Al Otaiba Oil Field & Engg. Services’ General Policies

When becoming a full employee of Al Otaiba Oil Field & Engg. Services (Hereinafter as Al Otaiba) on fixed term contract you are deemed to abide by the general policies explained below *:

* These policies defined here do not deal with matters such as expenses,
benefits (such as medical insurance, life assurance), bonus, company car
or car allowance, leave, post termination restrictions and effect of termination.

The polices cover the behavior and actions of the employee towards:

• Customers
• Shareholders/investors/Management
• Suppliers/service providers
• Employees
• The enterprise itself [Or any “Group Company” of which Al Otaiba is a Subsidiary, or any Subsidiaries of Al Otaiba, or any holding company, or any Sister company, or any affiliated company]
• Community
• Government

1- Discrimination & Harassment

Al Otaiba is against all kinds and forms of discrimination and harassment and the company acknowledges and supports all the legal rights of any employee who has been victimized by discrimination or harassment on the job. Discrimination and harassment in the workplace can come in many forms, and although such misconduct can sometimes be overt, it can be subtle or even concealed.

2- Confidentiality & Information

The employee is prohibited and bound not to disclose to any third part any information considered by Al Otaiba as confidential or proprietary without the written consent of the management.
This confidentiality is in effect for the duration of an employee’s employment and for a period of two years following employment termination.
Confidentiality covers anything that is developed, written, produced, or invented during or as a result of employment, contracts, or services if it is in any way related to the scope of the company’s business.
Employees abide to the fact that all the above-mentioned information is under the ownership of Al Otaiba.
The employees commit not utilize the information for his/her own benefit; and that the information and all documents, charts, graphs, notes memorandum and other items embodying the information will be returned to Al Otaiba within one week from the time of employment termination.

3- Code of Conduct

The behavior of employees should be defined and governed by the Laws of United Arab Emirates. These laws should influence all employees’ procedures to be used in any professional or ethical situations, such as conflicts of interest or the acceptance of gifts.

4- Internet and Email Policy

Voice mail, email, and Internet usage assigned to an employee’s computer or telephone extensions are solely for the purpose of conducting Company business. Some job responsibilities at the Company require access to the Internet and the use of software in addition to the Microsoft Office suite of products. Only employees appropriately authorized, for Al Otaiba purposes, may use the Internet or access additional software.

Software Access Procedure
Software needed, in addition to the Microsoft Office suite of products, must be authorized by an employee’s supervisor and downloaded by the IT department.

Internet Usage
Internet use, on Al Otaiba time, is authorized to conduct Company business only. Internet use brings the possibility of breaches to the security of confidential Company information. Internet use also creates the possibility of contamination to our system via viruses or spyware. Spyware allows unauthorized people, outside the Company, potential access to Company passwords and other confidential information.Removing such programs from the Company network requires IT staff to invest time and attention that is better devoted to progress. For this reason, and to assure the use of work time appropriately for work, employees must limit Internet use.Additionally, under no circumstances may Company computers or other electronic equipment be used to obtain, view, or reach any pornographic, or otherwise immoral, unethical, or non-business-related Internet sites. Doing so can lead to disciplinary action up to and including termination of employment and possibly legal actions.

Email Usage at Company
Email is also to be used for Company business only. Company confidential information must not be shared outside of the Company, without authorization, at any time. Employees are also not to conduct personal business using the Company computer or email. All emails on Al Otaiba domain or any other domain created for work related matters are deemed to be owned by the company and as such employees should consider provide any necessary access to the IT department whenever requested.Employees should not be forwarding non-business emails to associates, family or friends. Non-business related emails waste company time and attention and it is considered illegal.Viewing pornography, or sending pornographic jokes or stories via email, is considered sexual harassment and will be addressed according to our sexual harassment policy.

Emails That Discriminate
Any emails that discriminate against employees by virtue of any protected classification including race, gender, nationality, religion, and so forth, will be dealt with according to the harassment policy.These emails are prohibited at the Company. Sending or forwarding non-business emails will result in disciplinary action that may lead to employment termination and possibly legal actions.

Company Owns Employee Email
Keep in mind that Al Otaiba owns any communication sent via email or that is communicated or stored on company equipment. Management and other authorized staff have the right to access any material in your email or on your computer at any time. Please do not consider your electronic communication, storage or access to be private if it is created, communicated or stored at work or by using the company network or equipment. Al Otaiba will monitor, record, and archive any electronic communication in the form of emails or any other form that uses any of the company’s equipment, network or software.

Human Resources Department