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Short Video of Kristin Morrison at NAPPS conference

A short snippet of the National Association of Professional Pet Sitters (NAPPS) conference.

What a joy it was to meet (in person!) a few of you dear coaching clients.
🙂

I will be at next year’s conference and hope to see ALL of you there!

INTRODUCTION		5
	Welcome to Our Company!	5
	Handbook Purpose	5
EMPLOYMENT		7
	Equal Employment	7
	Background Checks	8
	At-Will Notice	8
	Anniversary Date	8
	Immigration Law Compliance	8
	Introductory Period	9
	Employment Classifications	10
	Personnel Records	10
	Employee References	11
	Job Vacancies	11
	Job Postings	11
	Transfers	12
	Employment of Relatives	12
	Seniority	12
CONDUCT AND BEHAVIOR		13
	General Guidelines	13
	Anti-Harassment	16
	Anti-Bullying	17
	Complaint Procedure	19
	Corrective Action	19
COMPENSATION		21
	Pay Periods	21
	Pay Adjustments	21
	Overtime	22
	Performance Evaluation	22
	Promotions	23
	Demotion	23
	Work Assignments	23
	Advances and Loans	23
BENEFITS		24
	Holidays	24
	Military Leave	24
	<Your State> Paid Leave Law	24
	Jury Service Leave	25
	Witness Leave	26
	Voting Leave	26
HEALTH, SAFETY, AND SECURITY		27
	Non-Smoking	27
	Drug and Alcohol	27
	Safety	28
	Workers’ Compensation	29
	Workplace Violence and Security	29
WORKPLACE GUIDELINES		31
	Hours of Work	31
	Lactation Breaks	31
	Attendance/ Tardiness	31
	Personal Appearance	33
	Confidentiality	33
	Conflict of Interest	34
	Outside Activities	35
	Reporting Irregularities	35
	Inspections/ Searches	36
	Electronic Assets Usage	36
	Social Media	38
	Company Phone Usage	42
	Personal Property	42
	Client Location-Related Procedures	43
	Initial Consultations	43
	Pet Care Visits	43
	Do’s and Don’ts of the Pet Sitting / Dog Walking Visit	47
	Emergency Procedures	50
EMPLOYMENT SEPARATION		51
	Resignation	51
	Termination	51
	Personal Possessions & Return of Company Property	51
MISCELLANEOUS		52
	Inclement Weather	52
	Automobile Accident	53
	Parking	53
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT		54