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Chis/her previous position, but may perform the essential tasks of his/her position <br /> with reasonable accommodation, ADA guidelines will be followed to allow the <br /> employee to return to work. <br /> The City of Batesville will comply with the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, while <br /> preserving the health and safety of others. <br /> C. AT-WILL EMPLOYMENT <br /> Arkansas is an "at-will" employment state; therefore all employees of the City of <br /> Batesville are "at-will" employees. This means that these employees may resign <br /> at any time, or the City of Batesville may terminate their employment at any time, <br /> with or without notice, for any or no reason. Nothing in these policies and <br /> procedures alters an employee's at-will status. This handbook does not <br /> constitute a contract or obligation on the part of the City of Batesville, and does <br /> not guarantee employment for any specific duration. <br /> D. ORIENTATION AND TRAINING <br /> All new employees must complete an orientation period. This will include safety <br /> training with the Safety Director, a review of benefits, payroll, and review of the <br /> Personnel Policies Manual and/or handbook with the City Clerk's Office, and an <br /> explanation of job duties by the Supervisor for whom he/she will be working. <br /> Safe - All new employees (full-time, part-time, or temporary) will meet with the <br /> Safety Director, at the earliest convenience, for a safety orientation session. <br /> Employees will receive the level of safety and health training necessary to <br /> perform their jobs in a safe manner. Topics may include chemical safety, <br /> recognizing and reporting unsafe conditions or acts, housekeeping, operating <br /> vehicles and other equipment safely, electrical safety, seat belt usage, drug and <br /> alcohol use and testing requirements, accident reporting, and other subjects <br /> deemed necessary by the Safety Director. Employees will also be issued written <br /> safety instructions and personal protective equipment such as a hardhat, and <br /> protection for eyes, ears, and hands. <br /> Benefits - The City Clerk's Office will meet with all new full-time employees to <br /> outline the benefits available to them, cost (if applicable), explain how they enroll <br /> for each and provide copies of all health benefits booklets. He/she will explain <br /> pay periods, time sheets, withholdings, holidays, vacation and sick leave periods, <br /> etc. <br /> Personnel Policies and Procedures Handbook - The City Clerk's Office will <br /> give each new full-time and non-seasonal part-time employee a copy of the <br /> Employee Handbook, which outlines the rules, and regulations the employees <br /> ( are expected to understand and comply with in their career with the City of <br /> �r Batesville. The necessary time will be spent with the employees to review the <br /> 2 <br />