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Welcome to Scally's Tree Service LLC

Scally’s is committed to providing a safe, efficient, and professional work environment. This Employee Handbook outlines the company's policies and procedures to ensure smooth operations and to help you understand your responsibilities as a member of the team.

Employment with Scally's Tree Service LLC is on an at-will basis, which means either the employee or the company can terminate employment at any time, with or without cause or notice, in accordance with Rhode Island state law. This handbook does not constitute a contract of employment.

All new employees are subject to a **90 (business) day probationary period**. During this time, your performance, reliability, and overall fit with the company will be assessed. Scally's Tree Service LLC reserves the right to terminate employment at any time during the probationary period if performance does not meet expectations.

Standard Work Week
Monday through Friday, starting at **7:00AM** each day unless otherwise stated.

Occasional Saturdays
Some work on Saturdays may be necessary as determined by business needs. These are required work days.

Snow Work
Snow work is a mandatory condition of employment. You are required to be available and on call 24/7, including all holidays throughout the snow season. Your supervisor will provide as much advance notice as possible ahead of anticipated weather events. In the event of an unexpected winter weather event, you are required to respond to your supervisor's contact within one hour and report to your assigned location as quickly as possible.

Holiday pay is discretionary and determined by Scally’s Tree Service LLC on a holiday-by-holiday basis. When holiday pay is offered, eligible employees receive eight hours of pay regardless of whether the holiday is a scheduled workday.

Tree Season
Employees are expected to arrive at the shop **on time** and be ready to work at the start of the workday. This means you are at the shop and clocked in by 7:00AM. Do not clock in before you arrive to the shop.

Tardiness
Repeated tardiness will be addressed by your supervisor and will result in disciplinary action or termination.

Time Tracking & Job Management
We use Jobber to manage employee hours and to share job details. You will be set up in the app to clock in and out. You’re required to keep accurate clock in and out records. All missed time entries must be immediately reported to your supervisor.

It is required that you check in with your supervisor before clocking out for the day to confirm the day’s work is complete. You are required to familiarize yourself with your assignments listed in Jobber to ensure you leave the yard with all necessary tools, equipment, fuel, and trucks for the day.

Absences
For foreseeable absences, notify your supervisor at least 48 hours in advance so jobs can be rescheduled as needed. For unforeseeable absences such as sudden illness or emergency, notify your supervisor as soon as practicable. Failure to report an absence may result in disciplinary action or termination.

Employees accrue one hour of sick and safe leave for every 35 hours worked, up to a maximum of 40 hours per year. At Scally's Tree Service LLC, sick and safe leave is unpaid.

Sick and safe leave begins accruing on your first day of employment. However, it may not be used until your 90 business day probationary period is complete.

Permitted Uses

• Your own illness, injury, or medical appointment
• Care for an ill or injured family member
• Matters related to domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking affecting you or a family member

How Leave Works

• Sick and safe leave cannot be used to excuse tardiness — if you are late, you are late
• Leave must be taken in a minimum block of 4 hours
• If the leave has been planned in advance, notify your supervisor as soon as the need is known – not just the day before.
  • For example, if you schedule a medical appointment a month out, tell your supervisor when the appointment is made so work can be scheduled accordingly.
• In emergencies, notice must be provided as soon as reasonably possible.
• Absences exceeding three consecutive workdays may require documentation such as a healthcare provider's note
• Fraudulent use of sick and safe leave will result in disciplinary action up to and including termination

This policy is provided in compliance with the Rhode Island Healthy and Safe Families and Workplaces Act (R.I. Gen. Laws § 28-57).

Rhode Island law provides eligible employees with access to Temporary Disability Insurance (TDI) and Temporary Caregiver Insurance (TCI) benefits, funded through employee payroll deductions.

TDI provides partial wage replacement if you are unable to work due to a non-work-related illness, injury, or pregnancy. TCI provides up to eight weeks of benefits per year to bond with a new child, care for a seriously ill family member, or to recover from organ or bone marrow donation (effective January 1, 2026).

For full program details, eligibility requirements, and how to file a claim, contact the Rhode Island Department of Labor and Training at dlt.ri.gov or 401-462-8420.

Eligible employees may be entitled to unpaid, job-protected leave under the federal Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) for qualifying reasons including serious health conditions, the birth or adoption of a child, or care for a family member with a serious health condition. Eligibility requirements and leave entitlements are posted in the workplace as required by federal law. Contact your supervisor for more information.

Worksite Safety
Safety is our top priority. Employees must adhere to all safety protocols and wear the required personal protective equipment (PPE).

Conduct
Professional behavior is always expected. Harassment, discrimination, or any other inappropriate behavior toward supervisors, peers, customers, or the general public will not be tolerated.

Non-Discrimination Policy
Scally’s Tree Service LLC is committed to a workplace free of discrimination and harassment. We do not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, military/veteran status, or any other status protected by federal or Rhode Island law.

Drug & Alcohol-Free Workplace
Scally's Tree Service LLC maintains a drug and alcohol-free workplace. The use of alcohol and/or illegal substances during work hours is strictly prohibited.

Scally's Tree Service LLC is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to employees as required by applicable law, including accommodations related to disability, pregnancy, and menopause-related conditions as required under Rhode Island law effective January 1, 2026. Employees needing an accommodation should notify their supervisor. All requests will be handled promptly and confidentially.

Fuel cards are provided in each company vehicle and are to remain in the vehicle at all times. These cards are strictly for fueling company vehicles only.

Personal use of fuel cards is strictly prohibited.

A valid driver’s license is required at the time of hire for any employee operating a company vehicle. If your license becomes suspended, revoked, or otherwise invalid at any point during your employment, you must notify your supervisor immediately. Failure to report issues with your driver’s license may result in disciplinary action, up to and including termination.

Scally's Tree Service LLC complies with all applicable federal and Rhode Island wage payment laws, including timely payment of all earned wages. If you believe there has been an error in your pay, notify your supervisor immediately. Employees may also contact the Rhode Island Department of Labor and Training, Labor Standards Unit, at dlt.ri.gov.

Voluntary Termination
Employees wishing to resign are requested to provide at least two weeks' notice and to complete/sign the Employee Voluntary Resignation Form.

Involuntary Termination
Scally's Tree Service LLC reserves the right to terminate employment for performance issues, violations of company policies, or other reasons as per Rhode Island employment law.

Final Pay
Employees who are terminated will receive all earned wages within 24 hours, in compliance with Rhode Island law. Employees who voluntarily resign will receive their final paycheck on the next regular payday, unless otherwise required by law.

By signing below, you acknowledge that you have received, read, and understood the contents of this Employee Handbook and agree to comply with the policies outlined.