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EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: You are requested (but not required) to provide the personal data below. Information will only be used for government reporting purposes and not as selection criteria for the hiring process.

“Protected” veterans include the following categories: (1) disabled veterans; (2) recently separated veterans; (3) active duty wartime or campaign badge veterans; and (4) Armed Forces service medal veterans. These categories are defined below.

1. A “disabled veteran” is one of the following:
   • a veteran of the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service who is entitled to compensation (or who but for the receipt of military retired pay would be entitled to compensation) under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs; or
   • a person who was discharged or released from active duty because of a service-connected disability.
2. A “recently separated veteran” means any veteran during the three-year period beginning on the date of such veteran's discharge or release from active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval, or air service.
3. An “active duty wartime or campaign badge veteran” means a veteran who served on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service during a war, or in a campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge has been authorized under the laws administered by the Department of Defense.
4. An “Armed forces service medal veteran” means a veteran who, while serving on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service, participated in a United States military operation for which an Armed Forces service medal was awarded pursuant to Executive Order 12985.

Employment At-Will: The parties agree that this agreement is not intended to add to, create, or imply any right of employment or term or condition of employment other than the arbitration of disputes. Nothing in this agreement alters the at-will nature of the Employee's employment with the employer.

Severability: In the event that any provision of this agreement shall be determined by a court or arbitrator of competent jurisdiction to be unenforceable or otherwise invalid for any reason, the remaining provisions of this agreement are fully severable and the invalidity of any single provision shall not affect the enforceability of the remaining provisions.

This agreement may be executed by the employee handwritten or electronic signature. Electronic signatures shall be given the same force and effect as handwritten signatures and will create a contractually binding agreement.

Employee acknowledgement: I acknowledge that I have received and read or have had the opportunity to read this arbitration agreement. I understand that this arbitration agreement requires that disputes that involve matters subject to the agreement be submitted to arbitration pursuant to the arbitration agreement rather than to a judge or jury in court.

I also understand that by signing this agreement, I am voluntarily and knowingly waiving the right to class action litigation, class action arbitration, or any consolidation of individual arbitrations.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

1. Work Now KY is committed to fair treatment in employment and is an equal opportunity (EEO) employer. We provide an honest and welcome environment for all our employees. Work Now KY strives to match the most qualified workers to the needs of our valued clients regardless of race, color, religion, creed, age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy, national origin, disability, or any other legally protected status under federal, state, or local laws.
2. Work Now KY's policy is to hire, train, evaluate, and provide promotions and advancement opportunities to all of our employees based generally on qualifications, quality of work, performance, and other non-discriminatory factors.
3. Work Now KY will not honor any customer request to violate this policy. Work Now KY will explain to any customer making a discriminatory request that such requests cannot be filled, and that Work Now KY will provide that customer with the best qualified temporary employee available.
4. The law and Work Now KY policy prohibit coworkers and third parties, as well as supervisors and managers, from engaging in any discriminatory conduct that violates any federal, state or local laws.
5. Work Now KY complies with federal and state equal opportunity laws, including the Human Rights Act, and strives to keep the workplace free from all forms of harassment, including sexual harassment. Work Now KY considers harassment and bullying in all forms to be a serious offense.
6. n addition, Work Now KY prohibits retaliation against individuals who raise complaints of discrimination or harassment or who participate in workplace investigations.

Harassment Prevention:

Work Now KY prohibits harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy, national origin, disability, or any other legally protected status under federal, state, or local laws, including but not limited to the Human Rights Act. Work Now KY does not tolerate harassment of employees because of a protected characteristic in the workplace or in a work-related situation. Work Now KY's policy prohibiting harassment applies to all persons involved in the operation of Work Now KY. Work Now KY prohibits harassment, bullying, disrespectful or unprofessional conduct by any employee of Work Now KY, including supervisors, managers and co-workers. Work Now KY's anti-harassment policy also applies to vendors, customers, independent contractors, unpaid interns, volunteers, persons providing services pursuant to a contract and other persons with whom you come into contact while working. Behavior that demonstrates mutual respect is expected of all employees at all times under all circumstances. Prohibited harassment, bullying, disrespectful or unprofessional conduct includes, but is not limited to:

• Verbal conduct such as epithets, derogatory jokes/comments, slurs, or unwanted sexual advances, invitations, or messages;
• Visual displays such as derogatory and/or sexually-oriented posters, photography, cartoons, drawings, or gestures;
• Physical conduct including assault, unwanted touching, blocking normal movement, or interfering with work;
• Threats or demands to submit to sexual requests as a condition of employment or offers of benefits in return for sexual favors;
• Retaliation for reporting or threatening to report harassment;
• Electronic communications that include any conduct prohibited by law or Work Now KY policy.

