Ellie Vayo's Guide to Boudoir Photography

employee handbook

EMPLOYEES 91

PART-TIME REGULAR EMPLOYEE

A part-time regular employee is usually assigned to work less than 32 hours per

week, 52 weeks per year, and has successfully completed the 90-day probationary

period. Part-time employees are ineligible for certain benefits explained in this hand-

book.

Temporary Employee/Intern.

Temporary employees and interns are hired with the understanding that their em-

ployment is not permanent and that they are ineligible for certain benefits. Both

temporary employees and interns are expected to follow all studio policies.

Termination of Employment.

Resignation.

Management requests a formal, written, and signed letter of resignation from any

employee who decides to resign his or her position. Studio policy also requires the

employee to complete a Separation of Employment statement.

Reasons for Termination.

An employee will be subject to dismissal for the following reasons:

1. He or she cannot do satisfactory work after a fair amount of time on the job
   with sufficient instruction.


2. He or she demonstrates frequent lateness or absences without an acceptable
   reason.


3. An employee will be automatically terminated if he or she is absent two or
   more days without reporting to his or her supervisor with an acceptable expla-
   nation of absence.


4. He or she violates the Codes of Conduct explained in this handbook.


5. Working or appearing for work while under the influence of alcohol (including
   hangovers) or nonprescription drugs.


6. Any person caught in a dishonest act while employed will be prosecuted to the
   fullest extent of the law.


7. He or she views unauthorized Internet sites that are not morally suitable for the
   workplace environment.

Scheduling and Pay.

Schedule.

The schedule is posted the week before it is to begin. The schedule is for a two-week

period. If an employee needs time off, they are required to advise the management

and record it in Photo One at least one week before the schedule is made.

Both temporary employees

and interns are expected to

follow all studio policies.