USA Operations Centers Discharge May 2017

State/Area Exceptions

As this policy is reviewed, please note the following States/area for which exceptions exist:

California Please refer to the Benefits at Termination Policy under the California State Exception section for more information on the Notice to Employee as to Change in Relationship and Final Pay Processing handling.

Overview

Joyner attempts to employ only those people who possess the ability to succeed. Our goal is employee improvement. Unfortunately, there may be employees who cannot or will not perform to company work standards or who commit acts warranting release or discharge.

It is Joyner's objective to counsel employees who fail to meet performance standards, rather than resort to immediate discharge. However, if an employee fails to attain and maintain satisfactory performance levels, the Company may have no choice but to exercise its right to terminate employment.

Some activities such as an Unauthorized Absence or misconduct by an employee can result in discharge without prior warning.

General Information

Discharge Categories Discharge terminations are divided into categories for Human Resources record coding purposes. They are initiated by the Company and are divided into these categories:

Job Requirements Not Met (includes I9 non-confirmation)

Misconduct – which includes but is not limited to:

Dishonesty

Insubordination

Possession of weapons on Company property, or while on Company business

Sale or use of alcoholic beverages on Company premises

Sale, possession, or use of medically unauthorized drugs on Company property or while on Company business

Destruction of Company property

Violations of Company policies or procedures (e.g. call and work avoidance)

Violations of the Conflict of Interest policy

Violation of the Code of Conduct

Unauthorized Absence

Job Requirements Not Met - Govt Restriction

Please review the Criminal Convictions Policy for appropriate use of this category

Effective Date The effective date of discharge is the day after the employee is discharged, as agreed upon by the Executive Office.

Disposition of Benefits Terminating employees may be eligible for specific benefits. A description of these benefits should be provided in the memo to the employee. Refer to the Benefits at Termination Policy for details on determining the employee's eligibility for benefits.