FOREWORD - Wentworth Institute of Technology

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WIT Employee HandbookSection I: Institute Policiesfinancial, accounting or audit matters, and/or about violations of law, statutes orregulations, or about known or reasonably suspected violations of this Policy.Such complaints include, but are not limited to, suspected improper accounting,internal accounting controls or auditing. Complaints should be made accordingto the following procedure:1. Notificationa) Whom to Notify. Individuals with a complaint or knowledge of acomplaint should promptly notify the Institute. The following people should becontacted:The Institute’s Vice President for Human Resources (AVP HR) is the primarycontact.An individual with a concern may also feel free to contact the Institute’sindependent auditor:Michael Burns, CPATofias PC350 Massachusetts AvenueCambridge, MA 02139Ph: 617-761-0600Fax: 617-761-0601Anyone receiving notification within the scope of this Policy shall, as appropriate,immediately report such receipt to the Chair of the Audit Committee, who will inturn report, as appropriate, to the Board of Trustees.Because failure to report criminal activity can itself be understood to condone thecrime, individuals should come forward with information about any such activity,without regard for the identity or position of the suspected offender. Failure toreport knowledge of wrongdoing may result in disciplinary action against thosewho fail to report.b) Form of Notice. The notification should specify in reasonable detail thenature of the complaint and the persons involved in and with knowledge of theviolation. It should be accompanied by any supporting documentation.Notification should be made in writing so as to promote a clear understanding ofthe issues raised, but also may be made orally. Notifications which are in writingmay be made anonymously.2. Investigation and Confidentiality - The Institute will investigate reports ofviolations and all those involved are required to cooperate with suchinvestigations. An investigation may in some circumstances mean that theMarch 200918
WIT Employee HandbookSection I: Institute PoliciesInstitute cannot promise complete confidentiality, but it will act as discreetly asreasonably possible, providing information to individuals on a “need to knowbasis.” When the Institute completes its investigation and if it concludes thatthere is a problem, it will promptly take corrective action. The Institute will reporton its actions to the person having made the report.3. Prohibition Against Retaliation - The Institute will not discriminate againstor discharge individuals for their reasonable, good faith allegations orparticipation in any investigation, or their reasonable, good faith efforts to ensurethe Institute’s compliance with law, and it will strongly discipline anyone whothreatens or retaliates against such individuals. Such prohibited retaliationincludes, but is not limited to, termination, demotion, suspension, harassment,failure to consider for promotion, or any other kind of discrimination. Individualsshould act reasonably and in good faith during any complaint and investigationprocess.4. Acting in Good Faith - A person filing a complaint concerning a violation orsuspected violation of this Policy must be acting in good faith and havereasonable grounds for believing the information disclosed indicates a violation ofthe Policy. Any allegations that prove not to be substantiated and which prove tohave been made maliciously or knowingly to be false will be viewed as a seriousdisciplinary offense.March 200919
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