EEO
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In order to provide equal employment and advancement
opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions
will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities.
Except where required or permitted by law, employment
practices will not be influenced or affected by an
applicant's or employee's race, color, religion, age,
sex, national origin, disability, veteran’s status,
sexual orientation, or any other characteristic
protected by law. We will make reasonable
accommodations for qualified individuals with known
disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue
hardship. This policy governs all aspects of
employment, including selection, job assignment,
compensation, discipline, termination, and access to
benefits and training. Any employees with questions or
concerns about any type of discrimination in the
workplace are encouraged to bring these issues to the
attention of their immediate supervisor. Employees can
raise concerns and make reports without fear of
reprisal. Anyone found to be engaging in any type of
unlawful discrimination will be subject to
disciplinary action, up to and including termination
of employment.
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Smoking Policy
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In keeping with our intent to provide a safe and
healthful work environment, smoking in the workplace
and on company vessels is discouraged. Smoking is
prohibited in all company offices and company
vehicles. Employees are asked to respect these
non-smoking designations. This policy applies equally
to all employees, customers, and visitors. Employees
while onboard company vessels are allowed to smoke,
but with restrictions that ensure a safe work
environment and respect for non-smokers. Absolutely no
smoking is allowed in sleeping berths or bathrooms.
Smoking in lounge areas should be limited. Smoking in
the wheelhouse is allowed if the Captain on duty is a
smoker, otherwise smoking is not allowed. In
situations where the preference of smokers and
nonsmokers are in direct conflict, the preferences of
nonsmokers will prevail.
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Drug and Alcohol Use
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Drug and alcohol use is highly detrimental to the
safety and productivity of employees in the work
place. No employee may be under the influence of any
illicit drug or alcohol while in the work place, while
on duty, or while operating a vehicle or equipment
owned or leased by Offshore Oil Services, Inc. The
unlawful manufacture, possession, distribution,
transfer, purchase, sale, use, or being under the
influence of alcoholic beverages or illegal drugs
while on OFFSHORE's property, while attending
business-related activities, while on duty, or while
operating a vehicle or machine leased or owned by
OFFSHORE is strictly prohibited and may lead to
disciplinary action, including suspension without pay
or discharge. Employees may use physician-prescribed
medications, provided that the use of such drugs does
not adversely affect job performance or the safety of
the employee or other individuals in the work place.
Employees must report any and all prescribed
medications to their immediate supervisor. OFFSHORE
requires all employees be tested periodically for the
use of drugs and alcohol. OFFSHORE may also require an
employee involved in a job related accident to be
tested. An employee with positive test results will be
subject to disciplinary action, including termination
of employment. All new employees will be tested for
the use of drugs and alcohol before they are allowed
to start work. Positive test results will disqualify
an applicant from employment. OFFSHORE, will establish
such procedures as it finds necessary to effectively
enforce this policy. That may include a requirement
that employees cooperate in personal or facility
searches when there is reason to believe drugs or
alcohol are present, when their performance is
impaired or when their behavior is erratic. Employees
may be required to be tested for drug use following a
job related accident. Refusing to cooperate with these
procedures may be cause for disciplinary action,
including termination.
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Employee Assistance Program
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The company seeks to retain valuable employees and
maintain productivity by identifying personal problems
at early stages and motivating employees to seek help.
The company will make every effort to provide
direction to those employees wishing to deal with and
recover from drug or alcohol related problems.
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Harassment
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It is our policy to provide its employees with a
workplace that is free of sexual harassment. Sexual
harassment is prohibited by Title VII of the Civil
Rights Act of 1964, as amended. Offshore Oil Services,
Inc prohibits sexual harassment of it employees by
other employees or outside parties. Sexual harassment
negatively affects morale, motivation and job
performance. It is inappropriate, offensive and
illegal, and will not be tolerated. Our policy is that
any such conduct is strictly prohibited. Any employee
who is aware of any instances of sexual harassment
should report the illegal act immediately to his or
her supervisor, the human resource’s department or
any member of management. Supervisors and managers who
receive a sexual harassment complaint are to contact
the human resources director. All complaints will be
investigated promptly, impartially and discretely. Any
supervisor, agent, or other employee who is found to
have sexually harassed an employee will be subject to
appropriate corrective action, up to and including
termination.
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