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Welcome

1998 Copyrights :

EOE ( m / f / d / v )Members National Association of Women Business Owners

Woman Owned , Small – Minority Business

All Registered Names , Products & Trademarks mentioned are the property of their respective owners.

RMS Consulting, LLC

To: Ms. Linda Gunther

Welcome to RMS Consulting, LLC.

This Employee Handbook is given to all our employees. It gives you an overview of our company’s policies and guidelines.These are the "Rules-of-the-Road".

In our business, servicing our clients daily with the highest level of integrity and professionalism

comes first. Winning and maintaining their Trust is the most important thing we can do.

 

This handbook is a simple guide to help all of us deliver such service to our clients.

If you have any questions, comments or suggestions, please do contact us and we will be pleased to discuss them in detail with you.

Please sign the attached acknowledgement form to indicate receipt of this handbook,

and your agreement to comply with the rules and requirements of our firm.

 

Again, we welcome you & best wishes for a successful career at RMS.

Rubia Carole,

Chairwoman / Principal Owner,


Dated: April,1999

EMPLOYEE HANDBOOK :

RMS Consulting, LLC

Employee Name: Ms. Linda Gunther

Personnel Number: 99-04001

Title: Associate Manager

Employment Date: January 2nd..,1999

I have received the Employee Handbook from RMS Consulting, LLC. I have been given sufficient time to read and understand the Rules & Requirements of the company. I have also had sufficient time and opportunities to ask questions, clarify any requirement(s) and discuss this document in detail with my supervisor and members of the management team. My questions, concerns, comments (if any) have been addressed and answered to my full satisfaction.

I agree to comply with the requirements of this handbook with no reservations. I fully understand that any violations of the rules and policies indicated in this handbook will constitute grounds for disciplinary action (including dismissal) against me.

_______________________________

(Employee’s Signature )

 

Dated: ________________________________________


EMPLOYEE HANDBOOK- general guidelines & policies

RMS Consulting, LLC

../images/arrow_redbox.gif (158 bytes)New Hires All new employees of RMS Consulting , LLC will receive the following documents and will be required to complete & submit them to us prior to the employee’s first day of work:
  1. Offer Letter: We will provide this to the new hires. It will contain the terms & conditions of employment with RMS Consulting. A signed copy must be returned to us to formalize acceptance of the position and the terms / conditions that are specified.
  1. All new hires must comply with IRS regulations and fill out a Employee Withholding Allowance Form, commonly known as a W- 4 . This form will confirm the employee’s marital status, allowable exemptions, and will be kept on file by RMS to calculate the taxes to be withheld from the employee’s paychecks.
  1. The US Immigration & Naturalization Service (INS ) requires both US citizens and

non-citizens( who are authorized to work in this country ) to fill out an I-9 Form

which is known as the Employment Eligibility Verification form . Employees must

also provide identification supporting their right to work in the US ( Passports ,

Green Cards , INS approvals , driver’s license , social security cards, in combination

can be accepted & must be reviewed for authenticity ) .

  1. An Employee Information Sheet must also be filled out. It will include past

employment history, education background, licenses / certifications , date of birth ,

Social security, family information ( including dependents ) , & emergency contacts.

  1. Employees will also be given Insurance enrollment forms , plus a payroll deduction form for any deductions that are requested ( deferred salary , Xmas club , etc. ) . RMS will maintain signed copies in the employee’s personnel file.
   
../images/arrow_redbox.gif (158 bytes) Govt.

Regulations

As required by State & Federal laws , RMS Consulting ,LLC will provide information to all employees about the following regulations :
  1. Americans With Disability Act , 1-800-949-4232 / 1-800-514-0301,

www.icdi,wvu.edu/tech/ada.htm , www.usdoj.gov/crt/ada/adahom1.htm

  1. Fair Labor Standards Act , 1-202-219-8412

www.dol.gov/dol/esa/public/whd

  1. Civil Rights and Employment Discrimination ,(EEOC ) , 1-800-669-3362

www.eeoc.gov

  1. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA ) ,
  1. Immigration Reform and Control Act (IRCA ) , www.ins.usdoj.gov/employer/index.html

 

EMPLOYEE HANDBOOK- general guidelines & policies

RMS Consulting, LLC

../images/arrow_redbox.gif (158 bytes)Working Hours . Our standard working hours are from 8:00am to 5:00pm (EST), Monday-thru-Friday

. RMS consultants / contractors working on client premises must comply with their

working hours and rules.

