At Proficient Auto Transport, Inc. all employees have the right to be treated with dignity and respect. Proficient Auto Transport, Inc. does not tolerate and prohibits abusive conduct in the workplace. These behaviors are unacceptable in the workplace and in any work-related settings such as business trips and Company-sponsored social functions.

Abusive Conduct Defined

Abusive conduct is defined under this policy as acts or omissions that would cause a reasonable person, based on the severity, nature and frequency of the conduct, to believe that the employee was subject to an abusive work environment, which can include but is not limited to:

• repeated verbal abuse in the workplace, including derogatory remarks, insults and epithets;
• verbal, nonverbal or physical conduct of a threatening, abusive, violent, intimidating or humiliating nature in the workplace; or
• the sabotage or undermining of the employee’s work performance in the workplace.

Abusive conduct does not include:

• disciplinary procedures in accordance with adopted Company policies;
• routine coaching and counseling, including feedback about and correction of work performance;
• reasonable work assignments, including shift, post and overtime assignments;
• individual differences in styles of personal expression;
• passionate, loud expression with no intent to harm others;
• differences of opinion on work-related concerns; and
• the non-abusive exercise of managerial prerogative.

Reporting Procedures

If employees believe someone has violated this policy, they should promptly bring the matter to the immediate attention of the Head of Human Resources and/or the Employee’s Manager. Every supervisor who learns of any employee’s concern about conduct in violation of this policy, whether in a formal complaint or informally, or who otherwise is aware of conduct in violation of this policy, must immediately report the issues raised or conduct to the Head of Human Resources and/or the Employee’s Manager.

Investigation Procedures

Upon receiving a complaint, the Company will promptly conduct an investigation into the facts and circumstances of any claim of a violation of this policy. Employees who file complaints will not suffer negative consequences for reporting others for inappropriate behavior. To the extent possible, the Company will endeavor to keep confidential each party involved in the investigation. However, complete confidentiality may not be possible in all circumstances. Employees are required to cooperate in all investigations conducted pursuant to this policy. The Company will take corrective measures against any person who it finds to have engaged in conduct in violation of this policy, if the Company determines such measures are necessary. These measures may include, but are not limited to, counseling, suspension or immediate termination.

Retaliation

The Company will not tolerate retaliation, including any act of reprisal, interference, restraint, penalty, discrimination, intimidation or harassment against an individual or individuals exercising their rights under this policy.

Employees with questions or concerns regarding this policy should contact the Head of Human Resources and/or the Employee’s Manager.