affected in terms and conditions of employment or discriminated against or discharged because of a good-faith complaint. The Company will promptly and thoroughly investigate all reports of threats of violence or incidents of actual violence and of suspicious individuals or activities. The identity of the individual making a report will be protected as much as possible. The Company will not retaliate against employees making good faith reports of violence, threats, or suspicious individuals or activities. To maintain workplace safety and the integrity of its investigation, the Company may suspend employees suspected of workplace violence or threats of violence, either with or without pay, pending investigation. All violent acts as described above will be treated seriously and will be subject to appropriate disciplinary action up to and including termination. 4.11 Workplace Searches To protect Company property and to ensure the safety of all employees, the Company reserves the right to inspect and search any employee's office, desk, drawers, cabinets, files, locker, equipment, including computers, e-mail and voice mail, Company vehicles, and any area on Company premises. In this regard, it should be noted that all offices, desks, file drawers, cabinets, lockers, and other Company equipment and facilities are the property of the Company and are intended for business use. Employees should not expect privacy concerning items brought onto Company property and/or stored in Company facilities. Inspection may be conducted at any time, without notice, at the discretion of the Company.
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