EmploymentHandbook-UpdatedMay2024-2

Nothing in Venable’s social media policy is designed to interfere with, restrain, or prevent employee communications regarding wages, hours, or other terms and conditions of employment. Venable employees have the right to engage in or refrain from such activities. The Marketing Department is responsible for managing the social media activities of Venable. All Firm use of social media should be done under the direction and control of the Marketing Department. This policy does not apply to employees’ personal and private use, with no connection to the practice of law, to Venable business or its clients. Failure to abide by this Policy may result in disciplinary action up to and including termination of employment. Employees can access the complete Social Media Policy here. Conclusion of Employment Venable may conclude the employment relationship as a result of an employee’s resignation, retirement, a reduction in the workforce, disciplinary reasons or at the will of the Firm for any other, reason not prohibited by law with or without cause or notice. In the absence of a specific written agreement to the contrary, employees are able to resign at any time by providing a written resignation letter to their supervisor. As business professionals, we do request a two-week notice period when resigning so we can plan to continue supporting the business upon your departure. For a summary of separation benefits, click here. When the conclusion of employment occurs, employees will be paid for all PTO time accrued through the last day of work and receive all final wages in accordance with the appropriate federal and state laws. Additional disbursements required by state law will be made with the final paycheck. All Firm-owned equipment must be returned to Venable

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