Purpose
Purpose
The purpose of this policy is to ensure that all property maintained by Early Autism Services is
kept in the best possible working condition and to ensure proper use of such property and Early
Autism Services networks.
“Property,” as the term is used in this policy, is defined as any piece of equipment, furnishing,
vehicle, building or supply leased, owned, donated or otherwise in the custodial care of Early
Autism Services or any person acting as its agent.
No Early Autism Services employee should expect any privacy on Early Autism Services premises
or when using Early Autism Services property or networks, except that which is required by law.
Note: Early Autism Services employees designated to care for such property is liable for cost of
damages including stolen, lost or corrupted electronics. This contract serves as an agreement
between the employee and EAS to make the necessary deduction against the employee’s pay for
the cost of lost, stolen, corrupted and/or damaged item caused by the employee. Employee’s
General Guidelines on the Use of Company Property
All Early Autism Services employees must maintain his or her work environment in an orderly
fashion and follow all Early Autism Services rules to ensure its proper use and maintenance.
Any employee who is found to have neglected or misused Early Autism Services property will be
subject to disciplinary action up to and including termination. If an employee’s misuse of Early
Autism Services property damages the property, Early Autism Services reserves the right to
require the employee to pay all of the cost to repair or replace the property. The cost will be
deducted from your paycheck. Misappropriation of Early Autism Services property is grounds for
immediate termination and possible criminal action.
No employee may use Early Autism Services property (including IPads, computers, laptops,
pagers, telephones, cellphones, copiers, faxes, Internet services and printers) for personal use
unless specific permission has been granted by the employee’s Clinical Director. If such
permission is granted, the employee will be responsible for the care and return of the loaned
property. Special care should be taken to identify any concerns regarding its condition before the
property is removed or used by the employee for personal use.
Use and Dissemination of Company Information
“Information,” as the term is used in this policy, includes without limitation any information
owned or used by Early Autism Services, such as:
• Any company employee or client lists.
• Any company database information, including addresses and telephone numbers.
• Any information from Early Autism Services employee personnel files, including
employee addresses, telephone numbers, employment status and wage history.
• Any photographs, videotapes and sound clips of any Early Autism Services employee or
client.
Only those employees who are authorized by Early Autism Services’ board of directors or
executive team, or whose job description permits them to do so, may speak on behalf of Early
Autism Services. Notwithstanding the foregoing, specific permission from the Early Autism
Services’ board of directors or executive team will be required before any Early Autism Services
employee may disseminate confidential Early Autism Services information.
No employee may knowingly dispense such information to any outside party unless authorization
has been granted. This could include other employees who do not have the right to know such
information. Any breach will be considered a violation of Early Autism Services policy concerning
confidentiality, and it may constitute a violation of state or federal law.