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ABOUT THIS EMPLOYEE HANDBOOK
At Madison Square Garden Entertainment Corp. (“MSG Entertainment” or the “Company”) we strive to be the employer of choice in our area by creating an
atmosphere of cooperation and mutual respect combined with exciting opportunities for professional growth and achievement. We are a growing company and we invite you to grow along with us by taking advantage of the many opportunities open to you.
As you read through these pages, please remember that this Employee Handbook
contains guidelines only and supersedes any prior versions. It is designed to answer questions you may have about your employment with the Company. Flexibility is essential to the Company's ability to respond to the changing needs of our customers,
guests, organization and employees. We therefore reserve the right to revise, eliminate or otherwise reconsider any or all of these guidelines and the benefits we offer at any
time. The only recognized deviations from the stated policies are those authorized and signed by the Executive Chairman & CEO or their authorized designee.
YOUR EMPLOYMENT WITH MSG ENTERTAINMENT SHALL BE “AT-WILL,” AS DEFINED BY APPLICABLE STATE LAW. IN GENERAL, THIS MEANS THAT THE
EMPLOYMENT RELATIONSHIP IS NOT GUARANTEED FOR ANY PERIOD OF TIME. EITHER YOU OR THE COMPANY CAN END THIS RELATIONSHIP AT ANY TIME
WITHOUT LIABILITY, NOTICE OR CAUSE. THIS EMPLOYEE HANDBOOK AND THE GUIDELINES IT CONTAINS DO NOT CREATE A
CONTRACT BETWEEN THE COMPANY AND ANY OF ITS EMPLOYEES. THE COMPANY IS FREE TO ADD, MODIFY, OR REMOVE ANY OF THE GUIDELINES CONTAINED IN THIS
HANDBOOK AT ITS SOLE DISCRETION, WITH OR WITHOUT NOTICE.* THIS NOTICE APPLIES TO ALL EMPLOYEES REGARDLESS OF DATE OF HIRE.
MANY OF OUR EMPLOYEES ARE REPRESENTED BY LABOR UNIONS. PLEASE NOTE THAT THE POLICIES AND PRACTICES SET FORTH IN THIS EMPLOYEE HANDBOOK WILL BE
APPLIED, INTERPRETED AND, IF NECESSARY, MODIFIED CONSISTENTLY WITH APPLICABLE COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENTS AND THE PRINCIPLES OF FEDERAL LABOR LAW.
ANY VIOLATIONS OF THE POLICIES AND PROCEDURES CONTAINED IN THIS EMPLOYEE
HANDBOOK MAY RESULT IN DISCIPLINARY ACTION UP TO AND INCLUDING TERMINATION. ACCORDINGLY, IT IS ESSENTIAL THAT YOU REVIEW AND UNDERSTAND THE POLICIES AND PROCEDURES CONTAINED IN THIS EMPLOYEE HANDBOOK. IF YOU
HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT THE COMPANY’S POLICIES AND PROCEDURES, YOU SHOULD FEEL FREE TO TALK TO A MEMBER OF OUR MANAGEMENT TEAM OR YOUR
PEOPLE PRACTICES PROFESSIONAL. *We will attempt to keep you informed regarding any changes that affect you. Changes and/or
updates to this Employee Handbook, when available, will be posted on the Company’s intranet site, the MSG Entertainment Marquee (http://marquee.msg.com). Should significant adjustments to policy or guidelines be made, employees will be advised via an internal communication.
October 2021
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Table of Contents
Mission and Values Page 3
Our Guest Service Commitment Page 4
Resources for New Employees Page 5
Security Page 6
Your Employment Information Page 8
Internal Communications and Employee Services Page 9
Media Relations Page 10
Company Policies Page 11
Business Conduct Page 17
Pay Practices Page 20
Attendance Page 22
Inclement Weather Guidelines Page 24
Time Off and Leave Page 26
Employee Benefits Program Page 32
Perks and Discounts Page 35
Travel, Entertainment, and Business Expenses Page 36
Information and Communications Systems Page 37
Company Equipment and Property Page 38
Performance Management Page 39
If Your Employment Ends Page 41
Questions Regarding Company Policies,
Regulations and Expectations Page 43
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Our Guest Service Commitment
The Company’s success is largely due to our outstanding customer and guest service. As the
number of our loyal customers and guests continues to grow, it has become more important than
ever that we put their needs first and conduct ourselves professionally with every function that
we perform. Our customers and guests expect professional, respectful, and courteous service. It
is important to the Company that we deliver outstanding service well beyond that offered by our
competitors.
