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Hiring and Employment Practices low-income backgrounds are almost three times more likely to transcend poverty if they obtain a college degree.' Helping our staff to earn degrees is how we can have the biggest impact on their life trajectory. To that end, HSL is committed to providing educational opportunities for all eligible employees. The HSL Education Achievement Program is modeled on the Starbucks College Achievement Plan,2 which has recently received praise in the media.3 Our plan will give full-time employees the opportunity to enroll in two classes per quarter toward an accredited degree from Cal State East Bay, with tuition fully paid by HSL. We will also offer employees coaching throughout their educational experience in matters ranging from enrollment to financial aid to career advice (See Exhibit F for more details regarding this innovative program). To ensure that staff knowledge remains current in the rapidly evolving cannabis industry, all HSL employees will also receive ongoing education, including training sessions with experts, off-site conferences, online workshops, and seminars. HSL will continually update, revise and refine their proprietary training program to reflect changes in laws, products, and industry practices and standards. New topics and reinforcement of existing knowledge give employees the tools to provide a world-class patient experience. ► ANNUAL PERFORMANCE REVIEW Each HSL employee will receive an annual performance review to assess any areas that require improvement and to recognize their successes and accomplishments over the preceding year. Annual wage increases based on a pre -established company pay scale will be granted if the employee has met the expectations as defined in his or her job description. Courses, classes or other skill development methods will be assigned as necessary. Managers will guide staff to continuing education opportunities that meet self-appointed growth goals. ► LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM Low to mid-level managers will be encouraged to participate in the Leadership Development Program. The program includes extensive internal leadership training and mentorship, emphasizing a compassionate and transparent approach. Leaders will learn to evaluate and enhance the performance of our associates by identifying their strengths and by providing coaching to improve their weaknesses. Collective Bargaining; Living Wage; Equal Benefits and Signed Declaration of Non -Discrimination HSL, like HHC, a collective association, fully supports the right of workers to associate, organize, and bargain collectively. HSL will not prescribe how employees should do so or with what union. HSL supports them in a free and open process for making those decisions and will support whatever decisions they make, recognizing any union that they may choose. All full-time, entry-level HSL employees will be paid a living wage of no less than $15 per hour, along with health benefits and paid time off. Part-time, entry-level employees will also be paid a minimum hourly rate of $15 and may accrue paid time off. HSL will adjust entry-level wages as necessary to meet the San Leandro living wage rate .4 HSL is committed to equal employment opportunity, and will not discriminate against employees or applicants based on any improper classification, such as: status as a veteran or uniformed service -member, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability. HSL will sign a declaration of non-discrimination. 1 http://goo.gi/8dOcBi 2 http://goo. l,- /�MQwLEH 3 http://goo.,gl/sYmZBG 4 San Leandro Municipal Code Chapter 1-6-625 Application to Operate a Medical Cannabis Dispensary. Harborside Health Center -San Leandro. July 6, 2015. 11