Employee Handbook

contractors, and the City from damages related to the loss or misuse of sensitive information. This policy and protection program applies to employees, contractors, consultants, temporary workers, and other workers at the City of Athens, including all personnel affiliated with third parties.

The City of Athens Identity Theft Policy in its entirety can be found in the Administrative Policies and Regulations.

BACKGROUND CHECK POLICY

In order to provide a safe and secure work environment and to ensure that employees are qualified to perform assigned work duties, the City will conduct pre-employment background screening on all finalist job candidates over the age of 16. In addition, background checks may be conducted on current employees if the need arises.

The City of Athens Background Check Policy in its entirety can be found in the Administrative Policies and Regulations.

OPEN RECORDS POLICY

The City of Athens Open Records Policy in its entirety can be found in the Administrative Policies and Regulations.

VEHICLE USE POLICY

The City of Athens Vehicle Use Policy in its entirety can be found in the Administrative Policies and Regulations.

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA) POLICY

The City of Athens is committed to the fair and equal employment of individuals with disabilities under the ADA. It is the policy of the City to provide reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities who are qualified for the job in question unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the City. The City of Athens prohibits any harassment of, or discriminatory treatment of, employees on the basis of a disability or because an employee has requested a reasonable accommodation.

In accordance with the ADA, reasonable accommodations will be provided to qualified individuals with disabilities to enable them to perform the essential functions of their jobs or to enjoy the equal benefits and privileges of employment. This policy applies to all applicants for employment and all employees. The ADA policy applies to any qualified individual with a disability who can perform the essential functions of the job with, or without, a reasonable accommodation.

Disability. “Disability” refers to a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities. A “qualified person with a disability” means an individual with a disability who has the requisite skills, experience, and education for the job in question, and who can perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.

Reasonable Accommodation. The City of Athens will seek to provide a reasonable accommodation for a known disability or at the request of an individual with a disability. A “reasonable accommodation” is any change or adjustment to the job application process, work environment, or work processes that would make it possible for the individual with a disability to perform the essential functions of the job and does not place undue hardship on the City.