Employee Handbook
Effective January 1, 2022
GDC- Welcome
Our Company
Welcome to Goodwind Development Corporation! We are delighted that you have chosen to join our or...
Purpose of the Handbook
Whether you have just joined our staff or have been at Goodwind Development Corporation for a whi...
Employment At Will
Employment at Goodwind Development Corporation is on an at-will basis unless otherwise stated in ...
Equal Opportunity and Commitment to Diversity
Equal Opportunity
Goodwind Development Corporation provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and app...
Americans with Disability Act (ADA) and Reasonable Accomodation
Goodwind Development Corporation is committed to the fair and equal employment of individuals wit...
Commitment to Diversity
Goodwind Development Corporation is committed to creating and maintaining a workplace in which al...
Harassment and Complaint Procedure
It is Goodwind Development Corporation’s policy to prohibit intentional and unintentional harassm...
Conflict of Interest and Confidentiality
Employment Relationship
Employee Privacy
It is Goodwind Development Corporation’s goal to respect the individual privacy of its employees ...
Privacy - Social Security Numbers
Policy. It is Goodwind Development Corporation’s policy that Social Security numbers obtained fro...
Employment Classification
In order to determine eligibility for benefits and overtime status and to ensure compliance with ...
Work Week and Hours of Work
The standard workweek is from Saturday 12:00 a.m. until Friday 11:59 p.m. and generally consists ...
Meal and Rest Breaks
Nonexempt employees are entitled to a 30-minute meal break each day in which the employee works m...
Time Records
All nonexempt employees are required to clock in and out to complete accurate weekly time reports...
Overtime
When required due to the needs of the business, you may be asked to work overtime. Overtime is ac...
Deduction from Pay/Safe Harbor Exempt Employees
As required by law, deductions are made from employees’ paychecks for Guam income taxes, social s...
Pay Checks
Goodwind Development Corporation’s pay period for all employees is biweekly on Wednesday, which m...
Access to Personal Files
Employee files are maintained by the HR department and are considered confidential. Managers and ...
Employment of Relatives and Domestic Partners
Relatives and domestic partners may be hired by the company if (1) the persons concerned will not...
Separation from Employment
In all cases of voluntary resignation (one initiated by the employee), employees are asked to pro...
Workplace Safety
Drug Free and Alcohol Free Work Place
It is the policy of Goodwind Development Corporation to maintain a drug- and alcohol-free work en...
Smoke Free Work Place
Smoking is not allowed in company buildings or work areas at any time. “Smoking” includes the use...
Work Violence Prevention
Goodwind Development Corporation is committed to providing a safe, violence-free workplace for ou...
Commitment to Safety
Protecting the safety of our employees and visitors is the most important aspect of running our b...
Emergency Closing
Goodwind Development Corporation will always make every attempt to be open for business. In situa...
Visitors
In order to maintain security and safety for our employees, Goodwind Development Corporation has ...
Workplace Guidelines
Attendance
All employees are expected to arrive on time, ready to work, every day they are scheduled to work...
Job Performance
Communication between employees and supervisors or managers is very important. Discussions regard...
Outside Employment
Employees generally are permitted to work a second job as long as it does not interfere with thei...
Dress and Grooming
Goodwind Development Corporation provides a casual yet professional work environment for its empl...
Uniforms
We provide uniforms that certain employees must wear while at work. In the event a uniform is los...
Identification Badge and Access Card
Identification Badges and Access Cards remain the property of Goodwind Development Corporation an...
Social Media Acceptable Use
Goodwind Development Corporation encourages employees to share information with coworkers and wit...
Bulletin Boards
All required governmental postings are posted on the boards located throughout the company. These...
Solicitation
Employees should be able to work in an environment that is free from unnecessary annoyances and i...
Computer, Internet, E-mail and Other Resources
The company provides a wide variety of communication tools and resources to employees for use in ...
Disciplinary Procedures
The company expects employees to comply with the company’s standards of behavior and performance ...
Time off and Leaves of Absences
Holidays
The company observes and allows time off with pay for the following holidays: • New Year’s D...
Vacation
Goodwind Development Corporation recognizes the importance of time off from work to relax, spend ...
Sick Leave
Goodwind Development Corporation provides regular, full-time, and part-time employees with paid s...
Family Medical Leave
Goodwind Development Corporation complies with the federal and Guam FMLA, which requires employer...
Military Leave
Goodwind Development Corporation supports the military obligations of all employees and grants le...
Paid Bereavement Leave
Employees with more than 3 months’ service may take up to 3 days of paid bereavement leave upon t...
Jury Duty / Court Appearance
The company supports employees in their civic duty to serve on a jury. Employees must present any...
Time Off For Voting
Goodwind Development Corporation recognizes that voting is a right and privilege of being a citiz...
Employee Benefits
Goodwind Development Corporation recognizes the value of benefits to employees and their families...
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Full-time employees working 30 hours or more per week are eligible for insurance on the first of ...
Group Life Insurance
Goodwind Development Corporation provides life insurance for full-time employees who work a minim...
Supplemental Insurance
The company offers supplemental insurance to all regular, full-time employees. Employees are elig...
401(k) Plan
Goodwind Development Corporation recognizes the importance of saving for retirement and offers el...
Worker's Compensation
Workers’ compensation is a “no-fault” system that provides compensation for medical expenses and ...