Code of conduct of Sexual Harrassment in the Workplace

Republic Act No. 7877

Anti-Sexual Harassment Act of 1995 Workplace Environment. Sexual harassment in the workplace is unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, or other verbal or physical harassment of a sexual nature. It can happen in person, online, or at work-related functions.

Republic Act No. 7877, also known as the Anti-Sexual Harassment Act of 1995, aims to protect individuals in the workplace from sexual harassment. The law defines sexual harassment, sets employer responsibilities, and establishes procedures for filing complaints.

Definition of Sexual Harassment

Sexual harassment occurs in a work-related environment when a person with authority demands, requests, or requires any sexual favor from another individual, whether or not the request is accepted, under circumstances that imply that submission is a condition for employment, promotion, or favorable treatment.

Forms of Sexual Harassment in the Workplace

• Verbal: Unwanted sexual comments, jokes, or propositions.
• Non-Verbal: Leering, gestures, or displaying offensive materials.
• Physical: Unwanted touching, patting, or any form of physical contact of a sexual nature.
• Quid Pro Quo: Offering job benefits in exchange for sexual favors.

Employer Responsibilities

Employers are required to:

• Create a safe working environment free from sexual harassment.
• Implement policies against sexual harassment and inform all employees of these policies.
• Establish procedures for handling complaints, ensuring confidentiality and non-retaliation.
• Provide training and awareness programs for all employees.

Filing a Complaint

• Complaints should be filed with the employer, who is responsible for investigating and taking action.
• If the employer fails to act, the complaint can be filed with the Commission on Human Rights or other appropriate bodies.
• 3. The complaint must be treated with confidentiality to protect the identity of all parties involved.

Penalties and Sanctions

• Violators of RA 7877 may face disciplinary actions, including termination of employment.
• Any person who violates the provisions of the law shall be penalized by imprisonment of not less than one (1) month nor more than six (6) months, or a fine of not less than Ten Thousand Pesos (P10,000) nor more than Twenty Thousand Pesos (P20,000), or both such fine and imprisonment at the discretion of the court.

RA 7877 is crucial for creating a respectful and professional workplace environment. Employees are encouraged to speak up against sexual harassment, and employers must take proactive steps to prevent and address it.

Code of conduct of Safe Spaces Act in the Workplace

Safe Spaces Act (RA 11313)

Focus: Protecting Individuals from Gender-Based Harassment

Republic Act No. 11313, also known as the Safe Spaces Act, was enacted to address all forms of gender-based harassment, both in physical and online spaces. It expands the scope of harassment beyond the workplace to include public areas, schools, and social media.

Objectives of the Safe Spaces Act

• Protect all individuals from gender-based sexual harassment in public and private spaces.
• Promote a culture of respect, equality, and non-discrimination.
• Strengthen measures against gender-based harassment, both offline and online.

What does the Safe Spaces Act cover?

• The law covers all forms of gender-based sexual harassment (GBSH) committed in public spaces, educational or training institutions, workplace, as well as online space.
• Gender-based Streets and Public Spaces Sexual Harassment
• GBSH in street and public spaces is defined as acts which are committed through any unwanted and uninvited sexual actions or remarks against any person regardless of the motive for committing such action or remarks.

What are the acts of gender-based sexual harassment (GBSH) in public spaces?

• a. Catcalling or unwanted remarks directed towards a person, commonly done in the form of wolf- whistling (paninipol), misogynistic, transphobic, homophobic, and sexist slurs, as well as unwanted invitations;
• Sexist remarks or slurs-statements that are indicative of prejudice, stereotyping, or discrimination on the basis of sex, typically against women
• Homophobic remarks are indicative of fear, hatred or aversion towards persons who are perceived to be or actually identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, queer, pansexual and such other persons of diverse sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or towards any person perceived to or actually have experienced same-sex attraction.
• Misogynistic remarks or slurs- statements that are indicative of the feeling of hating women or the belief that men are inherently better than women
• Transphobic remarks or slurs-statements that are indicative of fear, hatred or aversion towards persons whose gender identity and/or expression do not conform with their sex assigned at birth.
• b. Persistent uninvited comments or gestures on a person’s appearance;
• c. Relentless requests for personal details;
• d. Statement of sexual comments and suggestions;
• e. Public masturbation or flashing of private parts, groping, making offensive body gestures at someone, and other similar lewd sexual actions;
• f. Any advances, whether verbal or physical, that is unwanted and has threatened one’s sense of personal space and physical safety. This may include cursing, leering and intrusive gazing, and taunting;
• g. Persistent telling of sexual jokes, use of sexual names; and
• h. Stalking or conduct directed at a person involving the repeated visual or physical proximity, non-consensual communication, or a combination thereof that cause or will likely cause a person to fear for one’s own safety or the safety of others, or to suffer emotional distress.
• Penalties vary according to the act of GBSH committed and how often a person was convicted for violating the laws.
• Local government units may come up with ordinances that
  impose heavier penalties for the acts specified in the
  Safe Spaces Act, subject to the conditions
  set under the Administrative Code.

Gender-Based Online Sexual Harassment

• Gender-based Online Sexual Harassment includes acts that use information and communications technology in terrorizing and intimidating victims through:
• threats (physical, psychological, and emotional), unwanted sexual misogynistic, transphobic, homophobic and sexist remarks and comments online whether publicly or through direct and private   messages;
• invasion of the victim’s privacy through cyberstalking and incessant messaging; 
• uploading and sharing without the consent of the victim any form of media that contains photos, voice, or video with sexual content; 
• any unauthorized recording and sharing of any of the victim’s photos, videos or any information online;
• impersonating identities of victims online or posting lies about victims to harm their reputation; or 
• filing false abuse reports to online platforms to silence victims. 

Gender-Based Online Sexual Harassment

• Cyberstalking is a form by stalking that is committed through an electronic medium in which online communication takes place. To constitute an offense, the conduct must be manifested through the (repeated) use of electronic communications in stalking.
• “Stalking” an online profile which is publicly accessible in itself does not constitute an offense.

What are the penalties for online gender-based sexual harassment?

• The penalty of online GBSH violation is prision correccional in its medium period [imprisonment of six (6) months and one (1) day to two (2) years and four (4) months] or a fine of not less than one hundred thousand pesos (PHP 100,000.00) but not more than five hundred thousand pesos (PHP 500,000.00), or both, at the discretion of the court.
• If the perpetrator is a juridical person, its license or franchise shall be automatically deemed revoked, and the persons liable shall be the officers thereof, including the editor or reporter in the case of print media, and the station manager, editor and broadcaster in the case of broadcast media. 
• An alien (foreigner) who commits gender-based online sexual harassment shall be subjected to deportation proceedings after serving sentence and payment of fines.

