<p>This Employee Manual is an important document intended to help you become acquainted with Destination Hope, Inc. This Manual will serve as a guide; it is not the final word in all cases. Individual circumstances may call for individual attention.</p>
<p>Because the general business atmosphere of Destination Hope. Inc. and economic conditions are always changing, the contents of this Manual may be changed at any time at the discretion of Destination Hope, Inc..</p>
<p>Please read the following statements and sign below to indicate your receipt and acknowledgment of the Destination Hope, Inc. Employee Manual.</p>
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<li>I have received and read a copy of the Destination Hope, Inc. Employee Manual. I understand that the policies, rules, and benefits described in it are subject to change at the sole discretion of Destination Hope, Inc. at any time. I understand that this manual replaces (supersedes) all other previous manuals for Destination Hope, Inc. as of March 2011.</li>
<li>I further understand that my employment is terminable “at will”, (unless there has been an employment contract executed to the contrary) either by myself or Destination Hope, Inc. regardless of the length of my employment or the granting of benefits of any kind, including but not limited to profit sharing benefits which provide for vesting based upon length of employment.</li>
<li>I understand that no contract of employment other than "at will" has been expressed or implied, and that no circumstances arising out of my employment will alter my "at will" employment relationship unless expressed in writing, with the understanding specifically set forth and signed by myself and the Executive Director of Destination Hope, Inc. Furthermore, I acknowledge that this manual is not a contract of employment.</li>
<li>I am aware that during the course of my employment confidential information will be made available to me. I understand that this information is critical to the success of Destination Hope, Inc, and must not be given out or used outside of Destination Hope, Inc.'s premises or with non Destination Hope, Inc. employees. In the event of termination of employment, whether voluntary or involuntary, I hereby agree not to utilize or exploit this information with any other individual or company.</li>
<li>I understand that, should the content be changed in any way, Destination Hope, Inc. may require an additional signature from me to indicate that I am aware of and understand any new policies.</li>
<li>I understand that my signature below indicates that I have read and understand the above statements and have received a copy of the Destination Hope, Inc. Employee Manual.</li>
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<p>The signed original copy of this agreement should be given to your supervisor and it will be filed in your personnel file.</p>