harassment can occur at off-site business-related functions (conferences, trade
shows), in a remote workplace, at social events related to work, in a customers home, or away from work but resulting from work (e.g., a threatening telephone call to an employees home from a
co-worker).
The Company has a zero-tolerance policy towards any disrespectful
behaviour in the workplace, regardless of whether onsite at a Company facility or as defined above. Rogers is proud of its diverse workforce, and equally proud to offer a safe, comfortable, and receptive environment to all employees, every day.
4. Fair Dealings
The Company does not
seek competitive advantages through illegal or unethical business practices or behaviour. Each employee must deal fairly and ethically with the Companys customers, service providers, suppliers, and competitors. No employee should take unfair
advantage of anyone through manipulation, concealment, abuse of privileged information, misrepresentation of material facts, or unfair or unethical dealing or practices. Failure to uphold these requirements may result in discipline up to and
including termination of employment for cause.
Rules of competitive business conduct are established in the Competition Act and certain sections of the
Telecommunications Act, Broadcasting Act, and the Bank Act. All applicable practices must be carried out in compliance with these Acts. Please refer to policy
LEG 18 Competition Law.
Employees must never
disclose, communicate, or discuss Confidential Information concerning the Company, including pricing or purchasing policies, with competitors. Information about competitors should be gathered in a lawful manner. Employees who previously worked
for a competitor will not be requested to provide Confidential Information about said competitor.
Suppliers will be selected based on merit and are expected to
adhere to the Rogers Supplier Code of Conduct, which is similar to this Policy.
5. Protection and Proper Use of Company Assets
All employees are responsible for safeguarding and making proper and efficient use of Company funds and property by following procedures to prevent
their loss, theft, and unauthorized use or access. Company funds and property include, but are not limited to, Company time, cash, cheques, credit cards, land and buildings, proprietary information and records, vehicles, equipment, furniture,
intellectual property, information systems, and all other property.
To protect Company funds and property, employees must ensure that:
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All expenditures are for legitimate business purposes only, and that they use discretion to support cost management;
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