Sample Code of Conduct

Employees may be discharged without notice for violation of major rules and regulations such as:

• 1. Dishonesty.
• 2. Any unexcused absence that cannot be satisfactorily explained.
• 3. Failure to report to work for three (3) consecutive days without notifying your supervisor.
• 4. Intoxication, drinking, or possession of alcoholic beverages while on the job or on [Organization name] premises.
• 5. Unauthorized use, possession, or willful misuse of drugs.
• 6. Failure to obey the reasonable instructions of a person in charge.
• 7. Falsifying personnel or other company records.
• 8. Fighting.
• 9. Disorderly or immoral conduct, on or off the job, that may reflect badly on the organization's reputation.
• 10. Working off-the-clock.
• 11. Overstaying a leave of absence without approval.
• 12. Possession of illegal weapons while on [Organization's name] property.
• 13. Other conduct that threatens the safety or reputation of customers, visitors, employees of [Organization name].

There are other infractions for which disciplinary action other than discharge may be warranted. Recurring or flagrant instances may lead to termination. This list is not all inclusive. These infractions include:

• 1. Wasting time and loafing on the job.
• 2. Leaving your workstation (except for reasonable personal needs) without notifying your supervisor.
• 3. Engaging in horseplay.
• 4. Using profanity in the office.
• 5. Interfering with the rights of others.

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