We consider all our customers, patrons, and ticket holders to be our guests, whether they are
frequent attendees at our events, such as season ticketholders, or once-in-a-lifetime visitors,
such as out-of-town tourists. The trust and confidence we instill is the Company's most important
asset. It is our standard to uphold that trust and confidence by carrying out our responsibilities
with a friendly attitude in a clean and safe environment. When at work, or attending an event, we
should treat one another and our guests with the utmost respect.
Below are some standards to follow:
• Treat guests courteously while they are at our venues. Be sure to use "please" and "thank
you" when making requests or addressing the public.
• If you are an employee working within one of the Company’s Venues, be knowledgeable
about upcoming events and the location of restrooms, food service areas, and restaurants.
• Never use vulgar, obscene, offensive, or abusive language.
• Unauthorized entry into our facilities or the acceptance of payment for entry, seat
upgrades, or ticket changes is strictly forbidden.
• Always be alert to issues that may arise involving our guests (for example, individuals with
special needs, abusive language, or fighting) or our facilities (for example, trash or spills)
and immediately alert an appropriate member of our Security or Guest Relations staff to
the issue. All security, safety, or misconduct incidents must be promptly reported to an
appropriate supervisor.
Please remember that we are all responsible for ensuring a positive experience for our guests. It
is always our job to assist our guests. If you cannot provide immediate assistance, it is your
responsibility to notify an employee who can.
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Resources for New Employees
New Employee Orientation
All new regular employees are required to attend employee orientation. The orientation provides
background information about MSG Entertainment to help you adjust to your new work
environment by fostering an understanding of our unique culture, values, mission, objectives,
policies, and organizational structure. The orientation also highlights standards for conduct and
appropriate behavior in the workplace. You will also complete new-hire paperwork during the
orientation, which activates payroll and security access.
Introductory Period
Everyone needs time to adjust to a new job. The first 90 days of your employment with the
Company is classified as an “introductory period.” During this period, your supervisor will do their
best to orient you to your new workplace and make you as comfortable with your job as possible.
This includes advising you of your specific job requirements as well as assessing your job
knowledge, skills, approach towards work, your work habits and initiative, and how you interact
with co-workers, customers, and guests.
If your performance during the introductory period is not satisfactory, your supervisor will discuss
the issues with you and suggest ways to improve your performance. In some cases, we may
extend the introductory period to give you more time to improve your performance and adjust to
the job requirements. If your performance continues to be unsatisfactory, we will look at all the
facts and circumstances surrounding your employment and make a final decision regarding
continued employment with us. If, at any time, serious violations of Company policies and
procedures or performance deficiencies are involved, dismissal prior to the end of the introductory
period is possible.
Your Management Team
Management is responsible for day-to-day operations and for ensuring that we provide
outstanding service to our customers and guests. At the same time, management has the
following additional responsibilities:
• handling sensitive issues or concerns in a supportive and confidential manner;
• respecting your outside interests including educational, social, political, family and religious
activities;
• ensuring that you receive timely responses to questions and follow-up regarding concerns;
• ensuring that you are notified of and adhere to Company policies;
• encouraging and supporting your professional growth and development;
• offering access to appropriate referral services, such as the Employee Assistance Program
(EAP), which can provide outside confidential assistance for personal or professional issues.
You can reach the EAP via phone at 1-866-248-4096 or online via the Company’s intranet site,
MSG Entertainment Marquee.
Your People Practices Professional
The Company’s People Practices professionals are your main point of contact for all Human
Resources issues. They are up-to-date on current Company policies and practices and can provide
you with a clear explanation of them at any time. We encourage each employee to develop an
ongoing relationship with their People Practices professionals. Acting with the highest level of
confidentiality permitted by the circumstances, your People Practices professional will assist you
by:
• providing you with a timely response to questions or problems;
• serving as an employee advocate, especially in sensitive situations;
• ensuring prompt and accurate processing of personnel actions, status changes, performance
reviews, transfers, benefits, and changes in employment or family status.
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Security
Company ID Cards
The safety and security of our employees, guests, and buildings is everyone’s responsibility. As an
employee, you will receive a Company identification (ID) card when you begin work.
Without exception, non-uniformed employees must visibly display their Company ID card at all
times while working in any of the Company’s venues.
Uniformed employees who are wearing an official Company uniform and visibly displaying an
official Company-issued name tag do not need to also visibly display their Company ID Card, but
must carry their Company ID card at all times while working in any of the Company’s venues.
