Stormtech Associate Handbook California

EMPLOYMENT VERIFICATION

1. PURPOSE Associates may be requested to provide references for current or previous associates by outside parties. This policy provides guidance on how Stormtech responds to these requests. 2. SCOPE This policy applies to all Stormtech associates working in the State of California. 3. POLICY Associates should be aware that no legal liability may result when providing references or other personal information of current and past associates and requests for disclosure of such information should be addressed as follows: • In accordance with the California Privacy Code, Stormtech will provide information about job performance, professional conduct, or evaluation of a former or current employee to a prospective employer, at the request of the prospective employer, in good faith. • Stormtech may not be held civilly liable for the disclosure or the consequences of providing the information. • For employment verification purposes, requests are recommended to be sent to People & Culture; however, both managers and People & Culture may provide a work reference for a current or past associate. − People & Culture will provide confirmation of the following employment details: o Hire date. o Roles worked and dates for those roles. o Last date of employment • All information inquiries from third parties (such as financial institutions, legal counsel, etc.) should be forwarded to People & Culture. 4. RESPONSIBILITIES People & Culture is responsible for • Providing employment verification information and/or data to third parties in accordance with this policy and legislation, and providing guidance as required. Managers are responsible for • Ensuring associates submit the necessary requests prior to providing work references, and providing guidance to associates.

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