Anti-Solicitation Policy

Fast UK Parcel Ltd

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Policy Brief and Purpose

 

Our anti-solicitation policy outlines our restrictions on distributing materials and on soliciting funds, donations and signatures for activities or groups. It is the policy of Fast UK Parcel to prohibit solicitation and distribution on its premises because, when left unrestricted, such activities can interfere with the normal operations of Fast UK Parcel, be detrimental to efficiency, be annoying, and pose a threat to security. This policy applies to all employees and Sub-Contractors, as well as to external visitors, partners and customers who may be on company premises during working hours.“Workplace” refers to any area on the premises where employees and Sub-Contractors work (offices, meeting rooms, reception, etc.). This definition excludes cafeterias, common rooms, hallways and other places where employees and Sub-Contractors do not usually carry out their job duties.“Working hours” means any time during which an employee or Sub-Contractor is expected to carry out their job duties. This definition excludes meal and rest breaks.This policy does not relate to any kind of work-related matters. Employees and Sub-Contractors may discuss and request assistance with, or participation in, work-related projects. Discussions that fall under the purview of laws protecting unionising are also excluded from this policy.

 

Policy Elements

 

Solicitation is any form of requesting money, support or participation for products, groups, organisations or causes that are unrelated to our company. This includes, but is not limited to: seeking funds or donations for a non-profit organisation; asking for signatures for a petition; selling merchandise or services; requesting support for a political candidate; and engaging in religious proselytism.Distribution refers to disseminating literature or material for commercial or political purposes.

 

Non-Employees

All of these forms of solicitation and distribution are strictly prohibited for non-employees on company premises, unless previously authorised by senior management. Former employees and Sub-Contractors are prohibited from soliciting customers or other workers for business purposes, or for their own benefit, both on and off company premises. Fast UK Parcel may require employees and Sub-Contractors to sign a non-solicitation agreement before they leave the company.

 

Employees and Sub-Contractors

 

Employees and Sub-Contractors may engage in solicitation and distribution under certain conditions. They may solicit: participation (active or monetary) in organising events for another employee or Sub-Contractor — for example, the adoption or birth of a child, a promotion, retirement, bereavement, and similar occasions; support for a cause, charity or fundraising event sponsored, funded, organised or authorised by our company; joining a group of employees for an authorised non-business purpose (recreation, volunteering, etc.); and participation in employment-related activities or groups as protected by law (e.g. trade unions). Employees and Sub-Contractors may perform these actions during working hours or at our workplace, provided they do not cause significant disruptions to our everyday operations. For example, an employee or Sub-Contractor may send an email to their colleagues to solicit assistance for a cause. We will not accept soliciting and distributing that hinders productivity or is disruptive, offensive or obscene. For example, we prohibit the following: selling goods for personal profit; requesting support or funding for political campaigns; unauthorised posting of non-work-related material on company bulletin boards; solicitation or distribution of non-business literature towards customers, partners and vendors; and proselytising others to groups or initiatives that violate our non-discrimination and equal-opportunity policies. Employees have the legal right to refuse assistance or participation in any kind of activity or organisation. Employees and Sub-Contractors must not be forced or harassed into supporting fundraising events, collections, merchandise purchases, or other activities. This policy applies equally to all individuals and groups. Our company and managers must not allow one group or person to engage in solicitation while excluding others. Employees and Sub-Contractors may refer any questions or doubts to the Company Director or the on-site Manager.

 

Consequences

 

We may take disciplinary action ranging from a reprimand to termination or withdrawal of engagement against employees and Sub-Contractors who do not conform to this policy. Issues that may trigger such action include, but are not limited to: soliciting in our workplace during working hours for illegitimate reasons; making colleagues uncomfortable by being overly persistent; distributing material that contains hate speech or other offensive content; and embezzling or mishandling donations collected from other employees or Sub-Contractors for events or causes.