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The

Clean Sweep Team 

Code Of Business Conduct and Ethics

 

In performing their job duties, The Clean Sweep Team and The Clean Sweep Team Wash and Fold Service; Contractors and Employees should always act lawfully, ethically, and in the best interests of The Clean Sweep Team. This Code of Business Conduct and Ethics (the "Code of Conduct'') sets out basic guiding principles. Any contractors or employees who are unsure whether their conduct or the conduct of their teammates complies with the Code of Conduct, should contact a management level member of the team immediately. Contractors and employees may also report any suspected noncompliance as provided in the Legal teams reporting guidelines.

 

The Clean Sweep Team’s Purpose & Values

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I. Unique Purpose:

 The purpose of The Clean Sweep Team (TCST), is to “come clean.” We perform so you can enjoy life, live in a clean home.  “Coming-clean is a catchy play on words; however, our teams come to play no games. We aim to please and have you love your home again.

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II.Core Values:

Organic Teamwork and Partnership

Between our staff, clients and partners.

 

Diversity-

Opening our doors to, and identifying the best in everyone. 

 

Integrity-

Earning the trust of our brand by ethical and responsible conduct.

 

Sustainability-

Maintain our responsibility to people, our planet and the profit/growth of the company.

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Alcohol & Drug Policy:

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The Clean Sweep Team (TCST) provides a work environment which aims to ensure the health, safety, respect and productivity of all employees.

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TCST acknowledges that the use of drugs and alcohol may impair an individual’s capacity to perform their job safely, efficiently and with respect for work colleagues and customers.

The use of such substances may result in the risk of injury or a threat to the well being of the impaired employee, other employees, and customers as well as members of the public.

TCST has an obligation under the work health and safety legislation to provide a safe work environment.

The purpose of this policy is to maintain a work environment that is free from the negative effects of drug and alcohol use.

TCST policy is that employees must not be under the influence of alcohol or drugs when performing any work duties for the TCST, at the workplace or properties we represent, including (but not limited to) the circumstances set out below. Employees must not commence work or return to work whilst under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

 

The consequences of breaching this policy will include disciplinary action up to and including termination of employment.

In so far as this policy imposes any obligations on the Company, those obligations are not contractual and do not give rise to any contractual rights. To the extent that this policy describes benefits and entitlements for employees, they are discretionary in nature and are also not intended to be contractual. The terms and conditions of employment that are intended to be contractual are set out in your written employment contract.
TCST may unilaterally introduce, vary, remove or replace this policy at any time.

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Use of Company Vehicles:

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TCST vehicles are not to be driven by anyone who is under the influence of alcohol or drugs. TCST will not accept liability for any damage to a company vehicle, injury to any person, or damage or injury to any third party, incurred while the driver of the TCST vehicle is in breach of this policy or of the law. All liabilities shall rest with the person operating the TCST vehicle.

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Use of Company Equipment:

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No equipment supplied by TCST is to be operated or used by anyone who is under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

 

The consequences of breaching this policy will include disciplinary action up to and including termination of employment.
 

The consequences of breaching this policy will include disciplinary action up to and including termination of employment.

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Presrciption Drug Use:

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If you take prescription drugs, please check with your doctor to establish if the use of the drug will impact on your work performance and particularly your ability to operate machinery or drive vehicles. If it will, please obtain this advice in writing from your doctor and provide it to your manager or supervisor before undertaking any work that may be impacted by you taking prescription drugs.

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SMOKING:

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TCST observes a no smoking (including vaping) policy in all premises, including in Company vehicles, or offices. Should employees wish to smoke, they are to do so away from the Company premises and on their own break times, not during working hours.This same rule applies when in the field, while working at properties represented by TCST.

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OTHER POLICIES:

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Employees and staff are encouraged to read this policy in conjunction with other relevant Company policies, including:

• Code of Conduct;

• Workplace Health and Safety Policy.

 

Ethical Business Conduct: The Clean Sweep Team (TCST), The Clean Sweep Team 

Wash and Fold Service (TCST WAFS)
 

I. Compliance with Laws, Rules and Regulations

Contractors and employees must follow applicable state laws, rules and regulations at all times. Contractors and employees with questions about the applicability or interpretation of any law, rule or regulation, should contact a management level team member.

