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Cell Phone Policy
Policy
Cell phones should be set to silent or vibrate mode during the day, when incoming calls may be disruptive. Cell phones can be used for music, podcasts or audiobooks etc. but should not be used for watching videos or television during work hours.
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Personal Cell Phones
While at work, employees are expected to exercise discretion in using personal cell phones. Excessive personal calls during the workday can interfere with employee productivity and be distracting to others. Employees are encouraged to make any personal calls during non-work time when possible and to ensure that friends and family members are aware of PDEC's policy.
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PDEC will not be liable for the loss of personal cell phones brought into the workplace.
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Safety Issues for Cell Phone Use​
All employees are expected to follow applicable local, state, and federal laws and regulations regarding the use of cell phones always.
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Employees whose job responsibilities include regular or occasional driving and who are issued a cellphone for business use are expected to refrain from using their phone while driving; use of a cellphone while driving is not required by the company. Safety must come before all other concerns. Regardless of the circumstances, including slow or stopped traffic, employees are required to use hands-free operations or pull off to the side of the road and safely stop the vehicle before placing or accepting a call. Employees are encouraged to refrain from discussion of complicated or emotional matters and to keep their eyes on the road while driving at all times. Special care should be taken in situations where there is traffic or inclement weather, or the employee is driving in an unfamiliar area.
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Hands-free equipment will be provided with company-issued phones to facilitate the provisions of this policy.
Reading or sending text messages while driving is strictly prohibited.
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Employees who are charged with traffic violations resulting from the use of their phones while driving will be solely responsible for all liabilities that result from such actions.
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Video or Audio Recording Devices​
The use of a camera or other video or audio recording-capable devices on company premises is prohibited without the express prior permission of management and of the person(s) subject to recording.
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