Telephone policy

Purpose and scope

This Policy covers the use of the Company’s telephone systems and mobile phones by employees for both business and some private purposes and the monitoring by the Company of such use.  It is designed to protect the interests and needs of both the Company and the employees.

This Policy is designed to ensure that all employees understand their responsibilities and the Company’s expectations in the manner in which these systems are used.  In setting and monitoring these standards, the Company will comply with the individual rights of employees and any further legislative requirements.

This Policy applies to all employees and other workers within the Company, whether full or part-time, as well as agency workers, temporary workers, contractors and also third parties who have access to the Company’s telephone systems.