Opinion ID: 2103609
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Heading Rank: 2

Heading: code of conduct

Text: Every organization must have standards for on-the-job behavior. Violation of the Company's Common sense rules of personal conduct which may result in disciplinary action or discharge include, but are not limited to, the following: .... 5. Failure to perform assigned or required work satisfactorily. 6. Insubordination. 7. Excessive absence; habitual tardiness. You are an employee of a company performing a public service. Any misconduct which reflects discredit upon you, also reflects discredit upon the Company. PUNCTUALITY You will be penalized for tardiness through loss of pay. Tardiness, like absenteeism, detracts from your value as a member of a working team, and is a poor work habit. A record of excessive tardiness will be a factor in appraising your dependability and value to the company, and, after proper warning from your supervisor, can result in termination of your employment. EMPLOYER EXPECTATIONS .... The relationship of the company with its employees is firmly based on the foundation of fair play and just and equitable dealings.... In June 1985, an American Freight employee observed Bauer's company car at a local pool hall during working hours over the course of the summer and fall. This employee and a co-worker began to keep a diary of the observations, which diary disclosed that Bauer was at the pool hall during working hours approximately thirty times in an eight-week period. They reported this to Bauer's supervisors who made further inquiries and who observed Bauer's vehicle at the pool hall during working hours during times he was supposed to be making sales calls. Later, when his supervisors met with Bauer he admitted to spending an inordinate amount of time at the pool hall during working hours and that he was not attending to company business. Bauer was then fired. A form used by American Freight indicated Bauer was terminated for poor work performance. In depositions, American Freight's management personnel characterized Bauer's conduct in a variety of ways including not working, abusing company time, misuse of time, poor work performance, stealing time from the company, and failing to properly fulfill his job responsibilities.