Please note that if a Security Officer approaches you and your official Company credentials (either
a Company ID card or, for uniformed employees, an official Company name tag) are not visible,
you may be subject to disciplinary action. Visibly displaying your official Company credentials
enables security and management to quickly identify non-employees and unauthorized persons in
our facilities. Your official credentials also help our customers and guests identify employees in
our facilities.
Use of Your Company ID Card
Using your Company ID card to gain entry to an event or to a Company venue when you are not
on duty, or for any unauthorized or non-work-related purposes, is strictly prohibited. You may
never allow anyone else to use your Company ID card to enter a Company venue or building, or
for any other purpose. Misuse of your Company ID or unauthorized entry into Company facilities
may result in disciplinary action, including termination.
Photos taken for your Company ID card may be used for other internal business purposes, such
as display on the employee Intranet, fostering internal communications, or assisting with security
measures.
Your Company ID card is not transferable and remains the property of the Company. In the event
you leave the Company, you are required to return your Company ID card to your supervisor or a
member of People Practices or Security.
Lost Company ID Cards
If your Company ID card is lost or stolen, you must immediately notify a Security staff-member
and arrange for a replacement card by contacting ID Card security: employees working in New
York should call (212) 465-6561, and employees working at The Forum should call (310) 330-
7399.
Building Access and Visitors
While an event is taking place at one of our Company venues, only those employees who are
scheduled to work during the event or who otherwise have a legitimate and authorized work-
related need to be on-site may enter the venue.
Employees who invite or host non-employee visitors at one of the Company’s venues during hours
when no event is taking place are required to follow designated visitor procedures. This includes
ensuring that visitors register with Company security and undergo applicable screening
procedures when entering the venue. Employees must also ensure that non-employee visitors
acquire and visibly display visitor credentials (e.g., a visitor’s badge, card, or pass) at all times
while inside the venue. Non-employee visitors must always be escorted by one or more
employees while inside one of the Company’s venues or buildings. For more information on a
venues’ visitor requirements, please contact a Security staff-member.
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Visitors to the 2 Penn Plaza office location are required to check in at lobby security. All visitors
must be entered in the appropriate electronic visitor scheduling system ahead of time. To enter
visitors at 2 Penn Plaza, please contact a floor receptionist. Visitors will be required to show valid
photo identification before receiving a temporary visitor's pass from lobby security.
Please notify Security or a member of the management team if someone unknown to you
attempts to enter a non-public area of a Company venue or building without a Company ID card
or proper authorization.
Safety on the Job/Emergency Situations
Safety is every employee’s responsibility. Each of us is responsible for observing safety rules,
policies, laws and regulations. Employees are expected to use common sense and are encouraged
to develop and maintain safety awareness at all times, both on and off the job. Should you
become aware of an unsafe condition or emergency situation, please notify your supervisor,
security, or a People Practices professional immediately.
The Company maintains evacuation plans for all of its businesses. For a copy of your building’s
current evacuation plan, please visit the MSG Entertainment Marquee. The MSG Entertainment
Employee Hotline has been set up for employee use in emergency situations: 212-631-
5199 and 877-MSG-CITY/877-674-2489. We encourage you to program these numbers into
your cell phone and keep them handy at home.
If You Are Injured On the Job/Workers’ Compensation
Your health and safety are very important to us. If an accident or injury should happen on the
job, you must notify your supervisor and your People Practices professional as soon as the
incident occurs (and no later than the end of the shift/day the incident occurred). Management
and People Practices must be notified promptly regardless of how minor the incident may seem.
Prompt medical attention will be arranged where necessary. Coverage of all medical bills incurred
for a job-related injury or illness is provided under the state’s workers’ compensation benefit. In
addition to medical benefits, workers’ compensation provides certain wage reimbursement
benefits as required by state law. You may also be eligible for authorized time off in accordance
with the Company’s leaves of absence policies.
The Company’s benefit program includes income protection benefits that coordinate with workers’
compensation as they do with state disability benefits. The Company’s benefit programs are not
available to union employees unless specifically provided for in the applicable collective bargaining
agreement.
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Your Employment Information
Personnel Records
MSG Entertainment collects and maintains personal job-related information about each employee
to satisfy government reporting requirements and for payroll, performance reviews, and benefits
processing. It is important to notify People Practices immediately of changes to your personal
information, such as your name, family status, address, telephone number, or emergency contact
information.
By request, you may review the contents of the Company’s personnel file pertaining to you in the
presence of a designated member of the People Practices Department. This can be done by
submitting a request to People Practices to arrange an appointment. You are permitted to receive
a copy of your performance reviews or any corrective actions signed by you and to take notes if
you wish. You may not remove your employee file and, except where required by law, copies
cannot be made (except for your performance reviews and corrective actions signed by you), as
these materials are Company property.
