Seattle Automotive Distributing, Inc.
Employee Handbook
								1/3/2008
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction
	Mission Statement………………………………………………………………….							1
	Customer Service Philosophy…………………………………………………..							1
	Equal Opportunity Statement…………………………………………………….							1
	Warehouse Locations & Phone Numbers……………………………………..							1
	Purpose of This Handbook & Important Notice………………………………..							2
		Important Notice Regarding This Handbook……………………….						2
	New Employee Orientation……………………………………………………….							2
	Employment At Will…………………………………………………………………							2
	Pay Periods…………………………………………………………………………..							3
	Working Hours……………………………………………………………………….							3
	Attendance……………………………………………………………………………							3
	Attendance Reporting………………………………………………………………							4
	Payroll Deductions………………………………………………………………….							4
Your Benefits
	Health Insurance…………………………………………………………………….							4
	Dental Insurance…………………………………………………………………….							4
	Eligibility……………………………………………………………………………….							5
	Pension Plan…………………………………………………………………………							5
	Section 125 Cafeteria Plan………………………………………………………..							5
	Life, Disability, Critical Illness, Accident, Cancer, & Long Term Care……………………………………………							5
	Benefit Changes……………………………………………………………………..							5
	Holidays………………………………………………………………………………..							6
	Vacations……………………………………………………………………………..							6
	Jury Duty………………………………………………………………………………							6
	Drivers License & Driving Record……………………………………………….							7
	Customer Relations………………………………………………………………….							7
	Leaves of Absence………………………………………………………………….							8
Employee Responsibilities………………………………………………………………………								8
	Personal Information, Absenses & Time Off
Confidentiality…………………………………………………………………………………….								8
Your Safety…………………………………………………………………………………………								8
Other Policies & Standards…………………………………………………………………….								9
	Use of Company Vehicles………………………………………………………….							9
	Theft…………………………………………………………………………………….							9
	Drug Free Workplace…………………………………………………………………….							9
No Harassment Policy…………………………………………………………………………..								10
Personal Behavior………………………………………………………………………………..								10
Cellular Phone Policy…………………………………………………………………………….								11
Driving Privilege & Vehicle Accident Review……………………………………………..								11
Dress Code / Personal Appearance……………………………………………………………..								12
Return to work Policy……………………………………………………………………………..								13
Computer, E-mail & Internet Usage Policy………………………………………………….								14
INTRODUCTION
Welcome to Seattle Automotive Distributing, Inc.!  Seattle Automotive provides a full range
of automotive parts and services to its customers - private installer repair shops and dealer-
ships - located throughout the Northwest.  Major lines carried are AC Delco, Motorcraft,
Federal Mogul, Cardone, and Denso.  At Seattle Automotive we are striving to
obtain and maintain a truly satisfying and productive workplace.  You are an important part
of this effort.  The policies and practices detailed in this booklet are designed to support you
as a Seattle Automotive Distributing employee.  If you have any questions after reading this
handbook, please discuss them with your supervisor.  He/she will be happy to provide any
additional information.
We recognize that the very best people are essential to our success.  Therefore, as we strive
to provide excellent service to our customers, we also recognize the needs of those who
provide that service  -- you!
Mission Statement
It is the mission of Seattle Automotive Dist., Inc., to be the best provider of high-quality
automotive parts and related support services to our customers.
We will accomplish this while increasing the effectiveness of our employees within a rewarding
environment; building relationships with customers to meet their needs; creating new programs
to assist in selling parts and services; and conforming to Seattle Automotive policies and
prescribed business ethics, while meeting or exceeding corporate performance goals.
Customer Service Philosophy
Seattle Automotive Distributing, Inc. believes that when we put the customer first,
success will follow.