COSI PROVIDES EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
It is the policy of COSI to provide an atmosphere without discrimination or harassment in employment and in its operating procedures, so as to provide equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons regardless of race, sex, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, citizenship or any other characteristic protected by law. COSI prohibits any such discrimination or harassment.
It is COSI's express policy to recruit, hire, train and promote the most qualified persons on the basis of merit and COSI staffing prerequisites. It is COSI's firm belief that our Equal Employment Opportunity Policy will be furthered in an environment of mutual trust where Team Members are encouraged to discuss their challenges with immediate Supervisors, Directors and/or Executive Leadership Team Members. As an employer, COSI has pledged to pursue this policy and Team Members will be expected to comply with this policy in every respect. It is equally the practice and policy of COSI to comply with all applicable federal, state and local labor laws.

COSI IS A HARRASSMENT-FREE WORKPLACE
Discrimination and harassment are illegal!
All Team Members and Guests are officially notified:

• Discrimination and harassment of any kind will not be tolerated in our workplace.
• COSI complies with all applicable laws and regulations.
• COSI has a complaint procedure available to respond to any concerns promptly and thoroughly.
• Each Team Member is responsible for creating an atmosphere free of discrimination and harassment.
• Each Team Member is responsible for respecting the rights of co-workers and guests.

COSI IS A VIOLENCE-FREE WORKPLACE
All Team Members and Guests are officially notified:

• No forms of violence will be tolerated in our workplace.
• No threats of violence will be tolerated in our workplace.
• No weapons are allowed on our property, except those carried by on-duty law enforcement officers.

Report any suspicious behavior immediately to COSI Safety Services.
COSI requires all Team Members and Guests to comply and cooperate with this policy.
Your safety is important to COSI!

A Clean Air/Smoking Restriction Policy has been adopted to protect the health of team members, avoid conflicts between smoking and nonsmoking team members, and to maintain compliance with The City of Columbus Smokefree Indoor Act of 2004.

Guidelines
Smoking is prohibited throughout the building, including all indoor work areas and enclosed areas with three or more sides and a roof. The use of electronic cigarettes and all other electronic smoking devices is prohibited in all places where smoking is not allowed. Smoking is permitted outdoors and in outdoor patio areas (areas with two or fewer sides and a roof) provided smoke does not enter an indoor area. No smoking signs have been posted at all entrances and team members, guests, vendors, and all others visiting our building are prohibited from smoking inside the building in accordance with the provisions of The Columbus Smokefree Indoor Act of 2004.

COSI affirms that no negative action will occur, i.e., discharge, refusal to hire, or in any other manner retaliate against any person for exercising "smoke-free rights" afforded by The Columbus Smokefree Indoor Act of 2004. Should an individual believe he/she has been subjected to an adverse action in retaliation for exercising his/her rights under The Columbus Smokefree Indoor Act of 2004, he/she should contact COSI Human Resources and/or his/her Director or Vice President immediately so that the situation may be investigated and appropriate action taken.

Team members and applicants may request a copy of this policy, and this policy will be shared with new team members upon hire.

Violations of this policy may result in disciplinary action up to and including termination of employment.

COSI IS A DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE
In compliance with the requirements of the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988, P.L. 100-690, COSI has established the following policy concerning provisions of a drug-free workplace:

The unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensation, possession, or use of a controlled substance (as defined in Schedules I - V of Section 202 of the Controlled Substances Act (21 U.S.C. 812) is prohibited in all of COSI's facilities.

As a condition of employment, each Team Member will:

• Abide by the terms of this statement.
• Notify COSI of any criminal drug statute conviction for a violation occurring in the workplace no later than five (5) days after such a conviction.

COSI, as employer, will:

• Notify its federal granting and contracting agencies within ten (10) days after receiving notice of a conviction under Paragraph 2(b) above from aTeam Member or otherwise receiving actual notice of such conviction.
• Within thirty (30) days of receiving such notice take either or both of the following actions:
  
  • Take appropriate disciplinary action against such Team Member upto and including termination. Lesser penalties may include, but arenot limited to placement on probation, reduction in pay, and random laboratory testing for substance abuse.
  • Require such Team Member to satisfactorily participate in a drug abuse assistance or rehabilitation program approved by federal,state, or local health, law enforcement, or other appropriate agency.

This policy will be posted on a COSI bulletin board in compliance with the Drug-Free Workplace provisions. Team Members are encouraged to discuss any related concerns with a Human Resources Team Member, immediate Supervisors, Directors and/or Executive Leadership Team Members. Upon request, counseling is available through COSI’s Team Member Assistance Program (TMAP) to assist Team Members in availing themselves of publicly available drug counseling, rehabilitation, or other assistance programs.