At Z Staffing (“the Company”) we believe that socialising between co-workers, management, clients and customers can help to build staff morale and positive and productive working relationships.

The Company may organise staff social functions from time to time. These functions may be held either on work premises or at another venue. Whilst these functions are for the enjoyment of staff, clients and business colleagues may attend these functions on occasion.

In so far as this policy imposes any obligations on the Company, those obligations are not contractual and do not give rise to any contractual rights. To the extent that this policy describes benefits and entitlements for employees, they are discretionary in nature and are also not intended to be contractual. The terms and conditions of employment that are intended to be contractual are set out in an employee’s written employment contract.

The Company may unilaterally introduce, vary, remove or replace this policy at any time.

Employees are reminded that they must conduct themselves in a professional and responsible manner during staff functions and all employees are expected to meet the following behavioural standards:

• If alcohol is served during a staff function, employees must take an appropriate and responsible approach to alcohol consumption;
• Any use of illegal drugs during staff functions is strictly prohibited;
• Equal opportunity and anti-discrimination are a high priority within the Company and employees are required to be mindful of their behaviour consistent with the Workplace Anti-Bullying & Anti-Harassment Policy and Equal Employment Opportunity and Anti-Discrimination Policy;
• Abusive language and threatening or violent behaviour are not permitted in work situations including during staff functions;
• Employees are required to treat all company property or other facilities (such as where a staff function is held at a different venue) with respect and care.

A breach of this policy may result in disciplinary action up to and including termination of employment.

OTHER POLICIES

Employees and are encouraged to read this policy in conjunction with other relevant Company policies, including:

• Code of Conduct;
• Workplace Anti-Bullying & Anti-Harassment Policy;
• Equal Employment Opportunity and Anti-Discrimination Policy.

COMMERCIAL-IN-CONFIDENCE

Document Title Staff and Social Functions Policy

Release Date 06 May 2024

Review Date 06 May 2025