If you disagree with any information in the file, please discuss the matter with a People Practices
professional. If you and an authorized representative of the Company mutually agree upon
correction of certain information, the file will be modified accordingly. If the Company does not
agree with your requested change, you may submit a written statement that will be added to the
file.
Outside Requests for Employee Information
Information in employee files will not be disclosed to anyone outside the Company except to
verify employment dates and position titles, or as otherwise required by law. Upon authorization
from an employee, salary information will be disclosed for the purpose of credit and mortgage
applications, as well as employment verification, through “Corporate Cost Control.” Contact
Corporate Cost Control at https://www.corporatecostcontrol.com/.
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Internal Communications and Employee Services
The People Connection Department manages the MSG Entertainment Marquee, the Company’s
intranet site. The group also oversees companywide internal communications to staff via all
methods of distribution, ranging from MSG Entertainment Marquee promotions, email blasts and
global voicemails to desk drops and W.I.R.E. ("Where Information Reaches Employees") bulletin
board postings.
In addition, the team manages employee programs and initiatives, such as annual service
awards, brand activations, internal ticket offers and vendor discounts.
If you have an announcement, offer, or other information you’d like to communicate
companywide, or if you have a suggestion for an event or discount, please contact the People
Connection team via email at [email protected] to discuss how we can best
accommodate your needs.
MSG Entertainment Marquee
MSG Entertainment Marquee, the Company’s intranet site, is available to all staff 24 hours a day,
7 days a week at work, home, or on a mobile device. The site is a hub for information and
resources such as:
• Company updates and upcoming event details
• Employment information, including training and career opportunities
• Special offers for MSG Entertainment employees
To access the MSG Entertainment Marquee, simply visit Marquee.MSG.com.
When accessing the site remotely or on a mobile device, you will need your network ID and
password to login. Please note that all passwords are case sensitive.
Please remember that information posted on the MSG Entertainment Marquee is proprietary for
all Company employees, and you are not allowed to share your log-in information or information
on the site with non-employees.
MSG Entertainment Communications Emails & W.I.R.E Bulletin Boards
In addition to posting important information on the MSG Entertainment Marquee, information may
be communicated to staff through the MSG Entertainment Communications email. Information is
also posted on the Company’s W.I.R.E. bulletin boards located throughout our offices and venues.
Information from the Department of Labor and other regulatory agencies can be found on general
People Practices bulletin boards, located in places visible to all staff. These bulletin boards are for
Company use only, and any communications placed on these bulletin boards must be approved in
advance by the People Connection Department.
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Media Relations
Since MSG Entertainment is a leading sports and entertainment company, we frequently receive
inquiries from the media. Unless you are a Communications management employee, you may
not make comments to the media. Immediately inform your supervisor if you receive any request
for information from the media. The following outlines information regarding the Company’s policy
on media inquiries:
• During business hours, all media inquiries regarding the Company, its teams, Madison Square
Garden, Radio City Music Hall, the Beacon Theatre, the Chicago Theatre, the Forum, and the
Wang Theatre, including but not limited to inquiries about Company policy, crisis issues, and
business dealings or compensation, are to be directed to the appropriate public relations
representative.
• With the exception of select team-related staff, in no case should anyone other than a
Communications or Public Relations employee make a comment to the media unless an
interview has been arranged by the appropriate Public Relations person. Any employee
violating this policy is subject to disciplinary action including, without limitation, termination.
• Any inquiry received during the evening or weekend should be directed to the Chief
Communications Officer or to an SVP or VP in the Communications Department. Contact
numbers can be obtained by contacting Command Center at 212-465-6299 (Sergeant’s Office)
or at 212-465-6292 (Garden Services).
Any media inquiry that pertains to a specific group and is received during business hours should
be immediately directed to the appropriate Communications or Public Relations contacts:
New York Knicks
Gregg Schwartz
Vice President Public Relations
212-465-6469
New York Rangers and Hartford Wolfpack
John Rosasco
Senior Vice President Public Relations/Player
Recruitment
212-465-6489
MSG Networks and Sports Properties
Dan Schoenberg
Senior Vice President Public Relations
212-465-6367
MSG Entertainment
Mikyl Cordova
Senior Vice President Public Relations
212-631-4337
Westchester Knicks
Ajah Hawley-Alexander
Manager Communications
212-485-7116
All media inquiries occurring during an event must be directed immediately to the management
member of the appropriate Communications department on duty. In no case should anyone other
than a Communications management employee make comment to the media unless an interview
has been arranged by the appropriate Public Relations person. Any employee violating this policy
is subject to disciplinary action including, without limitation, termination.
