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Exhibit 1

Hi Jane,

How has your work week been going? I think this attachment will cheer you up.

George

(Attachment containing sexually explicit content)

Exhibit 2 

The Minnesota Department of Baby Boomer Retention computer, email and internet usage policy:

Minnesota Department of Baby Boomer Retention employees are expected to use technology responsibly as necessary to complete their jobs. Internet access and e-mail use is for job-related activities; minimal personal use is acceptable.

Employees may not use The Minnesota Department of Baby Boomer Retention’s internet, e-mail or other electronic communications to transmit, retrieve or store any communications or other content of a defamatory, discriminatory, harassing, sexual, or pornographic nature. No messages with derogatory remarks about an individual's race, age, disability, religion, national origin, physical attributes or sexual preference may be transmitted. Harassment of any kind is not allowed.

I understand that any violation of the statements above will lead to disciplinary action up to including discharge.

Reference: Computer, email and internet usage policy. (n.d.) SHRM. Retrieved from: https://www.shrm.org/resourcesandtools/tools-and-samples/policies/pages/cms_006400.aspx

Exhibit 3

Stack of emails of inappropriate content stored in George’s inbox and emails sent to various other employees to include emails to Ronald Blankenship

Exhibit 4

Copy of company policy regarding email use specifically regarding content that could be deemed as harassment or inappropriate

Exhibit 5

New employee orientation

Employees sign the document to indicate that they received the handbook at orientation. This handbook covers all company policies and protocols. An additional document is given to employees to cover disciplinary action if a rule or policy is broken to ensure every employee is clear on the what the discipline steps are.  

Exhibit 6

Discipline policy

Secondary to the handbook which indicates what the discipline policy is for company violations. All employees sign this document to indicate that they have received a copy of the discipline policy and what steps will be taken in the event that there is an issue.

Exhibit 7: Signed Employee Technology Agreements for the 4 witnesses and Mr. Chuckles

Employee Technology Agreement

I understand that  the department email system is in place to allow employees to communicate effectively with other employees. It is intended for business purposes only. To that extent, emails must comply with the department’s policies surrounding ethics, communication, harassment, and sexual harassment. 

George Chuckles

______________________________

Employee Technology Agreement

I understand that  the department email system is in place to allow employees to communicate effectively with other employees. It is intended for business purposes only. To that extent, emails must comply with the department’s policies surrounding ethics, communication, harassment, and sexual harassment. 

Jane Smith

______________________________

Employee Technology Agreement

I understand that  the department email system is in place to allow employees to communicate effectively with other employees. It is intended for business purposes only. To that extent, emails must comply with the department’s policies surrounding ethics, communication, harassment, and sexual harassment. 

Tommy Jones

______________________________

Employee Technology Agreement

I understand that  the department email system is in place to allow employees to communicate effectively with other employees. It is intended for business purposes only. To that extent, emails must comply with the department’s policies surrounding ethics, communication, harassment, and sexual harassment. 

Stephanie Davis

______________________________

Employee Technology Agreement

I understand that  the department email system is in place to allow employees to communicate effectively with other employees. It is intended for business purposes only. To that extent, emails must comply with the department’s policies surrounding ethics, communication, harassment, and sexual harassment. 

Ronald Blankenship

______________________________