Sexual harassment does not need to be motivated by sexual desire to be unlawful or to violate this policy. Prohibited harassment is not just sexual harassment but harassment based on any protected category.

Non-Discrimination: Work Now KY is committed to compliance with all applicable laws providing equal employment opportunities, including the Human Rights Act and federal Title VII. This commitment applies to all persons involved in Work Now KY operations. Work Now KY prohibits unlawful discrimination against any job applicant, employee or unpaid intern by any employee of Work Now KY, including supervisors and coworkers.

Anti-Retaliation: Work Now KY will not retaliate against employees for filing a complaint or participating in any workplace investigation and will not tolerate or permit retaliation by management, employees or coworkers.

Safety: Work Now KY prides itself in making safety our top priority. We comply with all state and federal OSHA regulations. We encourage the reporting of near misses in the workplace, hazards, and/or safety suggestions. You can submit anonymous safety suggestions or report workplace hazards by contacting the Corporate Safety Office.

Workers' Compensation: If you suffer a work-related injury or illness, no matter how minor, you must immediately report it to your supervisor and to our designated injury reporting hotline so that you can receive the proper treatment and Work Now KY can take steps to help prevent similar injuries or illnesses from occurring. This line is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and 365 days a year. Work Now KY's workers' compensation program covers all eligible employees in accordance with the Workers' Compensation Laws. For more information, please contact any employee in the Corporate Workers' Compensation Department.

Reasonable Accommodation: To comply with applicable laws, Work Now KY will make reasonable accommodations for the known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified individual with a disability who is an applicant or an employee unless undue hardship or a direct threat would result. Any job applicant or employee who requires an accommodation should contact a Work Now KY representative and discuss the need for an accommodation. Work Now KY will engage in an interactive process with the employee to identify possible accommodations.

Anyone who requires an accommodation of a religious belief or practice (including religious dress and grooming practices) should also contact a Work Now KY representative and discuss the need for an accommodation. If the accommodation is reasonable and will not impose an undue hardship, Work Now KY will make the accommodation.

Working Hours / Meal Periods and Rest Periods: Work Now KY provides employees with details concerning the job assignment and work hours. Some assignments involve an eight-hour work day and some may be shorter and may require overtime. In accordance with Kentucky law, Reasonable off-duty period, ordinarily ½ hour but shorter period permitted under special conditions, between 3rd and 5th hour of work. Not counted as time worked. Coffee breaks and snack time not to be included in meal period, except in workplace environments where the nature of business provides ample opportunity to rest or take an appropriate break. Meal periods are duty-free and uninterrupted. Per diem is not offered except as required by applicable law. Work Now KY authorizes and permits all non-exempt employees to take rest periods. Employees may generally take two 10-minute rest periods in a full work day; one in the morning and one in the afternoon. Employees are paid for these rest periods and do not clock in or out for them. Non-meal breaks of less than twenty (20) minutes are paid time per federal Department of Labor guidelines. Employees may not combine their rest periods with any meal periods and may not skip rest periods so they can leave work early. Employees that are unable to take a rest period, or that have their rest period interrupted, must inform their immediate supervisor or Work Now KY immediately.

Overtime: In accordance with the federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA, non-exempt employees will be paid at a rate of one and one-half (1.5) times their regular hourly rate for all hours worked over forty (40) in a workweek. Overtime must be authorized by your supervisor or Work Now KY management. Working unauthorized overtime may result in disciplinary action.

Paycheck Errors: Work Now KY takes all reasonable steps to ensure that employees receive the correct amount of pay in each paycheck and that employees are paid promptly on the scheduled paydays in compliance state and federal laws. In the unlikely event there is an error in the amount of pay, the employee should promptly bring the discrepancy to any employee of Work Now KY.

