Employee Handbook - Forsyth

Forsyth County Government Employee Handbook

Employee Handbook

Published January 2017 Revised 07/01/2018

Message From the County Manager

Dear Colleagues,

YOU are essential! As an employee of Forsyth County Government, our collective success depends on each one of us consistently providing the highest quality service to our owners the Forsyth County citizens. I often say that we are judged by every interaction we have with our citizens and we literally have thousands of these impressions every day. It is a demanding job, and I appreciate your decision to spend a career in public service. The Forsyth County Government Employee Handbook provides important guidelines for interacting with clients, customers, citizens and each other with integrity. Our culture is based on our WeCare Shared Principles, which guide all of our decisions and actions. Please take the time to familiarize yourself with the handbook and make a commitment to follow it. Remember that Forsyth County's culture starts with you. If you ever have questions or concerns about policy, please discuss with your supervisor or Human Resources. Thank you for everything you do to ensure Forsyth County is a great workplace for all. Sincerely,

J. Dudley Watts, Jr. County Manager

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Revised 07/01/2018

Table of Contents

Message from County Manager

2 Diversity and Inclusion

12

Introduction

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Fair Chance Employment 6 Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

Harassment Prevention and Complaint Procedure

Mission Statement Vision

Employment

18

Introductory Period

Promotion or Job Transfer

Brief History of Forsyth County

Demotion

Internal Investigations

Description of Forsyth County Government Description of Responsibilities

Responsibility for Positive Employee Relations Residency Requirements Nepotism, Employment of Relatives

Board of Commissioners

Grievance Procedure

County Manager Human Resources Director

Exceptions to the Grievance Procedure Disciplinary Action

The Guiding Principles of WeCare

11 Progressive Disciplinary Process

Disciplinary Authority Right to Appeal Disciplinary Action

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Workplace Expectations

37

Employment (continued)

Disclosure and Protection of Confidential Information

Performance Improvement Plan

Conflict of Interest Guidelines

Separation of Employment

Whistleblower Protection Policy

End of Employment Defined

Outside Employment

Payment of Accrued Leave

Attendance and Punctuality

Return of County Property

General Rules of Conduct

Exit Interview

Required Licensures and Certifications

Re-employment

Information Technology Usage and Security Policy

Break-In-Service

Political Activities

Workplace Safety

31 Solicitation, Distribution and Posting of Materials

Visitors and Minors in the Workplace

Gifts and Favors

Access Cards and Employee Badges

Employee Personnel Records

Security Presence

Use of County Vehicle

Non-Pandemic Flu

Social Media ? Acceptable Usage

Life-Threatening Communicable Diseases

Compensation

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Smallpox Vaccination Leave

Workplace Searches and Monitoring

Classification Plan

Drug-Free and Substance Abuse Policy

Trainee and Work-Against

Inclement Weather Policy

Performance Appraisal System

Emergency Management

Pay for Performance

Workplace Violence Awareness and Prevention Policy

Longevity Pay

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Compensation (continued)

Parental School Leave

Change in Hours Worked Per Week

Military Leave

How to Calculate a Promotion if Work Schedule Change

Workers' Compensation

Pay Periods

Shared Leave Policy

Direct Deposit

Lactation/ Breastfeeding

Deduction from Pay

Benefits

72

Other Employee Authorized Deductions

Eligibility for Employee Benefits

On-Call Pay

Health and Dental Benefits

Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)

Life Insurance

Overtime Compensation

Additional Benefits

Employee Travel and Reimbursement

Wellness Program and Health Assessments

Time Off and Leave of Absence

58 Healthkick

Annual Leave

Making Benefits Changes

Holiday Leave

Annual Open Enrollment

Sick Leave

COBRA

Transfer of Sick Leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Maternity and Paternity Leave (Non-FML) Family and Medical Leave (FML) Bereavement Leave Civil Leave

Retirement Post Retirement Benefits

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Blood Donation Leave

Service Awards

Leave of Absence Without Pay (LOAWP)

Employee Services

Voluntary Furlough Leave

Employee Handbook Acknowledgment Form

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