PAP.9.4.160 Orientation

It is the policy of the Gaming Enterprises to provide orientation programs for new team members and to conduct or support training programs as deemed appropriate.

(a) The Human Resources Department is responsible for the overall development and coordination of the orientation program and for implementing the portions that cover policies, benefits, and new team member files and documentation. Each Director/Manager is responsible for introducing the new team member to the specific job functions and departmental uniqueness, and may select a co-worker to serve as a mentor/sponsor to facilitate the new team member's transition.

(b) Directors/Managers are responsible for recommending team members for special training programs according to performance training plans.

(c) Directors/Managers may approve team member participation in continuing education and/or training programs when such instruction is deemed beneficial or considered necessary for satisfactory job performance. In most cases, team members will be required to satisfactorily complete such programs based on full attendance.

(d) The Gaming Enterprises may consider the feasibility of sponsoring or conducting special programs when continuing education and in-service programs are required for licensing, or re-certification of a license, for groups of team members. Under such circumstances, it will apply to the licensing authority and will seek to comply with all requirements established by such authority.

(e) The Gaming Enterprises will provide special training programs for safety and health matters deemed necessary, or as required by governmental regulation.

(f) Gaming Enterprises sponsored or conducted orientation and training programs may be evaluated from time to time as to the quality of the instruction, the content, and the results. Team members may receive certificates of completion and college credit (when applicable) for successfully completing approved training programs. The Human Resources Department will maintain records of all training programs completed by each team member. Directors/ Managers will forward all certificates to the Human Resource Department.

(g) Successful training accomplishments/certificates can be utilized for salary and promotional considerations.