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Unauthorized duplication of copyrighted computer software violates the law and is strictly prohibited.
No employee may access, or attempt to obtain access to, another employee's computer systems without appropriate
authorization. Violators of this policy may be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including discharge.
Use of Social Media & Technology
The Company recognizes the value of technology, computer hardware, and software. With the developments in Social
Media, the availability of information and the speed with which information can be passed from one party to another
often times we forget to stop and really think about how we are using our technology or what we are using it for. This
often results in unnecessary cost, hardware destruction, viruses that destroy critical data, damage to relationships or
breech of contracts.
For this reason we have implemented the following Social Media, Email, and Technology Policy. This policy is to be
followed by all employees.
For the purpose of this policy, social media includes any website or electronic forum that allows for open communication
on the Internet including, but not limited to:
• Social networking sites (LinkedIn, Facebook, etc.)
• Micro-blogging sites (Twitter)
• Blogs (including personal and company blogs)
• Online encyclopedias (Wikipedia)
• Video and photo-sharing sites (Instagram, YouTube, etc.)
• Phone texting (Apple text, Yammer, etc.)
Posting - Most online social platforms are open for all to see. Despite privacy policies, employees cannot always be sure
who will view, share or archive the information including photos and videos that are posted. Company employees should
remember that conduct, online or otherwise that negatively or adversely impacts the employee's ability to perform his/her
job , the ability of co-workers to perform his/her job or adversely affects clients, partners, or associates of the Company
or Company legitimate business interest, may result in disciplinary action, up to and including termination. For this reason
Company policy is that employees do not post any proprietary information, pictures of worksites, equipment or other
employees on any form of social media.
Using Social Media at Work - Unless required by his/her job duties or otherwise permitted by Company management,
employees are not to use social media during working hours whether in the office, while operating equipment, or
performing any other duties. Employees are not allowed to use Company email addresses for non-business purposes such
as to register on social networks, blogs or other websites for personal use.
Industry Specific Mandates - Posting pictures, videos and/or information for personal use that was captured while on
company property, traveling to/from client sites while on company time or in a company vehicle and/or at client job sites
is strictly prohibited. The majority of our contracts specifically prohibit non-authorized distribution of photography or
video. Any photography, videos or information collected on a jobsite for Company marketing or presentation usage must
be approved by the employee's direct supervisor and the Company's client. Such media collected by an employee is the
sole property of the Company including all rights of usage and copyright.
Employees are NOT Authorized to Speak on Behalf of the Company - Unless explicit permission is given, Company
employees should express only personal opinions online and employees must never represent himself or herself as a
spokesperson of the Company, its competitors, customers, colleagues or those associated with the Company. Employees
are not authorized to use any of the Company's logos or service marks on their personal website, blogs or other personal
social media sites. If an employee chooses to use a personal hardware device on personal time to post online content
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