The Regional Municipality of Waterloo endeavors to maintain a supportive, progressive, and safe work environment through the establishment of clear and effective employment policies and practices. As a condition of continued employment, all employees are required to comply with the requirements and conditions set out in the Region’s Policy Manual.

In particular, all employees are expected to read, and ensure that they understand the following Key Policies:

Section I:

I-04 Confidential Information

I-05 Dress Code

I-06 Use of Information Technology

I-08 Code of Ethics and Conflict of Interest

I-13 Workplace Harassment Prevention and Workplace Harassment Prevention Program

I-14 Interpersonal Conduct

I-15 Licence Suspension/Driving Prohibition

I-18 Probation/Trial Period

I-20 Severe Weather Response

I-21 Soliciting/Canvassing

I-25 Fraud, Theft, Illegal and Dishonest Acts

I-27 Use of Regional Equipment and Vehicles

I-29 Protection of Proprietary Information

I-30 Automobile Insurance Coverage

I-31 Public Criticism of Employer

I-33 Attendance Management

I-35 Discovery and Reporting of Serious Wrongdoing

I-37 Alternative Work Arrangements

I-39 Emergency Workplace Response Information for Employees with Disabilities

I-40 Accommodation in the Workplace

Section II:

II-03 Operator Training and Qualifications

Section III:

III-15 Vacation

III-27 Employee and Family Assistance Program

Section IV:

IV-02 Smoke Free Workplace

Fit for Duty Program

IV-05 Confined Space Entry

IV-11 Work Related Injury or Illness

IV-15 Workplace Violence Prevention and Workplace Violence Prevention Program

IV-16 Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHIMS)

IV-19 Workplace Safety and Insurance

IV-20 Adults Visiting Regional Sites

Section V:

V-13A Police Records Checks and Duty to Disclose

V-13B Police Records Checks and Duty to Disclose

Other:

FIN-PAY-1 Overpayment or Underpayment to Employees