BL Companies | Employee Handbook | 2022

Social Media General Provisions BL Companies takes no position on an employee’s decision to start or maintain a personal blog or participate in other social networking activities when the employee is not at work (or is on personal time.) Blogging or other forms of social media or technology include but are not limited to video or wiki postings, sites such as Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram and Twitter, chat rooms, personal blogs or other similar forms of online journals, diaries or personal newsletters not affiliated with BL Companies. However, unless specifically instructed, employees are not authorized and, therefore, prohibited from speaking on behalf of BL Companies. Employees may not publicly discuss clients, projects, employees or any work-related matters, whether confidential or not, outside Company- authorized communications. Employees are expected to protect the privacy of BL Companies and its employees and clients. Always be fair and courteous to co-workers, clients and business partners who work on behalf of BL Companies. If you decide to post complaints or criticism, avoid using statements that reasonably could be viewed as malicious, threatening or intimidating, that disparage co-workers, clients and/or business partners or that might constitute harassment or bullying. Employer Monitoring Employees are cautioned that they should have no expectation of privacy while using the Internet while at work. Employees’ postings can be reviewed by anyone, including BL. BL Companies reserves the right to monitor comments or discussions about the Company, its employees, clients and the industry, including projects and competitors, posted on the Internet by anyone, including employees and non- employees.

disciplinary action is to be taken, the respondent will be informed of the nature of the discipline and how it will be implemented. If the investigation is inconclusive or if it is determined that there has been no violation of the Affirmative Action Plan, but potentially problematic conduct may have occurred, the Director of Human Resources may recommend appropriate preventive action. Nothing in this Complaint and Resolution Procedure may prevent the complainant or the respondent from pursuing formal legal remedies or resolution through local, state or Solicitation for any cause during working time is not permitted. Employees are not permitted to distribute non-Company literature in work areas at any time during working time. Working time is defined as the time assigned for the performance of the employee’s job and does not apply to break periods and meal times. Employees are not permitted to sell chances, merchandise or otherwise solicit or distribute literature without prior approval from their Discipline Director or the Human Resources Director. Persons not employed by BL Companies are prohibited from soliciting or distributing literature on Company property or from being on Company property if their intent is to distribute literature or solicit for any cause. Socializing During Work Time Our work is generally accomplished by teams and we encourage Employee Owners to take the time to get to know each other. There are many opportunities to do that such as lunch, breaks, Company events and off hours. Employees are expected to devote their work time to work activities. Socializing is to take place in areas that do not disturb other people who are working. federal agencies or the courts. Solicitation and Distribution

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