[Company Name]
Code of Conduct
Our standards
- Treat colleagues, customers and suppliers with respect.
- Be honest in your work, records and expense claims.
- Follow safety rules and report hazards.
- Protect company and customer information that is confidential.
- Use company property and systems responsibly.
- Follow the law and company policies.
Conflicts of interest
Tell [HR Contact Name] about any outside work, investment or relationship that could conflict with your duties at [Company Name], so we can agree how to handle it.
Gifts
Do not accept gifts or hospitality that could influence a business decision. [Set a limit, for example: gifts worth more than $50 must be reported.]
Confidential information
Confidential information includes customer data, pricing, business plans and trade secrets. It does not include information about your own wages, hours or working conditions.
Speaking up
If you see something that breaks this code, tell your manager or [HR Contact Name]. We will not retaliate against anyone who raises a concern in good faith.
Consequences
Breaking this code may lead to discipline, up to and including termination.
Nothing in this policy is intended to restrict employees' rights under Section 7 of the National Labor Relations Act, including the right to discuss wages, hours and other terms and conditions of employment with each other or with others.
This policy is not a contract of employment and does not change the at-will nature of employment with [Company Name]. [Company Name] may change this policy at any time, and will apply it in line with federal, state and local law.
I have received and read this policy, and I understand it.