Article IV. EMPLOYEE HANDBOOK

NOTICE TO EMPLOYEES

Town of St. Francisville, hereinafter called town, employment practices operate under the legal doctrine known as "employment at will". Within state and federal employment law, the town has the right to terminate an employee at any time and for any reason, with or without notice except that the town will comply with all state and federal legal requirements requiring notice and an opportunity to be heard in the event of discipline or dismissal. The town will attempt to ensure that employee terminations are not made in an arbitrary or capricious manner. However, this handbook and the personnel policies referenced do not constitute or imply a contract, agreement, promise or guarantee of employment or continued employment. The town also reserves the right to change these policies at any time and without prior notice to employees.

Employees covered by union contract, or those working in specifically covered jobs, such as emergency, law enforcement or detention facility personnel, should use the handbook supplement supplied to them by their department head.

Town of St. Francisville is an "Equal Opportunity Employer." It is the policy of the Town of St. Francisville that all personnel actions are conducted in a manner that provides equal opportunity to all employees and prospective employees. Every effort is taken to ensure that employees and prospective employees are treated fairly and their civil rights protected.

____________ Human Resources Manager

____________ Mayor/Aldermen

EMPLOYEE ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

By signing below, I acknowledge that it is my responsibility to have read and understood the policies outlined in this employee handbook. I understand that the handbook is intended only as a general reference and not a full statement of policies and procedures or a legal contract.

I agree to keep this book in my possession during my employment and to update it whenever provided with materials to do so.

I further understand that each handbook is the property of the Town of St. Francisville and that copying any section of the book is against regulations. I agree to return the book upon terminating my employment with the town.

I also understand Town of St. Francisville employment practices operate under the legal doctrine known as "employment at will". Within state and federal employment law, the Town has the right to terminate an employee at any time and for any reason, with or without notice except that the town will comply with all state and federal legal requirements requiring notice and an opportunity to be heard in the event of discipline or dismissal.

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