PAP.9.8.050 Behavior of Team Members

(a) A description of the employer's Professional Conduct Standards is provided in Section PAP.9.8.050(b) below. It will enable each team member to understand some of his/her responsibilities as a team member and to make it clear what activities are not permitted. All team members are expected to become familiar with and abide by this policy. This is not intended, however, to be an all-inclusive list of the entire professional conduct standards. All team members are expected to use common sense and good judgment at all times.

(b) In addition to the following list, individual departments may have their own policies and procedures that pertain to job responsibilities specifically. The team member's supervisor will provide any information on specific departmental policies and procedures. If there are questions concerning the departmental policies and procedures, Professional Conduct Standards, or Human Resource Policies and Procedures relating to specific job duties, it is each team member's responsibility to contact their supervisor or the Human Resource Department for clarification. The following list of infractions may warrant disciplinary action up to and including termination of employment:

(1) Sexual Harassment;

(2) Insubordination or refusal to follow a supervisor's direct, legitimate order, performance standard, or instruction;

(3) Theft or unlawful possession of stolen, lost or misplaced property of employer's property or property of another team member, or guest;

(4) Failure to conduct oneself in a professional manner at all times such as engaging in horseplay, yelling, loitering during work hours, disorderly conduct, including vulgar or abusive language or behavior, fighting, or threatening, insulting or abusive behavior toward another person while on or off duty;

(5) Any falsification or omission of information on any employment or gaming application or other related documents, including employment applications, worker's compensation, insurance forms or other documents whether of public record or not. These actions will result in termination in all cases, regardless of the date of discovery;

(6) Discussion and/or release of confidential information to unauthorized individuals without prior approval. Such action will also constitute a breach of confidentiality and conditions of employment;

(7) Possession of a gun or other dangerous instrument or weapon on the premises;

(8) Improper or unauthorized use of a guests' and/or team members' identification;

(9) Willful destruction or misuse of employer's property or property of another team member, and/or guest;

(10) Failure to cooperate with or identify yourself to any management official or security officer or a guest. Cooperation includes the compliance with the request for signed statements as to incidents and situations witnessed;

(11) Political manipulation (such as, seeking advantage by working through Tribal Council), bypassing other employer's recourses or the Chief Executive Officer;

(12) Intoxication and/or consumption of alcoholic beverages or illegal drugs while on duty;

(13) Failure to follow the proper complaint procedures or bypassing the normal chain of command as given in the approved organizational structure chart;

(14) Engaging in a dishonest act. There will be no appeal for termination for a dishonest action;

(15) License revocation;

(16) Failure to promptly submit to testing for drug and/or alcohol usage as required by the employer's policy, when there is probable cause or reasonable suspicion;

(17) Failure to report illegal activity on the premises in a timely manner, whether knowledge of the activity is obtained directly or indirectly;

(18) Deterring a guest from patronizing the property, or making disparaging remarks concerning the employer, or its operation to a guest or team member;

(19) Soliciting or pressuring a guest for tips, loans, or other favors;

(20) Conduct unbecoming to the values of the employer;

(21) Failure to bring an authorized medical excuse or release form when required;

(22) Taking more than the allotted time for meals or break periods;

(23) Leaving work area without proper authorization during an assigned shift including breaks.