Security Professionals All Locations Nationally

EMPLOYEE HANDBOOK

Security Professionals All Locations Nationally

(Excluding Employees in California, Canada, Puerto Rico and US Virgin Islands)

December 1, 2016

TABLE OF CONTENTS

A MESSAGE FROM THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER...................................6

FOREWORD ......................................................................................................... 7

Applicability ....................................................................................................................... 8 Property of Allied Universal ............................................................................................... 8

I. INTRODUCTION..............................................................................................9

The Importance and Purpose of Your Job as a Security Professional ............................... 9 You're Part of Our Team.................................................................................................... 9 Our Mission Statement ...................................................................................................... 9 At-Will Employment Relationship....................................................................................... 9

II. WHAT IS EXPECTED OF YOU..................................................................11

Our Philosophy ................................................................................................................ 11 Your First Assignment ..................................................................................................... 11 Reporting for Duty ........................................................................................................... 11 While on Duty - Standards of Conduct............................................................................. 11

Responsibilities of an Allied Universal Security Professional.....................................................12 Maintaining Confidentiality .........................................................................................................13 Attendance and Reporting Absences.........................................................................................15 Work Rules and Standards of Conduct......................................................................................17 Disciplinary Process...................................................................................................................20 Personal Appearance ................................................................................................................20 Uniforms ....................................................................................................................................22 No Fraternization and No Nepotism...........................................................................................24 Smoking/Vaping/Tobacco Use...................................................................................................25 Personal Use of Company or Customer Property......................................................................25 Use of Personal Devices............................................................................................................25 Outside Activities .......................................................................................................................26 Arrests While Employed With Allied Universal...........................................................................26 Going off Duty ? End of Shift Responsibilities............................................................................26

III. GENERAL POLICIES AND PRACTICES ..................................................28

Equal Opportunity Employer............................................................................................ 28 Freedom From Discrimination, Harassment (Including Sexual Harassment) and Hostile Work Environment ........................................................................................................... 28

Reporting Procedure..................................................................................................................29 Policy Against Retaliation ..........................................................................................................30

Workplace Bullying .......................................................................................................... 30

Reporting Procedure..................................................................................................................31

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Concern Resolution Procedure and Employee Reporting Hotline.................................... 31 Alcohol and Drug Free Workplace ................................................................................... 32

Self-Referral For Substance Abuse ...........................................................................................34

Reasonable Accommodation........................................................................................... 34

Religious Accommodation .........................................................................................................35 Pregnancy Accommodation .......................................................................................................35

Employment Policies ....................................................................................................... 36

Verification of Employment Authorization ..................................................................................36 Maintaining Personnel Records and Confidential Information....................................................36 Verification of Employment and Wages .....................................................................................37 Employee Referral Programs.....................................................................................................37 Re-employment of Former Employees ......................................................................................38 Company Service - Anniversary Date ........................................................................................38 Employment of Relatives ...........................................................................................................39 Work Assignments and Transfers..............................................................................................39 Company Provided Training.......................................................................................................40 Promotion Policy........................................................................................................................40 Performance Reviews................................................................................................................41 Compensation Reviews .............................................................................................................41

Work Rules...................................................................................................................... 42

Meal Breaks and Rest Periods...................................................................................................42 Solicitation and Distribution........................................................................................................42 Employee Communications and Bulletin Boards .......................................................................43 Social Media ..............................................................................................................................43

IV. COMPENSATION .......................................................................................47

Our Philosophy ................................................................................................................ 47 Pay Practices .................................................................................................................. 47

Workweek and Workday Defined...............................................................................................47 Pay Day & Pay Period ...............................................................................................................48 Overtime Policy and Pay Procedures ........................................................................................48 Overtime Pay ? Additional Rules for Specific Locations ............................................................48 Work Schedule...........................................................................................................................49 Methods of Payment ..................................................................................................................49 Employment Classifications .......................................................................................................49 Anniversary Bonus Program ......................................................................................................50 Company Meetings....................................................................................................................51

Your Paycheck ................................................................................................................ 51

Accessing Your Pay Stub and Pay Records ..............................................................................51 Wage Assignments (Garnishments) ..........................................................................................52 Recording Hours Worked...........................................................................................................52 Deductions from Paychecks ......................................................................................................52

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 Expense Reimbursement...........................................................................................................52

V. BENEFITS...................................................................................................54

Our Philosophy ................................................................................................................ 54 Health and Welfare Benefits ............................................................................................ 54

Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage ........................................................................................54 Continuation of Group Health Insurance....................................................................................55 Insurance Coverage During a Leave of Absence.......................................................................56 Voluntary Insurance Plans .........................................................................................................56 Employee Assistance Program (EAP) .......................................................................................56 Retirement Savings Plan - 401(k) ..............................................................................................57 Workers' Compensation Insurance ............................................................................................57

Time Off Benefits............................................................................................................. 58

Holidays .....................................................................................................................................58 Religious Holidays .....................................................................................................................58 Vacation Time............................................................................................................................59 Sick Leave .................................................................................................................................59 Bereavement .............................................................................................................................59 Subpoenas/Witness Duty...........................................................................................................60 Jury Duty....................................................................................................................................60 Election and Voting Time Off .....................................................................................................60

Leaves of Absence .......................................................................................................... 60

Personal Leaves of Absence .....................................................................................................61 Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) ......................................................................................61 Military Leave.............................................................................................................................64 Emergency Leave Duty..............................................................................................................65 Workers' Compensation Leave..................................................................................................65 Temporary Light Duty Assignments...........................................................................................66 Returning from a Leave of Absence...........................................................................................66

VI. GENERAL SECURITY POLICIES .............................................................67

Our Philosophy ................................................................................................................ 67

Personal Visitors........................................................................................................................67 Security......................................................................................................................................67 Theft/Damage of Property..........................................................................................................67 Company and Customer Property..............................................................................................68 Reporting Work Related Injuries or Illnesses .............................................................................68 Use of Company Vehicles..........................................................................................................70 Traffic Violations / Accidents......................................................................................................70 Personal Property Inspections and Expectations of Privacy ......................................................70 Company Sponsored Social Events...........................................................................................71 Parking Lot.................................................................................................................................72

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VII. SEPARATION FROM EMPLOYMENT....................................................73

Our Philosophy ................................................................................................................ 73

Voluntary Resignations ..............................................................................................................73 Involuntary Terminations............................................................................................................73 Final Pay....................................................................................................................................73 Property Issued by the Company...............................................................................................74

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