Where can a victim of online gender-based sexual harassment file a complaint?

• The victim can file a complaint directly with the National Bureau of Investigation through its Cybercrime Division, the Philippine National Police Anti-Cybercrime Group, or the Office of the Cybercrime of the Department of Justice.

Gender-Based Sexual Harassment in Workplaces

• Gender-based sexual harassment in the workplace includes the following:
• A. an act or series of acts involving any unwelcome sexual advances, requests or demand for sexual favors or any act of sexual nature, whether done verbally, physically or through the use of technology such as text messaging or electronic mail or through any other forms of information and communication systems, that has or could have a detrimental effect on the conditions of an individual’s employment or education, job performance or opportunities;
• B. a conduct of sexual nature and other conduct based on sex affecting the dignity of a person, which is unwelcome, unreasonable, and offensive to the recipient, whether done verbally, physically or through the use of technology such as text messaging or electronic mail or through any other forms of information and communication systems;
• C. a conduct that is unwelcome and pervasive and creates an intimidating, hostile or humiliating environment for the recipient.
• Workplaces include all sites, locations, spaces, where work is being undertaken by an employee within or outside the premises of the usual place of business of the employer.

Is Sexual Harassment between peers or by a subordinate to a superior now covered under this law?

• Yes. The first law to penalize sexual harassment, Anti-Sexual Harassment Act of 1995 (Republic Act No. 7877) recognized that sexual harassment occurs in work, education, and training environments. However, it requires the existence of authority, influence or moral ascendancy between the offender and the offended party. It did not specifically address the issue of “hostile environment” resulting from sexual harassment between peers or co-employees, or those committed against a superior. The Safe Spaces Act addresses these gaps by recognizing that sexual harassment can be committed between peers, or by a subordinate to a superior officer.

Is Sexual Harassment between peers or by a subordinate to a superior now covered under this law?

• Yes. The first law to penalize sexual harassment, Anti-Sexual Harassment Act of 1995 (Republic Act No. 7877) recognized that sexual harassment occurs in work, education, and training environments. However, it requires the existence of authority, influence or moral ascendancy between the offender and the offended party. It did not specifically address the issue of “hostile environment” resulting from sexual harassment between peers or co-employees, or those committed against a superior. The Safe Spaces Act addresses these gaps by recognizing that sexual harassment can be committed between peers, or by a subordinate to a superior officer.

What can a victim of workplace GBSH do?

• The victim can file an administrative complaint with the Committee on Decorum and Investigation and/or file a civil and/or criminal case before the courts.

Prohibited Acts in Public Spaces

The Safe Spaces Act prohibits the following acts in public areas:

• Catcalling, wolf-whistling, and lewd gestures.
• Stalking or following a person.
• Persistent telling of sexual jokes or remarks.
• Unwanted sexual advances and touching.

Prohibited Acts in the Workplace

Gender-based sexual harassment in the workplace includes:

• Requests or demands for sexual favors in exchange for job-related benefits.
• Verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature that affects work conditions.
• Creating a hostile or intimidating work environment through sexual remarks or actions.

Employer Responsibilities

Employers must:

• Develop and implement anti-sexual harassment policies.
• Establish a grievance procedure to handle complaints.
• Conduct training and awareness campaigns for all employees.
• Ensure a safe and respectful working environment.

Online Sexual Harassment

The Safe Spaces Act also covers online harassment, which includes:

• Sending sexually explicit messages or images without consent.
• Cyberstalking and online threats of a sexual nature.
• Uploading or sharing private photos or videos without permission.

Penalties for Violations

• Penalties under the Safe Spaces Act may include fines, imprisonment, or both, depending on the severity of the offense.
• Repeat offenders may face more severe punishments, including longer prison terms and higher fines.

Conclusion

• The Safe Spaces Act is a comprehensive law that aims to protect individuals from gender-based harassment in all areas of life. It is essential for everyone to be aware of their rights and for organizations to foster safe and respectful environments.

CODE OF CONDUCT

SECTION 1 – Disciplinary Policy

▰It is the company policy to maintain harmonious relationship between. The company and employees, officers, and subordinates and between and among employees. To this end, this Code of Conduct is issued as a form of disciplinary  measures to maintain order and discipline. The Code of Conduct is likewise issued to standardize the admin of disciplinaryprocedure.

▰Infractions and violations of this Code shall be subject to disciplinary actions, ranging from written warning to suspension without pay or termination of employment in case of serious or repeated offenses as circumstances may warrant. It shall be expected that the implementation of this Code shall be assisted by all levels of management staff to establish proper discipline and decorum important to the effective and efficient operation of the company is the management task in implementing this Code.

Section 7 - Application of Penalties

▰In general, the notice of decision shall be issued by: HR/DH Concerned and the General Manager.

▰For disciplinary actions for rank and file employees with imposed penalty of stern warning and below, the respective Department Head concerned shall have the authority to issue the same.

Section 8 -  Administrative disciplinary process

1. Incident report shall be prepared by the reporting employee to the HR department.

2. Upon receipt of the Incident Report, the HR Department shall assessed the issue. If the incident requires appropriate action or for clarification, the HR department shall issue a Notice to Explain to the employee concerned on the matter stating therein the necessary facts and details as reported. In addition, referring the matter to the Code of Conduct and stating the appropriate offense deemed violated. The Notice to Explain shall provide the employee the opportunity to answer and explain his side of the issue at least 5 days from receipt thereof.

3. Upon receipt of the Notice to Explain, the employee concerned shall explain, answer, and submit evidence, if any, as to the allegations contained therein within the prescribed period. The employee may request a clarificatory hearing before the HR department, if necessary. Failure to answer shall waive his right to be heard and shall render the management decide based on available records.
4. Upon receipt of the employee’s explanation and answer, the HR department in coordination with the Department Head concerned shall evaluate and assessed the circumstances and prepare the necessary recommendation for disciplinary sanction or consideration.
5. Thereafter, a notice of decision shall be issued to the employee containing therein the gist of the Notice to Explain and the explanation, the conclusion and the appropriate offense violated. It shall also contained the appropriate sanction imposed.

