Employee Manual 2023 - Flipbook - Page 21
photo ID access cards and/or passcodes. Each employee is responsible for keeping their access card
and/or passcode secured at all times.
In the event an employee loses their access code, or their passcode has been comprised, they must
immediately notify their supervisor. The access cards and/or passcodes will be immediately
removed from the system and a new one generated.
If an employee loses or damages their card while not at work, the City will provide a replacement at
the employee’s expense.
Political Activity:
The City does not discourage political participation and activity by employees. However, certain
restrictions are imposed to ensure the integrity and impartiality of the City. Employees engaging in
political activity must adhere to the following:
1. Employees shall not engage in political activities on behalf of a candidate, either partisan or
non-partisan; nor distribute or circulate literature or materials either for or against an issue,
question or campaign, during those hours when the employee is being compensated for the
performance of their duties as a City of Plymouth employee or when representing the City
of Plymouth.
2. Solicitation and the distribution of political literature or materials are prohibited during
working hours. Working hours includes the actual working time (excluding unpaid lunches
or meal periods) of both the individual engaged in the solicitation or distribution and the
employee to whom it is directed.
3. Employees of the City shall not solicit, receive, or be involved in any manner in the
assessment, subscription or contribution for any political purpose whatsoever during those
hours when the employee is performing their duties as an employee of the City of
Plymouth.
4. City of Plymouth equipment, materials and supplies, including City letterhead, copiers, or
postage, shall not be used to engage in political activity.
5. Employees are not allowed to engage in political activity while on-duty or during the
workday on any City property. Employees are allowed while not on-duty or during nonworking hours to engage in political activity on City property. At no time may an employee
of the City make representation that they are acting on behalf of the City as a City
employee.
Alcohol and Drug Policy:
Our workplace must be free from drug and alcohol misuse. Our employees cannot work safely and
productively if they report for work, or work, while they are under the influence of alcohol or
drugs. The City is a zero-tolerance employer which means that discipline shall result for violations
of this policy, including:
1. Reporting for work, or being on City property or time, while under the influence of alcohol.
2. Reporting to work, or being on City property or time, while under the influence of any
controlled or illegal substance, including “medical” marijuana, except a lawful drug (under
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