. All employees are entitled to a 1 hour lunch break and two 10 minute breaks during the

day (am / pm).

. Tardiness ( at start of day or after lunch or break periods) will not be tolerated. Managers

must warn such employees ( verbally or via email / memo). If tardiness continues

appropriate disciplinary action may be taken by the manager.

   
../images/arrow_redbox.gif (158 bytes)Dress Code . We have a casual dress policy in RMS offices and locations. ‘Casual’ means generally

accepted norms in clothes that are clean , smart , professional . All employees should

use their best judgment and common sense. If in doubt , ask your colleagues or manager .

. If you are on a consulting assignment at a client office , or traveling on behalf of their

business , or have direct contact with our customers, then casual dress policy does not

apply . We must all assume that Professional dress code is required unless otherwise

told by the clients .Net message : You must follow our client’s guidelines .

   
../images/arrow_redbox.gif (158 bytes)Safety Rules . All employees must use extreme caution and observe safety rules and regulations while

they are working for us . This includes ( as an example ) operating any machinery , or

using electrical devices that may be dangerous to your health & safety . You must

follow the manufacturer’s operating and safety guidelines in all cases . If you don’t have

them , do not put yourself in any potential danger or harm . Ask for help.

The same best practices apply at client offices and locations.

   
../images/arrow_redbox.gif (158 bytes)Earning

Vacation Time

. All employees will earn their % of allowable vacation time during the calendar year :
  • after 3months (25%), 6 months (50%), 9 months(75%) & after 12 months (100%).
  • if you leave the company voluntarily, you will be paid for any accrued vacation time.
  • vacation days can be carried over to Q1 of the following year if you have received written authorization from your manager before December31st of each year.
   
../images/arrow_redbox.gif (158 bytes)Paid holidays/

../images/arrow_redbox.gif (158 bytes)Personal Days

. Full time employees are paid for six holidays that are National holidays

. RMS pays for two personal days (You accrue a paid personal day every six months of

your full time employment ; however , you cannot take them in advance )

   
../images/arrow_redbox.gif (158 bytes)Sick Leave . The company will pay up to 7 sick days for legitimate & documented illness. After that

you are eligible for compensation through your disability coverage ( check your

insurance brochures for details on benefits ) .

. You may also apply for 30 days of unpaid sick leave ( if it is required by your doctor or

hospital ). If you are disabled for a period longer than 30 days & your prognosis for

returning to work is either unknown or longer than 30 days, then we will put you on long

term unpaid disability leave ( see details in its appropriate section ).

 

EMPLOYEE HANDBOOK- general guidelines & policies

RMS Consulting, LLC

   
../images/arrow_redbox.gif (158 bytes)Salary & Performance Reviews . Your salary reviews will be on each anniversary month of your employment start date

. Each employee will be given specific goals , performance targets & requirements at the

beginning of their employment / calendar year . These specific goals can be revised by

your manager at any time . Each employee must sign off on his or her goals.

. Written performance reviews will be conducted for each employee by their manager.

This must be done atleast once a year , or at any time during the year . The employee

will be required to provide their comments / feedback on the same performance review

& sign off to acknowledge receipt of a completed performance review .

. If there is any disagreement , the employee has a full right to appeal his or her

performance review to the next level of management , including a review by the

and Chairwoman whose decision will be considered final.

   
   
../images/arrow_redbox.gif (158 bytes)Overtime / Comp - Time . Only non-official who are paid on an hourly scale are eligible for overtime pay

. Overtime is paid at 1.5 times the base hourly rate for time worked over 40hrs per wk.

. Your Manager must authorize any overtime work / pay ; similarly , comp days (in lieu

of any overtime cash payments or other benefits ) must be pre-authorized by your

managers . Comp. days can be accrued only up to the end of our fiscal year (ie Dec.)

   
../images/arrow_redbox.gif (158 bytes)Maternity Leave . Full time employees ( who have worked for RMS for atleast six months )are eligible to

take maternity leave of up to 8 weeks with full pay .

