Effective Date: January 7, 2022
Workplace Violence Mitigation Policy
We are committed to the safety and well-being of our workers as part of a safe, ethical, and inclusive work environment where workers can do the best work of their lives. We do not allow violence and conduct that is threatening to others. This policy applies to both on-site and off-site locations where Intuit business is conducted, including Intuit-sponsored events.
If you have questions or concerns, contact HR Connect at 1+800-819-1620 or Global Security Operations at 1+650-944-6911. For emergencies, contact your local police or emergency personnel.
Applying this policy
This policy applies to all workers.
Your safety is our priority. We do not allow violence, threats of violence, or any other conduct that threatens the safety of our workers or others in the workplace.
Be mindful about your behavior, and remember, it does not matter if you were joking when the incident happened. You are responsible for your actions at all times. This applies to behavior that happens:
· During work time.
· At off-site work functions.
· On social media or in other communications.
· Away from the workplace, and we determine the act may lead to violence in the workplace.
DEFINITIONS & EXAMPLES
Definitions
Violence means any intentional or reckless act that harms another person or property. This includes:
· Physical actions that cause or may cause physical and psychological injury or harm to another person or property.
· Behavior that causes someone to reasonably fear for their personal safety, or the safety of their family, friends, pets, or property.
A threat is any verbal or physical behavior that endangers a person’s personal physical or psychological safety or property. If the person thinks the behavior is meant to cause harm, then it is considered a threat.
Weapons mean any object, device, or substance that is not used as originally designed and is then used to incapacitate, cause serious bodily injury, or to kill someone.
Prohibited Behavior
We do not allow these behaviors, including, but not limited to:
· Harassment, name-calling, or other actions or words intended to intimidate someone or make them feel fearful.
· Getting into or encouraging a fight.
· Using any object to injure, threaten, or intimidate someone.
· Observing or stalking someone in person or contacting them by phone, computer, camera, or other electronic means.
· Threats or actual destruction of Intuit property.
· Selling or trying to sell weapons using any Intuit resource.
Prohibited Weapons
We do not allow weapons and firearms on any of our properties, including the facility and parking structures, unless allowed under local laws.
You are not allowed to bring these weapons and firearms to the workplace, including, but not limited to:
· Personal weapons, including ones that are concealed or visible and ones you have with a permit or license to carry.
· Knives.
· Explosives or flammable devices.
· Firearms such as guns, pistols, shotguns, or rifles.
· Other devices that use explosives, compressed gas, or other ways to fire an object.
WHAT TO EXPECT
Accountability
All workers and other people visiting our properties should watch for threats of violence and immediately report what they see or experience in the workplace.
We encourage everyone to follow the guide: “If you see something, say something, or do something,” even if you are not sure it is an actual threat or act of violence.
Reporting Process
If you do not know whether to report a situation, always lean towards reporting.
You can make a report to your manager, your HR Business Partner (HRBP), or Intuit security. You can reach an Intuit security team member 24 hours a day, 7 days a week by calling the number for your region.
You should immediately report emergencies and harmful threats to the police or other emergency personnel in your country. For Australia: Immediately report emergencies or threats by calling 000.
We investigate all concerns and will take appropriate steps to address the incident. We will also report workplace violence threats and incidents to the police, as appropriate.
Procedures
We have procedures in place to protect you from workplace harassment and violence. We have conducted a workplace violence and harassment hazard assessment and we will repeat this assessment as often as necessary.
We will take appropriate steps to address identified hazards and to control any possible threats. These steps may include, but are not limited to:
· Creating procedures to ensure a safe working environment.
· Communicating information about the nature and extent of the hazards.
· Designing emergency procedures that are specific to harassment or violence incidents.
Protective Orders
If you apply for or obtain a protective, restraining, or intervention order from a court (or for Australia, a bullying stop order from the Fair Work Commission) that identifies the workplace as a protected area, notify HR Connect, and give them a copy of the order as soon as possible.
WHY THIS IS IMPORTANT
Workers who do not follow this policy may be disciplined, which can include termination of employment for cause.
This policy is not intended to discourage you from exercising your rights under any law, including applicable human rights laws.