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If an employee has had an on-the-job injury which results in a permanent disability, as defined by the treating physician, and is unable to return to work in his/her previous position, but may perform the essential tasks of his/her position with reasonable accommodation, ADA guidelines will be followed to allow the employee to return to work. The City of Batesville will comply with the Rehabilitatior Act of 1973, while preserving the health and safety of others. C. AT-WILL EMPLOYMENT Arkansas is an "at-will" employment state; therefore all employees of the City of Batesville are "at-will" employees. This means that these employees may resign at any time, or the City of Batesville may terminate their employment at any time, with or without notice, for any or no reason. Nothing in these policies and procedures alters an employee's at-will status. This handbook does not constitute a contract or obligation on the part of the City of Batesville, and does not guarantee employment for any specific duration. D. ORIENTATION AND TRAINING All new employees must complete an orientation period This will include safety training with the Safety Director, a review of benefits, payroll, and review of the Personnel Policies Manual and/or handbook with the City Clerk's Office, and an explanation of job duties by the Supervisor for whom helshe will be working. Safety - All new employees (full-time, part-time, or temporary) will meet with the Safety Director, at the earliest convenience, for a safety orientation session. Employees will receive the level of safety and health training necessary to perform their jobs in a safe manner. Topics may include chemical safety, recognizing and reporting unsafe conditions or acts, housekeeping, operating vehicles and other equipment safely, electrical safety, seat belt usage, drug and alcohol use and testing requirements, accident reportinc, and other stih;ects deemed necessary by the Safety Director. Employees will also be issued written safety instructions and personal protective equipment such as a hardhat, and protection for eyes, ears, and hands. Benefits - The City Clerk's Office will meet with all new full-time employees to outline the benefits available to them, cost (if applicable) explain how they enroll for each and provide copies of all health benefits booklets. He/she will explain pay periods, time sheets, withholdings, holidays, vacation and sick leave periods, etc. Personnel Policies and Procedures Handbook - The City Cm's -�q Office will give each new full-time and non-seasonal part-time employee a copy of the Employee Handbook, which outlines the rules, and regulations the employees 21