Dress Code

Dress in as much black or dark clothing as possible

Wear weather appropriate clothing 

Maintain a positive appearance.

Shorts and open toed shoes are not permitted

Earbuds and headphones are not permitted during a CA shift

Confidentiality Agreement

All client names, phone numbers, addresses, emails, passwords/key codes, and other information will be kept confidential between Companion Business Manager and Companion Acres Handler

• All pictures and videos taken at CA and on a CA shift are property of Companion Acres

• Any use of pictures and/or videos are subject to cease and desist claims

Vacation Time

Notified at least 2 weeks in advance, logged in the Days Off Sheet, and communicated to team liaison

Employment with CA will be reviewed if more than 3 weeks of continuous time is taken off 

As a part-time employee there is no paid time off or vacation

Sick Days/Inclement Weather

Sick Days - Notify team liaison with AS MUCH advance as possible.  6 hours is minimum.  

You will acquire ESST per MN state laws.  1 hour for every 30 hours worked.  A total of 80 hours can accrue and roll over from year to year.

Inclement Weather - Notify with AS MUCH advance as possible if unable to arrive for your shift

Reasons for termination

Termination will occur after three documented ‘Reasons for Termination”:

• Arriving for a shift under the influence of drugs or alcohol

• Handling a dog in any way other than trained by CA management

• Breaching the confidentiality agreement 

• Arriving late for a scheduled shift at CA in an excessive amount. 

• Calling in for a scheduled shift in an excessive amount

• Excessive use of personal cell phone during a scheduled CA shift 

• Neglecting daily routines of CA

• Neglecting to attend to personal odor or hygiene

REQUIREMENTS AFTER TERMINATION  

Return any and all Companion Acres Property