. Please refer to your Insurance package from Prudential for additional benefits

   
../images/arrow_redbox.gif (158 bytes)Expense Reimbursement .RMS employees are eligible to get reimbursed for legitimate business expenses that are

incurred by them . Typically , all expenses must be submitted on the company’s

expense reimbursement form with documented receipts within 30days . Our company

follows the rules and guidelines that IRS has for tax deductibility . Only authorized

senior executives of RMS can approve expense reimbursement for employees .

   
../images/arrow_redbox.gif (158 bytes)Incentive Comp . All employees are eligible for Incentive Compensation & bonus awards after 1 year of

service . We strongly believe in profit sharing . Everyone’s comp must be directly tied

to their specific goals and performance .

. Bonuses are given to employees with excellent and outstanding performance .

It is not meant for satisfactory / average performers . Incentive comp can be in the

form of both short-term and long -term rewards and recognition .

All incentive comp decisions are at the senior management’s discretion and must be

approved by the Board of Directors

 

EMPLOYEE HANDBOOK- general guidelines & policies

RMS Consulting, LLC

   
../images/arrow_redbox.gif (158 bytes)Promotions & Titles . At minimum , all employees at their annual performance reviews will be evaluated for

promotions , additional training and certifications / licenses . Our goal is to promote

our best people and provide the platform for a highly successful career at RMS . But

promotions are not automatic . They must be earned through superior performance .

. We will always strive to have our deserving & best employees advance to more

responsibilities , more senior job titles , greater independence , higher total comp ,

long term benefits ……

. Currently the approved Corporate titles for RMS officers are :

- Chairwoman / Principal Owner , & CEO , Vice Chairman , CIO ,

- Managing Director , Director , Vice , Manager , Associate , Analyst

- Variations of SR./Jr. , Assist. etc. may be used with the above to designate seniority

. The corporate titles and functional responsibilities can be changed by the Board.

   
../images/arrow_redbox.gif (158 bytes)Business Travel . All business Travel done on behalf of RMS or our Clients must be pre-approved for

T&E reimbursement by your Manager or the Client.

. Unless otherwise approved, all air , train or road travel will be in "coach-class"; car-

rentals , hotel accommodations, phone-card usage and per day meal allowance must be

from our list of pre-approved vendors and schedules ; use of limousines is highly

discouraged and all employees are required to use city taxis or public transportation.

. Expenses are reimbursed for any Visa fees, photographs & immunizations.

   
Client-gifts,

../images/arrow_redbox.gif (158 bytes)Entertainment,

Gratuities

. No RMS employee will ever offer a client, prospective business associate, government

official or any other individual / organization a bribe or any inducement (financial or

otherwise). This is a serious crime & will result in immediate dismissal.

. Gifts under $25 may be given and received from Clients, suppliers, and vendors. All

such items must be reported and pre-cleared by your Manager.

. Client – entertainment ( as approved by management) may be done with the highest

standards of professionalism and decorum. Employees must never engage in any lewd

obscene or unethical activities with any client or business colleague.

   
../images/arrow_redbox.gif (158 bytes)Drugs, Alcohol,

&

../images/arrow_redbox.gif (158 bytes)Smoke-Free working environment

. RMS offers its employees and clients a drugs, alcohol and smoke – free work

environment. None of them are permitted in any of our RMS offices. Most of our

clients have similar policies & our consultants / employees must observe them strictly.

. If requested by our Client(s) all RMS consultants may have to go through mandatory

drug –testing prior to starting a client engagement. Your Job Order will note this

requirement if it is mandated by our client.

   
../images/arrow_redbox.gif (158 bytes)Theft . All RMS assets are for company and client business. Personal use or theft is forbidden.

 

 

EMPLOYEE HANDBOOK- general guidelines & policies ( continued )

 

RMS Consulting, LLC

 

../images/arrow_redbox.gif (158 bytes)Do’s

100 % Professionalism &

Integrity

This is our promise to our Clients, to our employees and to each other.

Everything that we do must flow from here.

Our Professionalism and Integrity must be unquestionable. Trust begins with that.

   
Respect for Individuals We must be courteous and respectful to our customers and to one another.

Respect can only be commanded. It can never be demanded.

   
Rest is common

sense:

 
punctuality always be punctual for a client assignment , project or meeting
accuracy always be 100 % accurate when requesting approval / reporting of your billable hours
communication always keep the client , your colleagues & your Manager well informed of your work
targets-goals-suggestions as a professional consultant , you must always take ownership and pride in your work ;

always keep an open channel of discussion for the goals set by our client , your status

and successful completion , and your valuable suggestions to improve their franchise

absences , delays,

sickness

always let your Supervisor / Manager at the client offices know first ; clients always

come first and then you should call us at RMS

 

../images/arrow_redbox.gif (158 bytes)Don’ts

Insubordination,

Fraud , Unethical

This will constitute grounds for immediate dismissal.
   
Sexual

harassment , illegal drugs ,

We will have zero -tolerance level. We will follow the guidelines established by the

Government.

   
Helpful hints….  
people interaction don’t be argumentative , abusive or unprofessional with clients or your colleagues
personal business don’t use the company or client resources or billable time to conduct personal business; minimize personal phone calls at client sites , e:Mails or any other activities that are not directly related to , or contributing to your job
unprofessional

behavior

as a consultant do not discuss your billable rates , or , your comp with the clients or anyone else ( we have a contractual agreement with our customers )
intellectual property rights do not ever take any of our client (or RMS ) property ; this includes internal books , procedures , disks , product manuals , software specs , etc. ( if in doubt ask ! )

 

 

EMPLOYEE HANDBOOK- general guidelines & policies ( continued )

 

RMS Consulting, LLC

 

../images/arrow_redbox.gif (158 bytes)Required Signing Authorities & Limits

R M S

C O N S U L T I NG

  Manager Director

VP

CIO

MD

CFO / VC

Chair-

woman

Board
L I M I T S >>>>>  

< $1K

<$5K

<$25K

<$100K

<$250K

-

               
O.T./daily expenses  

X

X

       
Hiring - firing (FTE)      

X

X

X

 
Hiring -firing (temps)  

X

X

       
Capital expenditures        

X

X

X

Time-sheets  

X

X

       
Leases ( cars , phones premises, , equip .)      

X

X

X

 
Benefits plan        

X

X

X

Advertising (local)  

X

X

       
Advertising (nat’l )      

X

X

X

 
Marketing brochures, promotions , shows      

X

X

   
Subscriptions , supplies      

X

X

   
T & E    

X

X

     
Training / certification expense      

X

X

   
Salary increases      

X

X

X

 
Bonus      

X

X

X

 
               
Fringe benefits(health plan , 401k, insurances)        

X

X

X

Client contracts      

X

X

X

 
               

RMS CONSULTING , LLC

120 Wood Avenue South , Woodbridge Hilton , Suite 615 , Iselin , New Jersey , 08830 - 2709

8 High Meadow Road , Saddle River , New Jersey , 07458 - 2636

URL : www.rmsconsult.com / www.rmscanada.com

 

e-mail: sales@rmsconsult.com , recruiting@rmsconsult.com , it@rmscanada.com

tel. 1+732-494-6606 , fax 1+732-494 – 9056 ( iselin , nj )

tel. 201-236-2515 , fax 201-236-2516 , toll free : tel. 1+ 877 - RMS - CLLC , fax 1+ 877 - MYCV - RMS

../images/arrow_redbox.gif (158 bytes)Affiliates

 

RMS ( Canada ) Consulting & IT - Recruiting

 

(1998 ) Toronto - London (Ontario ) - Kanata - Montreal

fyarkhan@attcanada.net 1+ 877- RMS - CLLC

 

fax 1-613 – 591- 9098

 

GENTECH ENGINEERING ASSOCIATES , P.C.

(1987 ) CONSULTING ENGINEERS

251 Jernee Mill Road

Sayreville , N.J. 08872

Tel 732-238-8112

Fax 732-238-8565

www.gentechengg.com

 

Gulf Engineering & Technical Services Granada Building

(1978 ) PO Box 8960

Doha , Qatar

Tel 011+974+868100

Fax 011+974+865545

Telex 4095 GNTECH DH

 

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