Team Member Handbook

The Team Member Handbook provides you with the guidelines and general principles by which Centerspace operates. In the Handbook, you will find basic policies and benefit programs as well as general expectations for our team members. The Handbook refers to our Policy Manual in many places for further detail about specific policies and procedures.

Administrative Pay Corrections
Centerspace takes all reasonable steps to ensure that team members receive the correct amount of pay in each paycheck and that team members are paid promptl...
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Pay Deductions
The law requires that Centerspace makes certain deductions from every team member’s compensation.  Among these mandatory deductions are applicable ...
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Safe Harbor for Improper Deductions
The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) is a federal law which requires that most team members in the United States be paid at least the federal minimum wage fo...
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Wage Disclosure Protections
Discussion of workplace conditions is acceptable at all Centerspace locations, and Centerspace encourages our team members to remain respectful when discuss...
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Work Schedules
Work schedules may vary based upon location and position.  Staffing needs and operational demands may necessitate variations in starting and ending...
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Smoking
In keeping with Centerspace’s intent to provide a safe and healthful work environment and in accordance with federal, state, and local laws, any use of toba...
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Rest & Meal Periods
Each workday, full-time non-exempt team members are provided with the option for 2 rest periods 15 minutes in length.  To the extent possible, rest...
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Overtime
When operating requirements or other needs cannot be met during regular working hours, nonexempt team members may be given the opportunity to volunteer for ...
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Electronic Communications
Centerspace team members may perform job duties using a variety of electronic communications, depending on the nature of the work and assigned responsibilit...
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Emergency Closings
At times, emergencies such as severe weather, fire, power failures, or natural disasters can disrupt company operations.  In such cases, these circ...
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