6. The notice of decision shall be issued to the employee copy furnished the accounting department in cases where the sanction involves suspension, termination, and other concerns requiring appropriate action. The HR department shall see to it that the sanction is implemented.

   The HR department shall ensure that the corresponding notices as above-required are duly received by the employee concerned stating his name, signature and date and time of receipt. Services of such notices must be done personally. If personal service is not possible, it shall be serve either by registered mail or private courier with explanation.

Section 9 - OFFENSES AND PENALTIES

1. SerioInsubordinationus Misconduct
2. Insubordination
3. Neglect of Duty
4. Fraud of breach of Trust and Confidence
5. Crimes against the person of the er, co-ee, guest or property and etc.
6. Analogous cases

ARTICLE 1: OFFENSES AGAINST COMPANY INTEREST

Section 1.0

Giving false testimony, which includes presentation of falsified documents or information on any research/study or during investigation being undertaken or conducted by the company or during application for employment.

Sanctions:

1st Offense  :  1-3 Days suspension

2nd Offense  :  4-10 Days suspension

3rd Offense  :  Dismissal

Section 1.1 

Directly or indirectly engaging in any business transaction which is in conflict with or prejudicial to the interest of the company.

Sanctions:

1st Offense  : 4-10 Days suspension

2nd Offense  : Dismissal

Section 1.2

Any form of extortion.

Sanctions: 1st Offense  : Dismissal

Section 1.3

Without authority, entering into any contract or transaction, on behalf of the company, manifestly and grossly disadvantageous to the company, its image or operations (whether or not the employee profits); Unauthorized use of company name without prior authority, whether or not for personal gain.;falsely reprsenting one’s self as an officer, agent or representativeof the company or any of its departments.

Sanctions: 1st Offense  : Dismissal

Section 1.4

Circulation/participation of subversive/obscene materials/acts within or outside of the Company premises.

Sanctions:

1st Offense  :  1-3 Days suspension

2nd Offense  :  4-10 Days suspension

3rd Offense  :  Dismissal

Section 1.5

Falsification or tampering or misrepresentation of any material or relevant personal document or record for employment or forging signatures of Company officials.

Sanctions:1st Offense  :  Dismissal

Section 1.6

Misappropriation, converting, altering in part or in full, to the prejudice of the company, money, goods or property entrusted to employee or embezzlement of company funds/assets.; unauthorized use of company funds and assets, directly or indirectly for one’s own benefit/advantage.

Sanctions: 1st Offense  :  Dismissal

Section 1.7

Unauthorized disclosure/reproduction of company and/or guests, classified information, trade secrets or permitting or assisting any person to have an access to such confidential information.

Sanctions: 1st Offense  :  Dismissal

Section 1.8

Any form of bribery or offering or accepting money, gift or anything of value from any employee, personally or thru another, to qualify for preference, or have favorable condition of employment/business transaction.

Sanctions:1st Offense  :  Dismissal

Section 1.9

Illegal mass assembly or concerted effort, deliberately slowing down, hindering and/or limiting work output, including influencing others to do the same, causing wastage, delays, damage, additional cost, rework or slump in company operations.; including or creating disturbance resulting to disruption or delay in work operations.

Sanctions:1st Offense  :  Dismissal

Section 1.10

Contracting jobs, accepting, sideline work or attending to other jobs which will conflict with the best interest of the company or will hamper the operations of the company.; performing other functions or duties not officially designated or authorized or certified that resulted to any damage in company property or significant disruption of work.

Sanctions:

1st Offense  :  1-3 Days suspension

2nd Offense  :  4-10 Days suspension

3rd Offense  :  Dismissal

Section 1.11

Submission of fraudulent claims for reimbursements, expense reports, false/altered receipts and other documents.

Sanctions:1st Offense  :  Dismissal

Section 1.12

Conniving or attempting to connive with suppliers/guests/co- employees, supervisors to the disadvantage of /or to defraud the company.

Sanctions:1st Offense  :  Dismissal

Section 1.13

Deliberately mixing and/or substituting a devise, production materials or documents, without authorization from the management, resulting to loss or damage of the product or company property.

Sanctions:

1st Offense  :  1-3 Days suspension

2nd Offense  :  4-10 Days suspension

3rd Offense  :  Dismissal

Section 1.14

Obtaining or attempting to obtain work-related materials/suppliers or tools through fraudulent orders.

Sanctions: 1st Offense  :  Dismissal

Section 1.15

Discrediting company name or its products, officers, management and employees or another person or entity to the prejudiced of the reputation of the company.

Sanctions:

1st Offense  :  4-10 Days suspension

2nd Offense  :  Dismissal

Section 1.16

Refusal to give information during investigation conducted by management.

Sanctions:

1st Offense  :  4-10 Days suspension

2nd Offense  :  Dismissal

Section 1.17

Conducting personal business inside company premises whether or not in conflict of the interest of the company.

Sanctions:

1st Offense  :  4-10 Days suspension

2nd Offense  :  Dismissal

Section 1.18

Soliciting, collecting in any form, contribution for any purpose at any time  without authority from management.

Sanctions: 

1st Offense  :  4-10 Days suspension

2nd Offense  :  Dismissal

Section 1.19

Lending money to co-employees whether within or outside of the Company premises.

Sanctions: 

1st Offense  :  4-10 Days suspension

2nd Offense  :  Dismissal

Section 1.20

Sabotage the operations or procedures or activities of the company.

Sanctions: 1st Offense  :  Dismissal

ARTICLE 2: OFFENSES AGAINST ATTENDANCE /PUNCTUALITY
/TIMEKEEPING

Section 2.0

Absence without leave for consecutive 3-5 working days or more without prior written/verbal notice to immediate supervisor.

Sanctions:

1st Offense  :  1-3 Days suspension

2nd Offense  :  4-10 Days suspension

3rd Offense  :  Dismissal

Section 2.1

Leaving the work area or failure to be at the post without prior permission of the manager or immediate supervisor of his department ; leaving the company premises during working hours without prior written approval from his immediate superior.

Note:additional refund of the corresponding salary received while abandoning post.

Sanctions: 

1st Offense  :  Warning

2nd Offense  :  1-3 Days suspension

3rd Offense  :  4-10 Days suspension

4th Offense  :  Dismissal

Section 2.2

Absence without leave for consecutive 1-2 days.

Sanctions: 

1st Offense  :  Warning

2nd Offense  :  1-3 Days suspension

3rd Offense  :  4-10 Days suspension

4th Offense  :  Dismissal

Section 2.3

Absent without leave for 6 consecutive days or more but return to work prior to having been declared abandonment of work.

