|
Sample Policy -- Computer
and E-mail Usage
Status: Accepted
Effective Date: ________
Revision Date:
Computers, computer files, the e-mail system, and software furnished to
employees are _____________ company property intended for business use.
Employees should not use a password, access a file, or retrieve any stored
communication without authorization. To ensure compliance with this
policy, computer and e-mail usage may be monitored.
________ company strives to maintain a workplace free of harassment and
sensitive to the diversity of its employees. Therefore, ___________
company prohibits the use of computers and the e-mail system in ways that are
disruptive, offensive to others, or harmful to morale.
For example, the display or transmission of sexually explicit images,
messages and cartoons is not allowed. Other such misuse includes, but is
not limited to, ethnic slurs, racial comments, off-color jokes, or anything that
may be construed as harassment or showing disrespect for others.
E-mail may not be used to solicit others for commercial ventures, religious
or political causes, outside organizations, or other non-business matters.
Employees should notify their immediate supervisor, the Administrator or any
member of management upon learning of violations of this policy. Employees
who violate this policy will be subject to disciplinary action, up to and
including termination of employment.
|