 

II. Conflicts of Interest

In performing their job duties, contractors and employees are expected to use their judgment to act, at all times and in all ways, in the best interests of TCST and TCST WAFS. A "conflict of interest" exists when a contractor or eemployee's personal interest interferes with the best interests of TCST or TCST WAFS. For example, a conflict of interest may occur when a contractor or employee’s family member receives a personal benefit as a result of their position with TCST or TCST WAFS. A conflict of interest may also arise from a contractor or employee's business or personal relationship with a client-customer, supplier-vendor, competitor, business partner, or other employee, if that relationship impairs the employee's objective business judgment.

Because a contractor or employee's receipt of gifts or services could create a conflict of interest, the Legal Department will develop and maintain guidelines for disclosure of business/partnership with, or gifts or services received from customers-clients, suppliers-vendors, competitors or business partners.

Contractors and employees should attempt to avoid conflicts of interest and any contractor or employee who believes a conflict of interest may exist should promptly notify a management-level team member. The Legal Department will consider the facts and circumstances of the situation to decide whether corrective or mitigating action is appropriate.

Please submit potential conflicts as soon as you become aware.
 

III. Discrimination and Harassment

TCST and TCST WAFS provides equal opportunity in all aspects of employment and will not tolerate any illegal discrimination or harassment of any kind. For more information, see TCST policies on Equal Employment Opportunity and Workplace Harassment.

 

IV. Health and Safety

TCST and TCST WAFS provides a clean, safe and healthy work environment. Each contractor and employee has a responsibility for maintaining a safe and healthy workplace by following safety and health rules and practices and reporting accidents, injuries and unsafe conditions, procedures, or behaviors.

Violence and threatening behavior are not permitted. Contractors and employees must report to work in a condition to perform their duties, free from the influence of illegal drugs or alcohol.

 

V. Price Fixing

Contractors and employees may not discuss prices or make any formal or informal agreement with any competitor, client-customer, supplier-vendor, competitor, business partner, or other employee regarding prices, discounts, business terms, or the market segments and channels in which TCST competes, where the purpose or result of such discussion or agreement would be inconsistent with applicable antitrust laws. If you have any questions about this section or the applicable antitrust laws, please contact the Legal Department.

 

VI. Recordkeeping, Reporting, and Financial Integrity

TCST and TCST WAFS books, records, accounts and financial statements must be maintained in appropriate detail, properly reflect the Company's transactions and must conform both to applicable law and to the Company's system of internal controls. Further, TCST and TCST WAFS public financial reports must contain full, fair, accurate, timely and understandable disclosure as required by law. The Company's financial, accounting and legal groups are responsible for procedures designed to assure proper internal and disclosure controls, and all contractors and employees should cooperate with these procedures.

 

VII. Reporting Violations

TCST Legal Department has developed and maintains reporting guidelines for contractors and employees who wish to report violations of the Code of Conduct. These guidelines include information on making reports to the Legal Department and to an independent third party. Please see the reporting guidelines for information and instructions.

TCST and will not allow retaliation against an employee for reporting misconduct by others in good faith. Employees must cooperate in internal investigations of potential or alleged misconduct.

Employees who violate the Code of Conduct will be subject to disciplinary action up to and including immediate discharge.
 

VIII. Periodic Certification

Based on regular operational-reporting, the Legal Department will designate contractors and employees who, based on their level of responsibility or the nature of their work, will be required to certify periodically that they have read, understand and comply with 

1. The Code of Business Conduct and Ethics

2. TCST Contractor/Employee Manual

3. TCST WAFS Manual

 

IX. Board of Directors

With respect to their service on behalf of the Company, TCST Board of Directors must comply with the relevant provisions of this Code of Conduct, including conflicts of interest, insider trading and compliance with all applicable laws, rules and regulations.

 

X. Waivers

Waivers of this Code of Conduct may be made only in a manner permitted by law.

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XI. Questions

Contractors and employees should speak with anyone in their management chain or the Legal Department when they have a question about the application of the Code of Conduct. If you are unsure as to how to proceed in a particular situation or if you have questions relating to the Code of Conduct, please submit your request in the most comfortable way necessary.