Sanctions: 

1st Offense  :  4-10 Days suspension

2nd Offense  :  Dismissal

Section 2.4

Absent without leave for 6 days or more is considered abandonment of work.

Sanctions:  1st Offense  :  Dismissal

Section 2.5

Falsification or tampering of time records or that of another employee or logging in the attendance account of another employee or knowingly and willfully causing or allowing another employee to log his own attendance account, or deleting the same in the system or in the records without authority.

Sanctions: 

1st Offense  :  4-10 Days suspension

2nd Offense  :  Dismissal

Section 2.6

A total of four (4) or more tardiness during any given month shall be considered "habitual".

Sanctions: 

1st Offense  :  Warning

2nd Offense  :  1-3 Days suspension

3rd Offense  :  4-10 Days suspension

4th Offense  :  Dismissal

Section 2.7

Failure to accomplish the Locator slip upon leaving the Company premises or to comply with any given written schedule, without any justifiable or valid reasons.

Sanctions: 

1st Offense  :  Warning

2nd Offense  :  1-3 Days suspension

3rd Offense  :  4-10 Days suspension

4th Offense  :  Dismissal

Section 2.8

Allowing employees to leave the company premises without securing approved locator slip.

Sanctions:

1st Offense  :  Warning

2nd Offense  :  1-3 Days suspension

3rd Offense  :  4-10 Days suspension

4th Offense  :  Dismissal

Section 2.9

Malingering or pretending to be sick in order to be excused from work.; Loitering or abandonment of post during working hours without authority or just cause.

Sanctions: 

1st Offense  :  Warning

2nd Offense  :  1-3 Days suspension

3rd Offense  :  4-10 Days suspension

4th Offense  :  Dismissal

Section 2.10

Abuse or extending break-time or prolonged use of phones for personal use during business hours.

Sanctions:

1st Offense  :  Warning

2nd Offense  :  1-3 Days suspension

3rd Offense  :  4-10 Days suspension

4th Offense  :  Dismissal

Section 2.11

Sleeping during working hours or while on duty.

Sanctions:

1st Offense  :  Warning

2nd Offense  :  1-3 Days suspension

3rd Offense  :  4-10 Days suspension

4th Offense  :  Dismissal

Section 2.12

Failure to log in before and after office hours without any justifiable reasons, thrice or more within any given cut-off period.

Sanctions: 

1st Offense  :  Warning

2nd Offense  :  1-3 Days suspension

3rd Offense  :  4-10 Days suspension

4th Offense  :  Dismissal

Section 2.13

Failure to work mandatory overtime, without valid reason.

Sanctions:

1st Offense  :  Warning

2nd Offense  :  1-3 Days suspension

3rd Offense  :  4-10 Days suspension

4th Offense  :  Dismissal

Section 2.14

Unauthorized change in work schedule or changes in shift without prior written approval from immediate supervisor.

Sanctions:

1st Offense  :  Warning

2nd Offense  :  1-3 Days suspension

3rd Offense  :  4-10 Days suspension

4th Offense  :  Dismissal

ARTICLE 3: OFFENSES AGAINST COMPANY PROPERTY AND OTHERS

Section 3.0

Any act of vandalism or the malicious or deliberate destruction of property or other things on purpose own by the company guest, employees or removal, defacing, and tearing or altering the content or form of an official poster, tarpaulins, signages, announcement, memo circulars and other official documents posted on the bulletin board.

Sanctions: 

1st Offense  :  4-10 Days suspension

2nd Offense  :  Dismissal with payment of damages

Section 3.1

Robbery/theft/pilferage or attempt, in any form or taking out or attempting to take out company property, products/goods/equipment without proper authority own by the company, co-workers and guests.

Sanctions: 1st Offense  :  Dismissal

Section 3.2

Unauthorized, improper, incorrect use of company materials/vehicles or equipment or doing unauthorized work/repair, such as, but not limited to computers, service vehicles or other company-owned or consigned equipment, with or without damage to company property or loss of sales or business opportunities.

Sanctions: 

1st Offense  :  4-10 Days suspension

2nd Offense  :    Dismissal

Section 3.3

Any attempts to hiding or concealing or any attempt thereof of any information/documents/company property or vital company records/reports and statistics, causing breach of confidentiality or damage to the Company, its products, image or operation.

Sanctions:  1st Offense  :  Dismissal

Section 3.4

Acts of negligence while at work resulting to injury to persons and/or damage to property, or company image, loss of sales or business opportunities.

Sanctions: 

1st Offense  :  1-3 Days suspension

2nd Offense  :  4-10 Days suspension

3rd Offense  :  Dismissal

Section 3.5

Unauthorized alteration or forgery or falsification or tampering or, imitation of company records and documents or any records and documents submitted to the company such as but not limited to timecards, medical records, etc.

Sanctions:

1st Offense  :  1-3 Days suspension

2nd Offense  :  4-10 Days suspension

3rd Offense  :  Dismissal

Section 3.6

Failure by employee to, within 24 hours, report to his immediate supervisor or any person in authority any damage or defect in/loss of company property, vehicle, machine or equipment,  within his/her schedule of work area.

Sanctions:

1st Offense  :  Warning

2nd Offense  :  1-3 Days suspension

3rd Offense  :  4-10 Days suspension

4th Offense  :  Dismissal

Section 3.7

Posting of unauthorized material on the bulletin board.

Sanctions:

1st Offense  :  Warning

2nd Offense  :  1-3 Days suspension

3rd Offense  :  4-10 Days suspension

4th Offense  :  Dismissal

Section 3.8

Neglecting or failing to return in due time any borrowed company property/tools/materials.

Sanctions:

1st Offense  :  Warning

2nd Offense  :  1-3 Days suspension

3rd Offense  :  4-10 Days suspension

4th Offense  :  Dismissal

Section 3.9

Consuming and/or cooking any consumable food, drinks, or ingredients from the company kitchens and restaurants. Using butanes and gas tanks without authorization for personal use.

Sanctions: 

1st Offense  :  1-3 Days suspension

2nd Offense  :  4-10 Days suspension

3rd Offense  :  Dismissal

ARTICLE 4: OFFENSES AGAINST PERSON

Section 4.0

Making false, vicious or malicious remarks/statements, whether verbally or in writing or in digital form in any social media platform, against the company officers or employees causing injury or damage to reputation.

