... Code of Ethics continued . Conflict of interest
Conflict of interest may occur whenever your interest in a particular subject leads you to actions , activities or relationships that undermine our organization . This includes situations like using your position ’ s authority for your own personal gain or exploiting organization resources to support a personal money-making business .
Justice
Don ’ t act in a way that exploits others , their hard work or their mistakes . Give everyone equal opportunity and speak up when someone else doesn ’ t .
Also , don ’ t discriminate against people with protected characteristics , as this is forbidden by [ laws under the purview of the EEOC ].
Lawfulness
You are obliged to follow all laws which apply to our organization . Depending on your role and profession , there might be various laws you need to observe . For example , accountants and medical professionals have their own legal restrictions and they must be fully aware of them .
Competence and accountability
We all need to put a healthy amount of effort in our work . Not just because we ’ re all responsible for the organization ’ s success , but also because slacking off affects our colleagues . Incomplete or slow working might hinder other people ’ s work or cause them to shoulder the burden themselves . This comes in direct conflict with our respect and integrity principles .
Teamwork
Working well with others is a virtue , rather than an obligation . You will certainly get to work autonomously and be focused on your own projects and responsibilities . But , you should also be ready to collaborate with and help others .
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Disclaimer : This policy is meant to provide general guidelines and should be used as a reference . It may not take into account all relevant local , state or federal laws and is not a legal document .
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