Insite Employee Handbook

6.4 Employment of Relatives

INSITE is committed to a policy of employment and advancement based on qualifications and merit. While evaluating new talent, INSITE does not discriminate in favor of or in opposition to the employment of relatives.

For the purposes of this policy, the term "relatives" refers to any person related to an existing employee by blood or marriage (within the third degree), or to a domestic partner or significant other of an existing employee. The company may hire an individual meeting the above definition if we deem that person to be the best fit for the defined position. The intent of this policy is to ensure the company continues to provide productive and safe environment, free from bias and discrimination, for all employees. To further minimize this risk, related employees will not be permitted to:

• ! work on the same engagement together, • ! travel on company business together, • ! be a direct report of the other, • ! have the ability to influence the other's leveling rating, rate of pay, or • ! have the authority to approve travel expenses or PTO.

This policy is applicable to all employees, regardless of their status, position, or department within the company. Any exception or deviation from this policy must be in writing and approved by the CEO.

Employees are responsible for immediately notifying Human Resources when they become aware of relatives, domestic partners, or significant others applying/interviewing for open positions.

Failure of any employee to report the existence of a relationship during the hiring process may result in corrective action, up to and including termination.

6.5 Employee Relationships

INSITE believes in a work environment where employees maintain clear boundaries between their personal and professional interactions. With this policy, it is the company's intent to establish rules governing personal, romantic relationships that may develop over time and to provide clear guidelines for how these relationships are to be conducted in the office and associated working environments. An employee who becomes involved in a personal, romantic relationship with another employee is required to disclose this information to Human Resources. Once disclosed, Human Resources will take the necessary steps to acknowledge the situation and ensure each employee is aware of the relevant policies, procedures and company expectations related to inter-office relationships. The intent of this policy is to ensure the company continues to provide a safe environment, free from actual or perceived harassment, for all employees. To minimize this risk, employees involved in a personal, romantic relationship will not be permitted to:

• ! work on the same engagement together, • ! travel on company business together, • ! be a direct report of the other, • ! have the ability to influence the other's leveling rating, rate of pay, or • ! have the authority to approve travel expenses or PTO.

Employee Handbook

September 2021

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