Effective Date: 1/1/2007

7.12 Solicitation

In an effort to ensure a productive and harmonious work environment, and to help ensure the security of Grubstake personnel and property, persons not employed by Grubstake may not solicit or distribute literature in the workplace at any time for any purpose.

Grubstake recognizes that employees may have interests in events and organizations outside the workplace. However, employees may not solicit or distribute literature concerning these activities during working time. (Working time does not include lunch periods, work breaks, or any other periods in which employees are not on duty.)

Examples of impermissible forms of solicitation include:

* The collection of money, goods, or gifts for community groups
* The collection of money, goods, or gifts for religious groups
* The collection of money, goods, or gifts for political groups
* The collection of money, goods, or gifts for charitable groups
* The sale of goods, services, or subscriptions outside the scope of official dealership business
* The circulation of petitions
* The distribution of literature not approved by the employer
* The solicitation of memberships, fees, or dues

In addition, the posting of written solicitations on company bulletin boards is restricted. These bulletin boards display important information, and employees should consult them frequently for:

* Affirmative Action statement
* Employee announcements
* Internal memoranda
* Job openings
* Payday notice
* Workers' compensation insurance information

If employees have a message of interest to the workplace, they may submit it to the Personnel Manager for approval. All approved messages will be posted by the Personnel Manager.

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