Please refer to the Company’s Media and Other External Communications Policy. Please contact a
member of the Communications Department or your People Practices professional if you have any
questions as to whether any conduct is permitted.
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Company Policies
Following The MSG Entertainment Employee Code of Conduct
MSG Entertainment has established conduct standards for all employees. All newly-hired
employees will be asked to acknowledge and sign the Employee Code of Conduct. Adhering to our
Code of Conduct promotes a positive image to those with whom we do business and ensures a
professional, pleasant, and safe working environment. An employee who fails to maintain these
conduct standards by violating any of the Company’s policies or procedures or the Employee Code
of Conduct may be subject to disciplinary action up to and including termination.
Equal Employment Opportunity
MSG Entertainment is an equal opportunity employer. This means we offer the same
opportunities to every person regardless of that person’s sex, race, color, age, national origin,
citizenship, marital or domestic partner status, veteran status, sexual orientation or preference,
gender identity or expression, sexual and reproductive health choices, religion or religious creed,
ancestry, physical or mental disability or handicap, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Our management team is dedicated to ensuring equal employment opportunity with respect to
recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer and other personnel activities, salary and other
forms of compensation, benefits, and general treatment during employment. Candidates are hired
and promoted based solely on business needs and the candidate’s qualifications and abilities
related to the job. If you believe that you have been subjected to employment discrimination,
please report the matter immediately to your supervisor and/or your People Practices
professional.
Discrimination, Harassment, & Sexual Harassment Prevention
MSG Entertainment strictly prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, race, color, age, national
origin, citizenship, marital or domestic partner status, veteran status, sexual orientation or
preference, gender identity or expression, sexual and reproductive health choices, religion or
religious creed, ancestry, physical or mental disability or handicap. or any other characteristic
protected by law.
Additionally, the Company strictly prohibits all forms of harassment. This includes sexual
harassment, which is a form of misconduct, and which consists of harassment on the basis of sex,
sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, and/or the status of being transgender. All
employees are required to work in a manner that prevents sexual harassment and other forms of
harassment in the workplace. The Company requires that all managerial and supervisory
employees be diligent in addressing and preventing such conduct.
Pursuant to New York Labor Law Section 203-e, MSG Entertainment will not access an employee’s
personal information regarding the reproductive health decision making of the employee or the
employee’s dependent(s), without the employee’s prior informed affirmative written consent.
Reproductive decision making includes, but is not limited to, the decision to use or access a
particular drug, device or medical service. The Company prohibits discrimination and retaliation
with respect to compensation, terms, conditions, or privileges of employment because of, or on
the basis of, the reproductive health decision making of the employee or the employee’s
dependent(s). An employee shall not be required to sign a waiver or other document that denies
the employee the right to make the employee’s own reproductive health decisions. An employee
who believes their rights have been violated may file a civil action in any court of competent
jurisdiction and may seek to recover remedies including damages (including but not limited to
back pay, benefits and reasonable attorneys’ fees and costs), injunctive relief, reinstatement, and
liquidated damages (equal to 100 percent of any damages awarded). Further, a court may award
a separate civil penalty against an employer which is found to have engaged in retaliation against
an employee. Retaliation includes discharging, suspending, demoting, or otherwise penalizing an
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employee for (a) making or threatening to make a complaint to an employer, co-worker, or a
public body regarding a violation of the law; (b) causing to be instituted any proceeding under or
related to the law; or (c) providing information to, or testifying before, any public body
conducting an investigation, hearing, or inquiry into any such violation of the law.
Preventing discrimination and harassment, including sexual harassment, is everyone’s
responsibility. We require that everyone refrain from conduct that is, or could be considered,
discriminatory, harassing, or abusive. Consequently, this restriction against discrimination, sexual
and other harassment, and other abusive conduct applies to conduct by our employees toward
their co-workers as well as conduct by or toward customers, guests, consultants, suppliers, and
visitors.
We want all employees to know they can work in a secure and respectful environment with
dignity, and need not endure unwelcome, degrading, unprofessional, abusive, or exploitative
treatment or conduct. Submission to any unwelcome conduct or any form of harassment or
discrimination is not and never will be a term or condition of employment with MSG
Entertainment.
Any employee found to have harassed, discriminated against, or been abusive or insulting toward
another employee or to a customer, guest, consultant, supplier, visitor or other person covered
by Company policy will be subject to corrective action up to and including termination of
employment.
