SECTION 2: EMPLOYMENT GUIDELINES
Equal Employment Opportunity The VOP does not discriminate in any way or deprive any person of employment opportunities or otherwise adversely affect the status of any employee because of race, color, religion, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, and pregnancy-related conditions), national origin, age, disability, citizenship, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by law. In addition, the organization complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. This applies to all terms and conditions of employment including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation and training. Background Investigations The VOP performs a reference and background investigation which may include, but is not limited to, any of the following: prior employment, education, a credit check, a criminal records search, a driving history check, and status of driver’s license. Applicants or employees whose background checks reveal adverse information, or who are found to have falsified information by misrepresentation or falsification of facts on their application, are subject to discharge or non-selection for employment. Periodic updates of these background investigations may be performed at the discretion of the VOP, or as required by law. After Your Job Offer As a condition of continued employment, employees in safety sensitive positions (i.e. police officers, firefighters, etc.) are subject to random drug screens in accordance with the Drug Free Workplace Act. All required documentation pertaining to proof of identity and eligibility to work in the United States must be submitted at the time of hire and updated as required by law. It is your responsibility to keep this information current by notifying the Human Resources Department of any changes in your employment eligibility status.
Employment Classifications There are four classifications of employees:
Full Time Regular Employee – An employee who is regularly scheduled to work an average of 37.5 or more hours per week, on either a fixed or flexible schedule. Part Time Regular Employee – An employee who is regularly scheduled to work an average of at least 20 hours per week, but less than 37.5 hours per week, on either a fixed or flexible schedule. On Call, Seasonal, or Reserve Employee – An employee who does not have a regular schedule of hours per week, but works when needed and available as “supplemental staff”.
Village of Pinehurst Employee Handbook – Updated January 2025
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