Sanctions: 

1st Offense  :  4-10 Days suspension

2nd Offense  :  Dismissal

Section 4.1

Assaults, attacks, employ force, inflicts physical injury on company officials or their representatives or co-employees, while engaged in the performance of official Functions.

Sanctions: 1st Offense  :  Dismissal

Section 4.2

Coercing, threatening or intimidating any company officer or his duly authorized representative, employee, or guests, including members of their families, with or without demand or condition.

Sanctions:

1st Offense  :  4-10 Days suspension

2nd Offense  :  Dismissal

Section 4.3

Showing or displaying indecent or scandalous appearance, conduct or behavior.

Sanctions: 

1st Offense  :  1-3 Days suspension

2nd Offense  :  4-10 Days suspension

3rd Offense  :  Dismissal

Section 4.4 

Trespassing over the rights of others such as willful or malicious opening of official or personal mails, documents, personal gifts belonging to others.

Sanctions:

1st Offense  :  1-3 Days suspension

2nd Offense  :  4-10 Days suspension

3rd Offense  :  Dismissal

Section 4.5 

Implicating co-employees in an offense by planting evidence for the purpose of concealing offenses or to mislead the investigation.

Sanctions:  1st Offense  :  Dismissal

Section 4.6 

Inflicting bodily injury or any attempt on another person anytime within the company premises or during any company-sponsored activity.

Sanctions: 

1st Offense  :  4-10 Days suspension

2nd Offense  :  Dismissal

Section 4.7

Spreading fake news, false information or rumors relating to the company officers or its employees or to the business operations, undertakings, safety or security.

Sanctions:

1st Offense  :  Warning

2nd Offense  :  1-3 Days suspension

3rd Offense  :  4-10 Days suspension

4th Offense  :  Dismissal

Section 4.8

Malicious mischief or engaging in disorderly conduct like horse- playing; scuffing, shouting or throwing of things.

Sanctions:

1st Offense  :  Warning

2nd Offense  :  1-3 Days suspension

3rd Offense  :  4-10 Days suspension

4th Offense  :  Dismissal

ARTICLE 5: OFFENSE AGAINST PUBLIC MORALS

Section 5.0

Any act of dishonesty in the performance of duty or perjury.; Perjury or any act of lying in any official business transaction, investigation and inquiry.

Sanctions:

1st Offense  :  Warning

2nd Offense  :  1-3 Days suspension

3rd Offense  :  4-10 Days suspension

4th Offense  :  Dismissal

Section 5.1

Use, possession, dealing, selling or transmitting or administering any prohibited drug including but not limited to marijuana, opium, valium, Shabu or cocaine.

Sanctions:

1st Offense  :  4-10 Days suspension

2nd Offense  :  Dismissal

Section 5.2

Consumption of alcoholic drinks before or during working hours within or outside company premises.

Sanctions:

1st Offense  :  1-3 Days suspension

2nd Offense  :  4-10 Days suspension

3rd Offense  :  Dismissal

Section 5.3

Reporting for duty while under the influence of liquor.

Sanctions:

1st Offense  :  1-3 Days suspension

2nd Offense  :  4-10 Days suspension

3rd Offense  :  Dismissal

Section 5.4

Taking part in or promoting or failure to report any unauthorized gambling, illegal lottery or any other games of chance within company premises.

Sanctions: 

1st Offense  :  1-3 Days suspension

2nd Offense  :  4-10 Days suspension

3rd Offense  :  Dismissal

Section 5.5

Exerting undue influence, abuse of power by managers/department/division heads and/or supervisors on subordinates to gain advantage, financial or otherwise, or other forms of benefits.

Sanctions:

1st Offense  :  1-3 Days suspension

2nd Offense  :  4-10 Days suspension

3rd Offense  :  Dismissal

Section 5.6

Conduct unbecoming/violating common decency and morality within the company premises or during company-sponsored activities.

Sanctions: 

1st Offense  :  Warning

2nd Offense  :  1-3 Days suspension

3rd Offense  :  4-10 Days suspension

4th Offense  :  Dismissal

Section 5.7

Commission of any criminal act or against persons/property.

Sanctions:  1st Offense  :  Dismissal

Section 5.8

Engaging in illicit relationship or scandalous acts prejudicial to the company's reputation or against accepted moral standards.

Sanctions: 

1st Offense  :  Warning

2nd Offense  :  1-3 Days suspension

3rd Offense  :  4-10 Days suspension

4th Offense  :  Dismissal

ARTICLE 6: OFFENSES AGAINST HEALTH, SAFETY AND SECURITY REGULATIONS

Section 6.0

Using another ID or allowing another person to use RFID card or using RFID of another employee.

Sanctions: 

1st Offense  :  1-3 Days suspension

2nd Offense  :  4-10 Days suspension

3rd Offense  :  Dismissal

Section 6.1

Bringing in of prohibited items or things inside the  company premises, production areas or other restricted areas.

Sanctions:

1st Offense  :  Warning

2nd Offense  :  1-3 Days suspension

3rd Offense  :  4-10 Days suspension

4th Offense  :  Dismissal

Section 6.2

Any act of breach of safety and security rules and regulations.

Sanctions: 

1st Offense  :  1-3 Days suspension

2nd Offense  :  4-10 Days suspension

3rd Offense  :  Dismissal

Section 6.3

Failure to wear Company ID before entering and while inside company premises or during duty hours.

Sanctions:

1st Offense  :  Warning

2nd Offense  :  1-3 Days suspension

3rd Offense  :  4-10 Days suspension

4th Offense  :  Dismissal

Section 6.4

Refusal to cooperate with security or comply with procedures, i.e. refusal to submit for inspection any personal belonging, refusal to undergo frisking, refusal to submit personal vehicles for inspection, etc.

Note: Anytime, any employee who refuse to submit for inspection can be prohibited to enter company premises.

Sanctions:

1st Offense  :  1-3 Days suspension

2nd Offense  :  4-10 Days suspension

3rd Offense  :  Dismissal

Section 6.5

Entering restricted areas without proper authorization.

Sanctions: 

1st Offense  :  Warning

2nd Offense  :  1-3 Days suspension

3rd Offense  :  4-10 Days suspension

4th Offense  :  Dismissal

Section 6.6

Smoking while on duty or lighting of fire in prohibited areas or smoking while wearing the company uniform.

Sanctions: 

1st Offense  :  Warning

2nd Offense  :  1-3 Days suspension

3rd Offense  :  4-10 Days suspension

4th Offense  :  Dismissal

Section 6.7

Not wearing the prescribed safety gear or any violation of safety rules and regulations, which results to injury of self or co-employee and/or damage to company property.

