3.1 Conflicts of Interest
Gifts Employees cannot give or receive a gift or benefit of any kind when conducting business on behalf of SaskEnergy if it: (i) might be perceived to create an obligation on the part of the employee; (ii) might appear to improperly influence the employee in the performance of duties; or (iii) might give the perception a favour or special treatment is expected. In no situation shall an employee retain a gift that exceeds $200 in value. Where an employee receives a gift with a value in excess of $200, such tangible gifts become corporate property and will be submitted to the Company.
Business Hosting Employees may from time to time receive the benefit of activities in relation to the Company’s business purposes, or may act as a host to others in furtherance of the same. The only acceptable reasons for giving and receiving of entertainment are:
to build and reinforce relationships with other parties in pursuit of corporate business objectives; or
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• to offer or receive normal courtesy while doing business, including colleagues within the Corporation from other locations. Business hosting of any kind must not be given nor received by an employee or their immediate family where it might be perceived that an obligation is created or a favour is expected. Where the Company acts as a host all expenses must be reasonable. Reasonable business expenses incurred will be reimbursed in compliance with the Corporation's business expense guidelines. In the event an employee has been asked to participate in an event that will bestow a favour on them in excess of $500 in value, such participation must be pre-approved by the President and Chief Executive Officer, or by the Chair of the Board of Directors in the case of the President and Chief Executive Officer.
What You ShouldKnow
Business Hosting includes business meals and business-related social events (i.e, sporting events, theatre events and concerts).
What to Remember If there is any question as to the appropriateness of an employee keeping a particular prize or gift, contact either the Executive member responsible for Human Resources and/or Legal.
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