
Employee Handbook
Personal Electronic Device Use Policy
GENERAL
The Business recognizes that employees may need their personal electronic device to communicate with family or friends or to obtain information on non-company matters while at work. Use of these devices in the workplace during working hours can interfere with employee productivity and be a distraction in the workplace. The Personal Electronic Device Use Policy (the “Policy”) sets out expectations around the use of personal electronic devices by any employee during working hours.
SCOPE
This Policy applies to all employees of the Business.
DEFINITIONS
For the purposes of this policy,
“Emergency” means a serious situation that requires immediate attention.
“Personal electronic device” means any device that makes or receives telephone calls or emails, leaves voice messages, sends text messages, selects music, checks social media, or surfs the internet; includes cell phones, tablets, laptops, computers, or any similar electronic device.
“Use” includes checking/sending personal texts or emails, answering/making personal phone calls, checking social media, surfing the internet, playing games, listening to music, or any other use.
POLICY STATEMENT
Employees are permitted to use their personal electronic devices during working hours. However, personal use must be kept to a minimum and must not become a distraction from the employee’s duties and responsibilities.
Employees are encouraged to ensure that their family and friends are aware of this Policy.
CONTRAVENTIONS OF THE POLICY
Repeated contraventions of the Policy may lead to disciplinary action up to and including dismissal.