If you believe you have been or are being discriminated against, harassed, or otherwise treated
improperly, or believe another employee is engaging in or has been subjected to such treatment
or conduct, you should contact your People Practices professional immediately so that we may
promptly investigate and take appropriate action. If you have not been contacted to discuss their
complaint within five (5) business days after reporting any conduct or incident that you perceive
to be harassment, discrimination or abusive conduct, please immediately contact the office of the
Chief Executive Officer and/or the Chief Administrative Officer.
Please note, all complaints will be fully and promptly investigated and, where necessary,
appropriate corrective action or other steps will be taken. All actions taken to investigate and
resolve such complaints will be conducted in confidence to the greatest extent possible. There will
be no retaliation for raising or pursuing such complaints. When we have completed our
investigation, we will inform the person filing the complaint of the completion of the matter.
Please review the Company’s Discrimination, Harassment, & Sexual Harassment Prevention
Policy, which can be found online at MSG Entertainment Marquee and obtained from your People
Practices professional.
Reasonable Accommodations
MSG Entertainment makes reasonable accommodations available to enable otherwise qualified
individuals to do their jobs when required (i) in connection with a disability; (ii) for religious
needs; (iii) based on pregnancy, childbirth, recovery from childbirth, or related medical condition;
or (iv) based on their status as a victim of domestic violence, sexual violence, or stalking (all as
recognized by and in accordance with applicable law). Reasonable accommodations will be made
for such individuals unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation
of the business or unless, despite the accommodation, there would be a significant risk to the
safety of the employee or to others. If you believe that you need an accommodation, please
notify your People Practices professional.
Workplace Lactation Accommodations
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The Company supports mothers in the workplace and recognizes that employees have the right to
request lactation accommodations, including reasonable time and access to a private and sanitary
space for the purpose of expressing breast milk at work. Accordingly, MSG Entertainment
provides employees working at Company locations with access to private Mother’s Rooms or
comparable spaces upon request.
Employees who wish to request extra break time for the purpose of lactation, access to and use of
a Mother’s Room or private lactation space, or any other lactation accommodation must contact
their People Practices professional. The Company will provide any such employee with a
reasonable accommodation in accordance with applicable law.
Please refer to the Company’s Workplace Lactation Policy on the MSG Entertainment Marquee for
full details and for information about the process of requesting a lactation accommodation, or
contact your People Practices professional for more information.
Open Door Policy
Differences of opinion are likely to occur in any company. To address them, The Company
believes in open and honest discussion at every level. Positive suggestions and insights come
from the meeting of creative minds. As an employee of MSG Entertainment, you have a right to
raise concerns, suggestions, or questions and receive a quick and accurate answer. We believe
that most complaints and differences of opinion can be resolved amicably, satisfactorily, and
quickly through The Company’s Open Door Policy.
While we cannot guarantee that we will always give you the answer that you want, our Open Door
Policy assures that you will receive ready access to management and fair consideration of any
problem or question that you raise. If you have an issue or suggestion that you would like to
discuss, you should initially speak with your supervisor. This initial discussion between you and
your supervisor will give you the opportunity to directly impact your situation at the local level.
You may request a private meeting, or if you prefer, your People Practices professional may also
be present. If for any reason you’d rather not take your issue or suggestion to your immediate
supervisor, you may speak directly to your Department manager, their Department head, and/or
your People Practices professional.
Your supervisor or the individual to whom you have brought your issue or suggestion, after
learning of and investigating the problem, will provide you with an answer in a timely fashion. If
this discussion does not provide you with a satisfactory answer, you may discuss your issue or
suggestion with your Department manager or their Department head. If at any time you do not
wish to discuss the matter with your People Practices professional or your management team, you
may bring it to the attention of a senior manager in your business operation. If you believe it is
appropriate, you may also contact any member of MSG Entertainment’s senior management team
to voice your concerns, including the President and CEO.
If something is troubling you within the workplace, please report it as soon as possible so that we
can provide you with a quick response. Retaliation by anyone toward any employee who makes
use of the Company’s Open Door Policy will not be tolerated.
Workplace Free From Violence
The Company has a zero tolerance policy for fighting and for harassing, intimidating, or violent
behavior in the workplace, whatever the provocation. Additionally, you may not possess any
licensed or unlicensed firearm or other weapon on Company premises, in Company vehicles, or on
Company time. Such behavior will be met with appropriate corrective action, up to and including
termination of employment.