Sanctions:

1st Offense  :  1-3 Days suspension

2nd Offense  :  4-10 Days suspension

3rd Offense  :  Dismissal

Section 6.8

Possessing, bringing or attempting to bring in alcoholic beverages, without proper authorization from the management.

Sanctions: 

1st Offense  :  1-3 Days suspension

2nd Offense  :  4-10 Days suspension

3rd Offense  :  Dismissal

Section 6.9

Possessing, bringing, or attempting to bring in deadly weapons, firearm, ammunitions or explosives.

Sanctions: 

1st Offense  :  4-10 Days suspension

2nd Offense  :  Dismissal

Section 6.10

Using or in possession/Selling, trading of illegal/prohibited drugs.

Sanctions:  1st Offense  :  Dismissal

Section 6.11

Conviction of a crime by a court of competent jurisdiction under Philippine laws.

Sanctions:  1st Offense  :  Dismissal

Section 6.12

Unauthorized use of pyrotechnics, firecrackers, and the likes inside the company premises or during company-sponsored activities.

Sanctions:

1st Offense  :  4-10 Days suspension

2nd Offense  :  Dismissal

Section 6.13

Under the influence of any prohibited drug or intoxicated with liquor while inside company premises or while inside company premises or while driving company vehicles.

Sanctions:  1st Offense  :  Dismissal

Section 6.14

Driving company vehicles without appropriate authority and/or without a valid driver's license, or without proper turnover to reliever.

Sanctions:

1st Offense  :  4-10 Days suspension

2nd Offense  :  Dismissal

Section 6.15

Knowingly harboring/Failure to notify company authorities of any affliction of a contagious disease which may endanger the health of fellow employees.

Sanctions: 

1st Offense  :  4-10 Days suspension

2nd Offense  :  Dismissal

Section 6.16

Unauthorized access to Company premises or acts of leading or giving one's identification card or uniform or Company keys for the purpose of gaining access to Company premises.

Sanctions:

1st Offense  :  4-10 Days suspension

2nd Offense  :  Dismissal

Section 6.17 

Undue interference of refusal to cooperate with persons authorized to implement Company security regulations in relations to or in connection with security protection and/or promotion.

Sanctions:

1st Offense  :  4-10 Days suspension

2nd Offense  :  Dismissal

Section 6.18 

Unauthorized ingress or egress to restricted areas without prior written authorization, or allow unauthorized persons to enter the same.

Sanctions: 

1st Offense  :  1-3 Days suspension

2nd Offense  :  4-10 Days suspension

3rd Offense  :  Dismissal

Section 6.19 

Failure or deliberate disregard to submit medical records when required by management.

Sanctions: 

1st Offense  :  1-3 Days suspension

2nd Offense  :  4-10 Days suspension

3rd Offense  :  Dismissal

Section 6.20 

Failure or deliberate disregard to declare all possessed things or bring the same inside the selling areas.

Sanctions: 

1st Offense  :  Warning

2nd Offense  :  1-3 Days suspension

3rd Offense  :  4-10 Days suspension

4th Offense  :  Dismissal

Section 6.21 

Acts creating or contributing to unsanitary conditions like spitting, urinating in company floors, walls, etc.

Sanctions:

1st Offense  :  Warning

2nd Offense  :  1-3 Days suspension

3rd Offense  :  4-10 Days suspension

4th Offense  :  Dismissal

Section 6.22 

Bringing food and/or eating inside restricted areas or taking out food  from restaurants or guests’ rooms without proper authority.

Sanctions: 

1st Offense  :  1-3 Days suspension

2nd Offense  :  4-10 Days suspension

3rd Offense  :  Dismissal

Section 6.23 

Failure to undergo annual Physical Examinations and other required health and safety procedures.

Sanctions:

1st Offense  :  Warning

  2nd Offense  :  1-3 Days suspension

  3rd Offense  :  4-10 Days suspension

       4th Offense  :  Dismissal

Section 6.23 

Failure to undergo annual Physical Examinations and other required health and safety procedures.

Sanctions: 

1st Offense  :  Warning

  2nd Offense  :  1-3 Days suspension

  3rd Offense  :  4-10 Days suspension

       4th Offense  :  Dismissal

Section 6.24 

Failure to use specified entrances and exits or designated walkways and passageways.

Sanctions: 

1st Offense  :  Warning

  2nd Offense  :  1-3 Days suspension

  3rd Offense  :  4-10 Days suspension

       4th Offense  :  Dismissal

Section 6.25 

Unauthorized possession of and/or use of master key or duplicate key which can open lockers, drawers, desks, cabinets, rooms or offices or any other equipment/vehicle/things.

Sanctions: 

1st Offense  :  4-10 Days suspension

  2nd Offense  :  Dismissal

Section 6.26 

Staying within Company premises during off-hours without permission from the department head or in his absence from the highest-ranking supervisor.

Sanctions:

1st Offense  :  Warning

  2nd Offense  :  1-3 Days suspension

  3rd Offense  :  4-10 Days suspension

       4th Offense  :  Dismissal

Section 6.27 

Bringing into and removing from Company premises any package or item for whatever reason without authority or without a “GATE PASS” duly signed by the authorized Company official.

Sanctions:

1st Offense  :  4-10 Days suspension

  2nd Offense  :  Dismissal

ARTICLE 7: OFFENSES AGAINST PERFORMANCE OF WORK

Section 7.0 

Serious misconduct or willful disobedience of the lawful orders  in connection with work.

Sanctions:

1st Offense  :  Warning

  2nd Offense  :  1-3 Days suspension

  3rd Offense  :  4-10 Days suspension

       4th Offense  :  Dismissal

Section 7.1 

Insubordination/willful refusal/neglecting to obey or perform work- related instructions/rules and regulations or failure to carry out regularly assigned duties or orders related to work.

Sanctions:

1st Offense  :  Warning

  2nd Offense  :  1-3 Days suspension

  3rd Offense  :  4-10 Days suspension

       4th Offense  :  Dismissal

Section 7.2 

Fraud or willful breach of trust reposed by the Company to its employees.

Sanctions:  1st Offense  :  Dismissal

Section 7.3 

Non-compliance with the required product processing/ specification/instruction/standard operating procedures resulting to man-hour loss/additional costs/rework/damages to product or company property/image.

Sanctions:

1st Offense  :  Warning

  2nd Offense  :  1-3 Days suspension

  3rd Offense  :  4-10 Days suspension

       4th Offense  :  Dismissal

*Employee will be liable for the man-hour loss/additional cost/damage cost/rework cost to products, services, company, and/or guest

Section 7.4

Failure on the part of the supervisor or manager who has knowledge of any  violation of the Code of Conduct and of other company rules to take steps to prevent and/or report the same to higher management.

Sanctions:

1st Offense  :  4-10 Days suspension

  2nd Offense  :  Dismissal

Section 7.5

Simple negligence through carelessness or oversight  in the performance of duties.

Sanctions:

1st Offense  :  Warning

  2nd Offense  :  1-3 Days suspension

  3rd Offense  :  4-10 Days suspension

       4th Offense  :  Dismissal

Section 7.6

Interference with the work of other employees resulting to loss or disruption of operation.

Sanctions: 

1st Offense  :  Warning

  2nd Offense  :  1-3 Days suspension

  3rd Offense  :  4-10 Days suspension

       4th Offense  :  Dismissal

Section 7.7

Inefficient performance or failure to meet performance standards as required and/or to maintain performance standards.

Sanctions:

1st Offense  :  Warning

  2nd Offense  :  1-3 Days suspension

  3rd Offense  :  4-10 Days suspension

       4th Offense  :  Dismissal

Section 7.8

Non-compliance/failure to meet required sales quota as it may apply to certain employees/individuals as per company standards/employee agreement/contract.

Sanctions:

1st Offense  :  Warning

  2nd Offense  :  1-3 Days suspension

  3rd Offense  :  4-10 Days suspension

       4th Offense  :  Dismissal

Section 7.9

Non-observance of Standard Operating Procedures/Failure to comply without justifiable reason with the Company Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) or other related or similar programs, plans or other rules and regulations, prescriptions, mandates and policies depending upon the gravity or frequency of offense.

Sanctions: 

1st Offense  :  Warning

  2nd Offense  :  1-3 Days suspension

  3rd Offense  :  4-10 Days suspension

       4th Offense  :  Dismissal

Section 7.10

Failure to inform HR Department within one (1) week after occurrence of any change in employee data/information (e.g., address, marital status, etc.) additional/change of dependents, which affects government reports/requirements.

Sanctions:

1st Offense  :  Warning

  2nd Offense  :  1-3 Days suspension

  3rd Offense  :  4-10 Days suspension

       4th Offense  :  Dismissal

Section 7.11

Failure to wear proper full complement of Company prescribed uniform and identification card while on duty, or deliberately alters the prescribed cut/design of the Company uniform or violation of dress code policy.

Sanctions: 

1st Offense  :  Warning

  2nd Offense  :  1-3 Days suspension

  3rd Offense  :  4-10 Days suspension

       4th Offense  :  Dismissal

Section 7.12

Gross negligence in performing his duty resulting into loss/damage to the company/guest property.

Sanctions:

1st Offense  :  Warning

  2nd Offense  :  1-3 Days suspension

  3rd Offense  :  4-10 Days suspension

       4th Offense  :  Dismissal

*Cost of loss/damage shall be charge to the erring employee 

Section 7.13

Unprofessionalism/failure to observe company working standards/ethics./failure to observe proper decorum.

Sanctions: 

1st Offense  :  Warning

  2nd Offense  :  1-3 Days suspension

  3rd Offense  :  4-10 Days suspension

       4th Offense  :  Dismissal

Section 7.14

Taking photos, with or without permission, of paying guests, including celebrities and VIPs.

Sanctions:

1st Offense  :  Warning

  2nd Offense  :  1-3 Days suspension

  3rd Offense  :  4-10 Days suspension

       4th Offense  :  Dismissal

ARTICLE 8: OFFENSES AGAINST GUESTS

Section 8.0

Unjustified conduct in handling guest transactions service or need, particularly if such conduct result to guest dissatisfaction.

Sanctions: 

1st Offense  :  Warning

  2nd Offense  :  1-3 Days suspension

  3rd Offense  :  4-10 Days suspension

       4th Offense  :  Dismissal

Section 8.1

Unjustified failure to provide or deliver the items, products or services requested or ordered by the guest.

Sanctions: 

1st Offense  :  Warning

  2nd Offense  :  1-3 Days suspension

  3rd Offense  :  4-10 Days suspension

       4th Offense  :  Dismissal

Section 8.2

Giving false, inaccurate, misleading, incomplete, delayed or no information to guests, when the employee knows, should know or is in the position to obtain such information, thus resulting to inconvenience, discomfort, dissatisfaction or expense to guests, loss of revenue or additional cost to the Company.

Sanctions: 

1st Offense  :  Warning

  2nd Offense  :  1-3 Days suspension

  3rd Offense  :  4-10 Days suspension

       4th Offense  :  Dismissal

Section 8.3

Disrespect or discourtesy towards any guests in any form or aspect including but not limited to rudeness, arrogance, insolence or inconsiderateness in word or in action.

Sanctions: 

1st Offense  :  1-3 Days suspension

  2nd Offense  :  4-10 Days suspension

  3rd Offense  :  Dismissal

Section 8.4

Inattention or neglect of the legal and valid demands of any guest, or refusal or failure to assist such guest, or ignoring the presence of a guest, or causing inconvenience to the guest, or performing non-work related tasks or engaging in non-work related activities, resulting to inconvenience or neglect of guests, or causing unnecessary delays in responding to guest needs or request or otherwise refusing or failing without justifiable cause to provide prompt, efficient and courteous service to guest.

Sanctions:

1st Offense  :  1-3 Days suspension

  2nd Offense  :  4-10 Days suspension

  3rd Offense  :  Dismissal

Section 8.5

Committing prohibited or criminal actions towards guests by word or by action.

Sanctions:  1st Offense  :  Dismissal

Section 8.6

Extortion or bribery, such as accepting or soliciting money personally or through an intermediary from a guest in exchange for preferential treatments, discounts contrary to Company policy.

Sanctions:  1st Offense  :  Dismissal

Section 8.7

Stealing, pilfering or deliberately or through culpable negligence damaging, destroying, misusing, or wrongfully disposing of the property of a guest.

Sanctions:  1st Offense  :  Dismissal

Section 8.8

Engaging in indecent or offensive behavior towards guests either by word or action contrary to recognized standards of quality service.

Sanctions:  1st Offense  :  Dismissal

Section 8.9

Serving guests while intoxicated or under the influence of any alcohol beverage or any controlled or prohibited drug or hallucinogenic substance, unless prescribed by a physician for medical reason and when the employee's duly authorized superiors extend permission for him to be on duty while in such condition.

Sanctions:  1st Offense  :  Dismissal

ARTICLE 9: SECURITY GUARD FORCE OFFENSES AND CORRESPONDING PENALTIES

Section 9.0

Serving guests while intoxicated or under the influence of any alcohol beverage or any controlled or prohibited drug or hallucinogenic substance, unless prescribed by a physician for medical reason and when the employee's duly authorized superiors extend permission for him to be on duty while in such condition.

Sanctions: 

1st Offense  :  Warning

  2nd Offense  :  1-3 Days suspension

  3rd Offense  :  4-10 Days suspension

       4th Offense  :  Dismissal

Section 9.1

Under the influence of alcohol.

Sanctions: 

1st Offense  :  1-3 Days suspension

  2nd Offense  :  4-10 Days suspension

  3rd Offense  :  Dismissal

Section 9.2

Under the influence of prohibited drugs while on duty.

Sanctions:  1st Offense  :  Dismissal

Section 9.3

Sleeping while on duty.

Sanctions: 

1st Offense  :  Warning

  2nd Offense  :  1-3 Days suspension

  3rd Offense  :  4-10 Days suspension

       4th Offense  :  Dismissal

Section 9.4

Caught in the possession or drinking Liquor while inside company premises, while on duty.

Sanctions:

1st Offense  :  1-3 Days suspension

  2nd Offense  :  4-10 Days suspension

  3rd Offense  :  Dismissal

Section 9.5

Not answering radio communication while on duty or failure to report over radio, status updates and failure to answer radio challenge.

Sanctions: 

1st Offense  :  Warning

  2nd Offense  :  1-3 Days suspension

  3rd Offense  :  4-10 Days suspension

       4th Offense  :  Dismissal

Section 9.6

Not wearing prescribed uniform while on duty/incomplete uniform while on duty/not wearing company ID/un-prescribed haircut/un- hygienic.

Sanctions: 

1st Offense  :  Warning

  2nd Offense  :  1-3 Days suspension

  3rd Offense  :  4-10 Days suspension

       4th Offense  :  Dismissal

Section 9.7

Smoking while on duty or on assigned post and not in designated smoking areas.

Sanctions: 

1st Offense  :  Warning

  2nd Offense  :  1-3 Days suspension

  3rd Offense  :  4-10 Days suspension

       4th Offense  :  Dismissal

Section 9.8

Using or playing with mobile phone while on duty without valid reasons.

Sanctions: 

1st Offense  :  Warning

  2nd Offense  :  1-3 Days suspension

  3rd Offense  :  4-10 Days suspension

       4th Offense  :  Dismissal

Section 9.9

Grave threats/use of threatening words or actions towards employees or guests.

Sanctions: 

1st Offense  :  4-10 Days suspension

  2nd Offense  :  Dismissal

Section 9.10

Dishonesty/intentionally or knowingly hiding the truth pertaining to company related incidents at any ROMGARJAL companies that may negatively affect operations or management of the business.

Sanctions: 

1st Offense  :  1-3 Days suspension

  2nd Offense  :  4-10 Days suspension

  3rd Offense  :  Dismissal

Section 9.11

Stealing/taking company owned items without permission or authority from the company or stealing items or relevant information from fellow employees.

Sanctions:  1st Offense  :  Dismissal

Section 9.12

Industrial espionage/divulging company secrets or strategies to others without approval from the management which may cause loss of income or disadvantage to the company.

Sanctions:  1st Offense  :  Dismissal

Section 9.13

Insubordination/intentionally disobeying orders or instruction from the supervisor or security manager (verbal or written). Not following clear and written orders.

Sanctions: 

1st Offense  :  Warning

  2nd Offense  :  1-3 Days suspension

  3rd Offense  :  4-10 Days suspension

       4th Offense  :  Dismissal

ARTICLE 10: OFFENSES AGAINTS SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT

Section 10.0

Improper disposal of waste within the company premises or not following the company guidelines on proper waste segregation.; Littering, throwing, dumping of waste within company premises, such as company roads, canal, public ground, path ways, parks and other company areas, or causing or permitting the same.

Sanctions: 

1st Offense  :  Warning

  2nd Offense  :  1-3 Days suspension

  3rd Offense  :  4-10 Days suspension

       4th Offense  :  Dismissal

Section 10.1

Smoking and throwing of cigarettes butts in undesignated smoking areas or in non-smoking areas.

Sanctions: 

1st Offense  :  Warning

  2nd Offense  :  1-3 Days suspension

  3rd Offense  :  4-10 Days suspension

       4th Offense  :  Dismissal

Section 10.2

Burning of solid waste and garbage within company premises.

Sanctions: 

1st Offense  :  Warning

  2nd Offense  :  1-3 Days suspension

  3rd Offense  :  4-10 Days suspension

       4th Offense  :  Dismissal

Section 10.3

Improper dumping or storing of Hazardous/toxic waste, such us throwing of used vegetable oils at the kitchen sink or canal, burying of industrial used oil or busted lamp and batteries.

Sanctions: 

1st Offense  : 1-3 Days suspension

  2nd Offense  :  4-10 Days suspension

  3rd Offense  :  Dismissal

Section 10.4

Not using Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) while on sanitary operation, such as not wearing safety helmet or hat, goggles, mask, protective gloves and boots.

Sanctions:

1st Offense  :  Warning

  2nd Offense  :  1-3 Days suspension

  3rd Offense  :  4-10 Days suspension

       4th Offense  :  Dismissal

Section 10.5

Unauthorized removal of recyclable material intended for collection by authorized persons.

Sanctions: 

1st Offense  :  Warning

  2nd Offense  :  1-3 Days suspension

  3rd Offense  :  4-10 Days suspension

       4th Offense  :  Dismissal

Section 10.6

Mixing of source-separated recyclable material with other solid waste in any vehicle, box, container or receptacle used in solid waste collection or disposal.

Sanctions: 

1st Offense  :  Warning

  2nd Offense  :  1-3 Days suspension

  3rd Offense  :  4-10 Days suspension

       4th Offense  :  Dismissal

Section 10.7

Improper use, handling and misplacing trash bins or waste storage facilities.

Sanctions: 

1st Offense  :  Warning

  2nd Offense  :  1-3 Days suspension

  3rd Offense  :  4-10 Days suspension

       4th Offense  :  Dismissal