PAP.9.2.010 General Definitions
Any term not defined in this section shall be given its ordinary meaning. The following terms, wherever used in this ordinance, shall be construed to apply as follows, except where the context indicates otherwise:
(a) "Absence" means not reporting to any one (1) scheduled shift for any reason.
(b) "Casual Labor" means the individual hired for specific task of brief period (usually less than a week) of time. Such persons are hired at an hourly rate. Payment is made by check with appropriate deductions. This is a non-exempt position.
(c) "Chief Executive Officer" means the individual employed by the Tribal Governing Board to manage the affairs of the Gaming Enterprises as provided for in this manual, the Gaming Code, and other relevant documents.
(d) "Contracted Employee" means an employee who has entered into a written contract, which has been properly authorized and signed by a signatory of the Gaming Enterprises and the employee and which defines the employment relationship. The contract will be for a specified period, and will outline benefits, pay and other conditions of employment. The terms and conditions of employment for contracted employees may differ from the terms in this personnel policy and procedural manual, and this manual may be incorporated by reference in the Contracted Employee's written contract.
(e) "Designated Special Event" means a special event as designated by the Executive Management Team.
(f) "Executive Management Team" means the top four (4) positions of authority in the casino management chain-of-command to which all Directors, Managers, and Supervisors report. They are the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Chief Operating Officer (COO), Chief Financial Officer (CFO), and the Executive Manager.
(g) "Exempt Employee" means an employee who the Human Resources Director, or designee, categorizes as generally being management or technical skill positions, and are allowed more flexibility in their work schedule.
(h) "Extended Family Member" means a Team member's: aunt, uncle, niece, nephew, great grandparent, great grandchild, father-in-law, mother-in-law, brother-in-law, sister-in-law, first cousin, step-father, step-mother, step-brother, step-sister, step-child, step-grandchild or step-grandparent.
(i) "Extreme Circumstance" means an unscheduled or unplanned circumstance exceeding an ordinary, usual, or expected event.
(j) "Full-time Non-Salaried" means a team member scheduled to work 32 or more hours of work a week and is eligible for overtime pay. This is a non-exempt position.
(k) "Full-time Non-Salaried" means a team member scheduled to work 40 hours or more a week. This is an exempt position.
(l) "Fringe Benefit" means an extra benefit supplementing an employee's salary, such as: health insurance, Worker's compensation, 401(k) benefits, short-term and long-term disability.
(m) "Gaming Enterprises" means the LCO Casino, Lodge and Convention Center and Grindstone Creek Casino.
(n) "Immediate Family Member" means a Team member's: father, mother, legal spouse, brother, sister, child, grandparent or grandchild.
(o) "Independent Contractor" means an individual who is not an employee of the Gaming Enterprises, but rather has entered into a contract with the Gaming Enterprises, which defines the scope of services. Independent contractors are not employees, do not receive benefits, are not subject to this personnel policy and procedural manual and are governed by a written or verbal contract.
(p) "Key Employee" means a person who performs one or more of the following functions:
(1) Bingo Caller;
(2) Counting room supervisor;
(3) Chief of security;
(4) Custodian of gaming supplies or cash;
(5) Floor manager;
(6) Pit boss;
(7) Dealer;
(8) Croupier
(9) Approver of credit;
(10) Custodian of gambling devices including persons with access to cash and accounting records within such devices;
(11) If not otherwise included, any other person whose total cash compensation is in excess of fifty thousand dollars ($50,000.00) per year; or
(12) If not otherwise included, the four most highly compensated persons in the gaming operation.
(q) "Non-Key Employee" means a person who performs one or more of the following positions by department and thereby does not require a gaming license:
(1) Administration – Elder Host / Hostess and Receptionist;
(2) Facilities – Warehouse Supervisor, Maintenance Supervisor, Maintenance Technician;
(3) Food & Beverage – Lead Kitchen Supervisor, Buffet Supervisor, Line Supervisor, Buffet Cook, Line Cook, Kitchen Helper, Assistant Steward, and Sous Chef positions;
(4) Lodge – Housekeeper, Laundry Assistant, Public Space Cleaner, and Room Attendant positions.
(r) "Non-Exempt Employee" means an employee who the Human Resource Director, or designee, categorizes as generally being hourly team members who receive at least minimum wage and receive overtime pay for any hours worked in excess of forty (40) hours per week.
(s) "Probationary Employee" means an employee who has not successfully completed their required probationary period. Probationary employees are eligible for holiday leave and funeral leave. Probationary full-time employees accrue PTO leave, however probationary full-time employees will not be able to use PTO during their probationary period unless it is for extreme circumstances with approval of their Director/Manager and concurrence of the Chief Executive Officer. If an employee does not complete the probationary period for any reason, the employee forfeits all accrued but unused benefits.
(t) "Part-time Non-Salaried" means a team member who is scheduled for under 32 hours of work each week and is eligible for overtime pay. This is a non-exempt position.
(u) "Seasonal Employee" means a Summer Seasonal hire which occurs between the dates of April 1st and October 31st and are not to exceed 1040 hours. This is a non-exempt position.
(v) "Separation of Employment" means resignation, lay-off, and termination of employment with the Gaming Enterprises.
(w) "Secured Area" means all area of the gaming enterprises that contain sensitive documents, cash/monetary instruments access, computer serves, surveillance equipment, and personnel files including the following:
(1) I.T.;
(2) Cage/vault/card rooms/bingo inventory;
(3) Tech shop;
(4) Administration business office;
(5) Lodge front desk, computer/work rooms;
(6) Human Resources;
(7) Convention center office;
(8) Surveillance;
(9) Security;
(10) Electronics (generator controls);
(11) Customer service.
(x) "Serious Health Condition" means a condition which requires inpatient care at a hospital, hospice, or residential medical care facility, or a condition which requires continuing care by a licensed health care provider. This policy covers illnesses of a serious and long-term nature, resulting in recurring or lengthy absences. Generally, a chronic or long term health condition which, if left untreated, would result in a period of incapacity of more than three (3) days would be considered a serious health condition.
(y) "Team Member" or "Employee" means an employee of the Gaming Enterprises including: Exempt Employee, Non-exempt Employee, Full-time Employee, Part-time Employee, Seasonal Employee, or Temporary Employee.
(z) "Temporary Team Member" means an employee hired for a specific job with a known or anticipated completion date of ninety (90) days or less. Pay is made by check. FICA and Income Tax deductions are withheld as prescribed by law. This is a non-exempt position.
(aa) "Transfer and Promotion Probationary Period" means a specific period implemented when a team member is transferred or promoted into a new position with the Gaming Enterprises,
(bb) "Tribe" means the Lac Courte Oreilles Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians.
(cc) "Tribal Court" means the Court of the Lac Courte Oreilles Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians.
(dd) "Tribal Governing Board" means the Tribal Governing Board of the Lac Courte Oreilles Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians.