Code of Ethics and Good Practices
DISCOVER STAFFING pledges its support of, and
adherence to the following principles. Through voluntary compliance with
these principles, DISCOVER
STAFFING acknowledges
that such compliance is in the best interests of the staffing services
industry, its customers, and its employees. DISCOVER STAFFING agrees to always strive:
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To comply with all
laws and regulations applicable to their business, and to maintain the
highest standards of ethical conduct in the operation of that business and in their
dealings with employees, customers, and competitors;
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To treat all
applicants and employees with dignity and respect, and to provide equal
employment opportunities, based on bona fide job qualifications, without
regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, or
disability;
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To maintain the
highest standards of integrity in all advertising, and to assign the best
qualified employees to fill customer's needs;
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To determine the
experience and qualifications of applicants and employees as DISCOVER STAFFING deems appropriate to the
circumstances, or as may be required by law;
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To explain to
employees prior to assignment their wage rate, applicable benefits, and
hours of work--and
to promptly pay any wages and benefits due in accordance with the
terms of the individual's employment and applicable legal requirements;
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To satisfy all
applicable employer obligations, including payment of the employer's share of social
security, state and federal unemployment insurance taxes, and workers'
compensation--and to explain to employees that the staffing firm is
responsible for such obligations;
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To determine that
employees are assigned to worksites that are safe, that they understand the
nature of the work the customer has called for and can perform such work
without injury to themselves or others, and that they receive any safety
training that may be necessary or required;
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To take prompt
action to address employee questions, concerns, or complaints regarding unsafe work
conditions, discrimination, or any other matter involving the terms and
conditions of their employment;
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To observe the guidelines
established by the American Staffing Association to to ensure an orderly
transition when taking over an account being serviced by another staffing firm.
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DISCOVER STAFFING is a member of the Georgia
Staffing Association, American Staffing Association, Georgia Association
of Personnel Services, the North Fulton Chamber of Commerce, the Cobb County
Chamber of Commerce, the Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce and the Forsyth
County Chamber of Commerce.
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