Firearms, Weapons, and Explosives Policy:

1. Firearms, weapons, and explosives are not permitted in the corporate office, branch offices, or in any company owned or leased vehicle at any time. This includes any place where company business is being conducted, such as vendors, client locations, and client work-sites. This applies to concealed and openly carried weapons.
2. Weapons include, but are not limited to, guns, batons, brass knuckles, knives or swords with blades, explosives, and any chemical whose purpose is to cause harm to another person. This list is non-exhaustive.
3. Any violation of the Firearms and Weapons Policy can lead to discipline, up to and including immediate termination.

Drug Free Work Place:

Use of alcohol and illegal drugs affects the workplace and can adversely affect an employee's work performance, efficiency, safety, and health. The following rules and standards of conduct apply to all employees either on Work Now KY property or during the workday (including meal periods and rest breaks). Work Now KY strictly prohibits the following:

• Possession, use of, or being under the influence of alcohol;
• Distribution, sale, or purchase of an illegal or controlled substance;
• Possession, use of, or being under the influence of an illegal or controlled substance, unless directed by a certified physician.

This policy also applies to marijuana, regardless of its legal status in any jurisdiction. Violation of these rules will not be tolerated. Work Now KY may bring violations to the attention of appropriate law enforcement authorities. Work Now KY may conduct drug and/or alcohol testing under specific circumstances (if allowable under Kentucky law. All drug and alcohol testing will be conducted at facilities licensed and approved by the Kentucky Department of Health or the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

Amendments: This Handbook is reviewed, amended, and revised if necessary, on a yearly basis. Employees may or may not be provided with notice of all amendments and revisions to this Policy.

Payroll Authorization: Employees have the option of receiving wages by direct deposit, paper check, or a payroll debit card. I hereby authorize my employer, Work Now KY, to directly deposit my periodic wages/compensation payments, net of required tax withholdings, other required withholdings or authorized deductions, into my designated bank account(s) or selected pay card. In the event Work Now KY deposits funds erroneously into my account(s), I authorize Work Now KY to debit entries and adjustments for any credit entries made in error to my account(s) but not to exceed the original amount of erroneous credit. I further agree to not hold Work Now KY responsible for any delay or loss due to incorrect or incomplete information supplied by my financial institution, or myself, and for reasons such as (1) not properly activating my pay card, (2) an error made by my financial institution depositing funds to my account. This agreement will remain in effect until revoked by my written request. I understand that I must immediately notify the branch before closing any/all accounts provided while this authorization is in effect and for any other issues. For any issues with pay cards and accessing funds I will refer to the customer service number on the back of the pay card.

Employment Verification Authorization: I authorize Work Now KY, or any representative thereof, to contact my present and past employer(s) for the purpose of confirming my length of employment, and other relevant data. I also authorize Work Now KY, or any representative thereof, to conduct investigative background inquiries on me, to include consumer, credit, criminal, civil, driving, and other reports as needed, on a continuing basis as it relates to my employment. I also authorize company representatives to review any current or prior industrial injury claims on file with worker's compensation carriers, and other medical providers in order to determine my physical capabilities in regard to potential job assignments. Work Now KY will verify the employment eligibility of all new hires through E-Verify or by requesting and maintaining authorized identity and employment eligibility documents as required by
law.

Employment: I understand and acknowledge that my employment with Work Now KY is on an "AT WILL" day-to-day basis, as recognized under Kentucky law. That is, at the end of the workday, I will be deemed to have quit until I report to the office at a later date, receive a new work assignment, and actually commence work on a new assignment. I acknowledge that I am not employed by Work Now KY while traveling to and from an assignment. I understand that I am employed by Work Now KY only during the time period in which I am actually at an assignment and working. Failure to request a new assignment may affect eligibility for unemployment compensation. I understand that merely registering my availability to work does not constitute employment, and I am not reemployed until I actually commence work at a new work assignment. Regardless of my employment status, I understand that I will not be entitled to receive any fringe benefits of any type from Work Now KY, including such things as health insurance, pension plan, and vacation. I understand the significance of my exclusion from these programs and irrevocably agree to my exclusion.

I have received my copy of Work Now KY's Policies. I understand and agree that it is my responsibility to read, familiarize myself, and abide by the policies, practices, guidelines, and procedures contained in the disclosure. If I do not understand any of the policies contained within, I understand I have the responsibility to contact human resources regarding any question.

I understand that Work Now KY can change any and all policies or practices at any time. I also understand that if the disclosure is translated into another language, and if there are any differences between the translated disclosure and the English version, the English version controls.

i have carefully read the above certification and i understand and agree to its terms. Do not sign or initial this document before reading and understanding it.