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It is important that we act in a responsible and careful manner at all times and exercise
reasonable judgment in identifying potentially dangerous situations on and off Company
premises. If you are aware of anyone who has been threatening or intimidating, engaging in
fighting or otherwise acting in an unsafe or menacing manner towards co-workers, customers or
guests, please contact your People Practices professional, Company Security and/or a member of
your management team immediately. Your swift action can help us prevent that person from
hurting himself/herself or others.
Reports of violations of this policy will be treated confidentially to the greatest extent possible.
There will be no retaliation for raising or pursuing such complaints. All claims will be investigated
thoroughly and the appropriate corrective action or other steps will be taken. Any report may be
made anonymously, but it is obviously easier for us to adequately address allegations that are not
anonymous.
Smoke-free Workplace
The Company adheres to state and local laws regarding a smoke-free workplace. Therefore,
smoking is prohibited in all common work areas, reception areas, lobbies, offices, hallways,
kitchens, file rooms, stairwells, restrooms, company vehicles, customer service areas, guest
seating areas and elsewhere in our venues and facilities. Please note that this restriction includes
the use of electronic cigarettes (“e-cigarettes” or “vaping”). Please check with your supervisor to
find out whether there are designated smoking areas for your facility.
The Company will not tolerate retaliatory action against any employee who asserts their rights
under state and local smoking laws. If you believe that retaliatory action has been taken or
threatened against you as a result of your assertion of your rights, please notify your People
Practices professional immediately. If you believe it is more appropriate given the particular
circumstances, you may contact a member of our senior management team. All actions taken to
investigate and resolve such complaints will be conducted in confidence to the greatest extent
possible.
Drug and Alcohol Policy
The Company cares about its employees and the customers and guests it serves. The use of
drugs or alcohol can lead to actions that may jeopardize the safety of the user, other employees,
customers, guests, visitors and the general public, and can also adversely affect employee
productivity. To address these issues, we have established a comprehensive Company-wide
Substance Abuse Program. The Substance Abuse Program applies to all employees, except for
employees covered by a separate substance abuse testing policy and/or addendum to the
Substance Abuse Policy (employees covered by a separate policy or by an addendum to the
Substance Abuse Policy will be so advised and will receive a copy of the applicable policy and/or
addendum).
Please contact your People Practices professional if you would like a detailed description of the
protocol we use to implement our comprehensive Substance Abuse Program for employees,
including the Company's "Self-Help" and "Fresh Start" Programs and drug and alcohol testing.
"Self-Help" Program - If you believe that you have a drug or alcohol problem, please get help
before your problem adversely affects you personally or professionally. Your participation in our
"Self-Help" Program is strictly voluntary and will enable you to address your problem without
being subject to discipline. Participation in the "Self-Help" Program is available through our
Company's EAP, or, in the alternative, an employee may elect to obtain assistance from an
outside substance abuse professional. The Company's EAP provides confidential professional
assistance to employees and is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. To reach the EAP, call
the toll-free number 1-866-248-4096 or log onto www.liveandworkwell.com - access code: MSG.
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"Fresh Start" Program - Employees who test positive for drugs or alcohol or engage in certain
other conduct in violation of the Substance Abuse Program, and those employees who voluntarily
self-identify as having a drug or alcohol problem and who voluntarily request assistance for such
a problem (prior to any violation of the Company's Substance Abuse Program), will be given one
opportunity to enter into our “Fresh Start” Program. To participate, an employee must agree to be
evaluated for a drug and/or alcohol problem by a substance abuse professional selected by the
Company’s independent administrator of the “Fresh Start” Program, and, if deemed necessary, to
enroll in and successfully complete a treatment program.
Employees who refuse to be evaluated or enroll in a treatment program if recommended, or who
fail to successfully complete the treatment program, will be terminated immediately from
employment.
Drug and Alcohol Testing - As part of MSG Entertainment’s Substance Abuse Program, the
Company will conduct drug and alcohol tests under certain conditions. For instance, employees
may be required to submit to a drug and/or alcohol test whenever a member of the Company's
Corporate Committee on Substance Abuse has reasonable suspicion to believe an employee has
engaged in prohibited drug or alcohol-related conduct.
Note Regarding Union Employees - The Company applies its Substance Abuse Program, including
the "Self-Help" and "Fresh Start" Programs, to union employees to the greatest extent possible
consistent with applicable collective bargaining agreements and the principles of federal labor law.
Please contact your People Practices professional if you have questions regarding the Substance
Abuse Program and how it operates.
