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Page 50 • The employee must not receive compensation from another individual or employer for services performed during hours for which he/she is also being compensated by the city. Work performed for others while on approved vacation or compensatory time is not a violation of policy unless that work creates the appearance of a conflict of interest. • No employee will work for another employer, or for his/her own business, while using paid Sick Leave/ESST from the city for those same hours. • Departments may establish more specific policies as appropriate, subject to the approval of the City Administrator. City employees are not permitted to accept outside employment that creates either the appearance of or the potential for a conflict with the development, administration or implementation of policies, programs, services or any other operational aspect of the city. B. Relationships within the City The City of Lino Lakes strongly believes that a work environment where employees maintain clear boundaries between employee personal and work interactions is necessary for effective city operations. Although this policy does not prevent the development of friendships or romantic relationships between co-workers, it does establish boundaries as to how relationships are conducted during working hours and within the working environment. Individuals in supervisory or managerial roles, and those with authority over others’ terms and conditions of employment, are subject to more stringent requirements under this policy due to their status, their access to sensitive information, and their ability to affect the employment of individuals in subordinate positions. • This policy does not preclude or interfere with the rights of employees protected by the National Labor Relations Act or any other applicable statute concerning the employment relationship. During working time and in working areas, employees are expected to conduct themselves in an appropriate workplace manner that does not interfere with others or with overall productivity. • During nonworking time, such as lunches, breaks, and before and after work periods, employees engaging in personal exchanges in non-work areas should observe an appropriate workplace manner to avoid offending other workers or putting others in an uncomfortable position. • Employees are strictly prohibited from engaging in physical contact that would in any way be deemed inappropriate in the workplace by a reasonable person while anywhere on city premises, whether during working hours or not. • Employees who allow personal relationships with co-workers to adversely affect the work environment will be subject to disciplinary action. Failure to change behavior and maintain expected work responsibilities is viewed as a serious disciplinary matter. • Employee off-duty conduct is generally regarded as private, as long as such conduct does not create problems within the workplace. An exception to this principle, however, is romantic or sexual relationships between supervisors and subordinates. Page 111 of 166