Employment Termination

Termination of employment is an inevitable part of personnel activity within any organization, and many of the reasons for termination are routine. Below are examples of some of the most common circumstances under which employment is terminated:

* Resignation - voluntary employment termination initiated by an employee.

* Discharge - involuntary employment termination initiated by the organization.

* Retirement - voluntary employment termination initiated by the employee meeting age,

length of service, and any other criteria for retirement from the organization.

* Inability or failure to return to work after an approved leave of absence.

Lakeland may schedule exit interviews at the time of employment termination. The exit interview will afford an opportunity to discuss such issues as employee benefits, conversion privileges, repayment of outstanding debts to Lakeland, or return of Lakeland-owned property. Suggestions, complaints, and questions can also be voiced.

Since employment with Lakeland is at-will, both the employee and Lakeland have the right to terminate employment at any time, with or without cause, and with or without advance notice. Employees will receive their final pay in accordance with applicable state law.

Employee benefits will be affected by employment termination in the following manner: (1)?All accrued, vested benefits that are due and payable at termination will be paid; (2)? some benefits may be continued at the employee's expense, according to applicable laws; and (3)?the employee will be notified in writing of the benefits that may be continued and of the terms, conditions, and limitations of such continuance.

Policy No.  405  Issued  10/1/2002  Applicable  8/8/2002