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Welcome to a team of associates who serve our community with pride. We

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Protecting Your Privacy

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Video Surveillance and Monitoring

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• You or Express may terminate our employment relationship without cause at any time. Your employment with Express is “at-will.”

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Do I pay any fees to Express?

No. Associates are never charged fees for any assignment. How often can I work?

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How long are assignments?

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Must I accept every assignment?

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What do I do when the job assignment ends?

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Both you and the client should contact your Express Employment Specialist. We will handle all the necessary details. Express clients have agreed to only hire Express associates with Express’ prior written consent. How do I get paid?

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Am I paid for the time interviewing with Express to become an Express associate?

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Do I earn paid vacation?

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Getting Off to the Right Start

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Always take a timecard — Ensure you know the correct timekeeping system for each assignment. Take a timecard to every assignment, in case a timecard is needed. To receive your paycheck, make sure your worksite supervisor approves

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No Discrimination, Harassment, and Retaliation Tolerated Policy

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Requirements

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Prohibited Harassment May Take Different Forms

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Workplace Violence Policy

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Please know your employment with Express is at-will, which means that either you or Express may end the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause. However, some of the situations that can result in discharge include the IROORZLQJ

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