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problem. <br /> 8. A manager who suspects a drug or alcohol abuse case should discuss the situation <br /> immediately with his or her supervisor/manager. Because each case is usually different, <br /> the handling and referral of the case must be coordinated with the supervisor/manager <br /> and the personnel director. <br /> 9. Management has chosen to adopt an alcoholic beverage policy in keeping with the <br /> concern for and the risks associated with alcohol use. Alcoholic beverages shall not be <br /> served or used on the North State Medical Transport premises at any time. Alcoholic <br /> beverages shall not be used in conjunction with any company business meeting. <br /> 10. Social activities held off-premises and paid for on a personal basis are not affected by this <br /> policy. <br /> 11. The company is concerned with its employee's privacy, especially when matters <br /> regarding medical and personal information are involved. As long as the infoiniation is <br /> not needed for police or security purposes, the company shall maintain employee medical <br /> and personal information in confidence and release this infoiination to authorized <br /> company personnel on a"need to know"basis. <br /> 12. An exception to this policy is when the employee signs a release for the transfer of such <br /> information on forms acceptable to the company to designated persons or agencies. <br /> Nothing contained in this section shall eliminate or modify the company's right to terminate <br /> any employee at any time for any reason. <br /> H-28-Smoking <br /> Smoking at work is highly discouraged but will be allowed only in designated areas. No smoking <br /> will be allowed in the office area at any time. No Smoking will be allowed in any North State <br /> Medical Transport vehicle at any time. This policy is for the health and safety of all employees. <br /> H-29-Employee Classification Categories <br /> All employees are designated as either nonexempt or exempt under state and federal wage and <br /> hour laws. The following is intended to help employees understand employment classifications <br /> and employees' employment status and benefit eligibility. These classifications do not <br /> guarantee employment for any specified period of time. The right to tei ininate the <br /> employment-at-will relationship at any time is retained by both the employee and NSMT. <br /> Nonexempt employees are employees whose work is covered by the Fair Labor Standards Act <br /> (FLSA). They are NOT exempt from the law's requirements concerning minimum wage and <br /> overtime. <br /> Exempt employees are generally managers or professional, administrative or technical staff <br /> who ARE exempt from the minimum wage and overtime provisions of the FLSA. Exempt <br /> employees hold jobs that meet the standards and criteria established under the FLSA by the <br /> U.S. Depatlment of Labor. <br /> NSMT has established the following categories for both nonexempt and exempt employees: <br /> 22 <br />