Employee Manual 2023 - Flipbook - Page 6
Severability:
In the event that one or more of the provisions of this manual are superseded by or become in
conflict with state or federal laws, or if they are determined by a court of competent jurisdiction to
be invalid and unenforceable, then the balance of the policy and/or manual shall remain in full
effect.
Authorization of Employment:
All employees of the City are required by federal law to verify their authorization to lawfully work
in the United States. In compliance with the federal immigration laws, the City prohibits
discrimination in hiring, recruiting, and discharging based on citizenship.
Minors under 18 years of age must obtain a work permit or a written agreement or contract
entered into between the employer and the governing school district, or the public or nonpublic
school academy before starting work. Work permits can be obtained from the issuing school officer
(the chief administrator of a school district, intermediate school district, etc.) the minor attends or
the school district where the minor will be employed.
Employment References
The City does not authorize any present or past employee to issue employment references on
behalf of the City. All requests for employment references should be directed to the human
resources director. Any employment reference issued that does not come directly from the human
resources director (or the city manager) is not authorized and does not represent an official
employment reference on behalf of the City. Anyone providing an unauthorized reference may be
subject to disciplinary action.
Notice of Changes:
Employees are required to notify the city manager’s Office immediately of any change in name,
address, phone number or dependents. Keeping this information accurate enables the City to
contact employees in an emergency and maintain insurance and other benefits. Personal
information will be handled in confidence to the extent permitted by law.
Non-Discrimination & Harassment Policy:
It is the policy of the City of Plymouth that any unlawful discrimination will not be tolerated. The
City’s entire non-discrimination and harassment policy is contained in Appendix A of this policy
manual.
Equal Employment Opportunity Policy:
The City of Plymouth is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of
race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy and conditions related to
pregnancy), transgendered status, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability, weight,
height, marital status, misdemeanor arrest record, and any other protected category protected by
federal and/or state law.
City of Plymouth Employee manual - Page 6 – March 2023
