USA Operations Centers Cell Phone Policy May 2017

State/Area Exceptions

Overview

Not Applicable

General Information

The purpose of this policy is to promote a safe and productive work environment and increase public safety. This policy applies to both incoming and outgoing cellular call.

Scope

This policy applies to all employees.

Procedure

Cell phones shall be turned off or set to silent or vibrate mode during meetings, conferences and in other locations where incoming calls may disrupt normal workflow.

Employees may carry and use personal cell phones while at work on a sporadic basis. If employee use of a personal cell phone causes disruptions or loss in productivity, the employee may become subject to disciplinary action per company policy.

Personal cell phones shall be used for company business on a sporadic basis. Employees may be reimbursed for the incoming calls to their personal cell phones. Employees shall not be reimbursed for outgoing calls made from their cell phones unless prior authorization is obtained from their immediate supervisor.

If an employee is operating a company vehicle and receives a call on a cell phone, the employee may answer, but shall ask the caller to hold, put the phone down and pull to the side of the roadway, into a parking lot or other safe location to respond to the call. Failure to follow this policy may result in disciplinary action up to and including termination.

Employee Actions

Not Applicable

Managerial Actions

The supervisor explains the Cell Phone Policy to new and on-board employees.

Human Resources Role

Human Resources staff should be familiar with the provisions of the policy in order to help leadership administer the Adoption Policy in an accurate and consistent manner.