PAP.9.8.100 Prohibited Activities of Team Members

(a) The employer specifically prohibits the following and will routinely discipline a team member up to and including termination for any of the following:

(1) Use, possession, or sale of any weapon described above, on the property.

(2) Storing any weapon in a locker, desk, vehicles, lunch box, tool kit, bag, purse, or other repository at work or other related workplace premises.

(3) Illegal possession, use or sale of weapons on or off-premises that adversely affects the team member's own or other's safety at work, or indicates a propensity for it.

(4) Refusing to promptly submit to an inspection for the presence of a weapon that is requested by the employer.

(5) Conviction under any criminal statute for the illegal possession of a weapon or for committing a violent act against the person or property of another.

(6) Refusing to sign a statement to comply with the employer's policy on workplace violence.

(7) Refusing to promptly participate in an investigation pertaining to allegations or suspicion that violence has or is likely to occur, or an investigation pertaining to the carrying of a weapon by the team member or a co-team member.

(b) A team member who violates this policy by bringing a weapon to work and whose employment has not been terminated by the employer, will be subject to periodic searches, not to exceed one year term from the date of the violation. A team member's consent to submit to such a search and prompt cooperation are required as a condition of employment and the team member's refusal to consent and/or promptly cooperate may result in disciplinary action, including discharge.