Dress Guidelines
The Company’s Dress Code Guidelines were established to help employees better understand the
Company’s expectations with regard to proper attire during work hours. Appropriate dress in the
workplace helps establish a level of professionalism and ensures that we project a positive image
for customers, business partners and prospective employees.
The following guidelines are intended to advise employees of the Company’s dress standards. The
Company will consider any requests for reasonable accommodations to these guidelines based on
religious needs, in connection with a disability, or for any other reason consistent with federal,
state, and local law. Further, nothing in these guidelines shall be construed as limiting or
restricting employees from properly exercising any rights or entitlements under applicable federal,
state, or local laws and regulations.
For most employees, proper company dress code is business casual. This generally includes
collared shirts, blouses, suits, sports jackets, dress slacks, skirts, dresses, and dress shoes.
Clothing should fit neatly and professionally.
Clothing such as shorts, t-shirts, tank tops, low-cut or midriff-showing shirts, items made of sheer
material, flip-flops and sneakers are not acceptable. Images or text on clothing should not be
offensive or otherwise inappropriate.
Certain job functions have specific dress requirements such as uniforms or League mandated
dress. If you wear a Company uniform, always keep it clean and in good repair.
In addition, there are also exceptions to the Company’s Dress Code for specific departments and
job functions, and for certain occasions, which will be addressed individually by each department
as needed. If you are unclear about your requirements or whether an exception applies to you,
please reach out directly to your department supervisor.
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We ask that you please follow this dress code on an ongoing basis. Should your supervisor feel
that your attire is unacceptable, you will be asked to make the appropriate changes or be subject
to corrective action for not following Company guidelines. If you have any additional questions,
please contact your People Practices professional or your supervisor.
Please note that in certain instances and work locations, opportunities for casual dress may be
offered. In such instance, employees are expected to demonstrate good judgment and
professional taste. For full details of the Company’s casual dress requirements, please refer to the
Company’s Guidelines for Casual Dress in the Workplace, which are available on the MSG
Entertainment Marquee.
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Business Conduct
At MSG Entertainment, we pride ourselves on a tradition of excellence, integrity and values.
Preserving this tradition is a responsibility that every employee shares, regardless of title or
tenure. Honesty, mutual respect and responsibility are what help us maintain our tradition of
excellence, from the business we conduct to the ways in which we live and function together as
an organization. This means that we should give our best efforts on the Company’s behalf,
avoiding any conflicts of interest or even the appearance of impropriety.
We have a duty to perform our job functions without misrepresentation, questionable practices,
theft or fraud, and with the proper and timely completion of promised commitments. We should
always conduct business in compliance with the spirit and letter of all applicable laws and
regulations and sound business practices. When making business decisions, we should all exercise
good judgment, ensuring that our decisions are based on the best interests of the Company as
well as ethical considerations.
Business Conduct and Ethics
We expect all employees to comply with the Company’s Code of Conduct and Ethics. Any
questions relating to ethical issues or conflicts of interest should be directed to the Company’s
General Counsel. You may also speak with your People Practices professional. The Company will
not tolerate retaliatory action against any employee who in good faith reports violations of the
Company’s Code of Conduct and Ethics or other Company policies. Concerns or complaints
relating to accounting, internal accounting controls, and auditing matters may be directed to the
Board of Directors or Audit Committee by contacting the Company’s Integrity Hotline, which has
been designated to act as a confidential contact organization for this purpose at 1-877-756-
4306, 24-hours a day, 7-days a week.
Gambling and Fantasy Sports
All employees are prohibited from directly or indirectly engaging in illegal gambling of any type.
However, even where legal, some of the leagues in which MSG Sports teams participate prohibit
wagering on their events. Moreover, a conflict of interest, or the appearance of such a conflict,
could arise if employees wager on certain sporting events (even where such gambling is legal) or
participate in fantasy sports games for which prizes or benefits are awarded (even though fantasy
games are lawful and not considered gambling in most jurisdictions).
Even where sports gambling is legal, employees who have any involvement in the operations or
business of any of the MSG Sports teams may not wager on any games or events held by any of
the leagues in which MSG Sports teams participate, including the NBA, NHL, AHL, NBAGL, the
NBA 2K League, and any league in which Counter Logic Gaming participates, whether or not the
game involves an MSG Sports Team. They may also not participate in fantasy sports games
involving games or players from these leagues, where cash prizes or other things of value are
awarded. They may participate in fantasy sports games either when no prizes or benefits are
awarded, or when the fantasy sports games do not involve games or players from the leagues in
which MSG Sports teams participate.
All employees who are aware of confidential or sensitive information that is not known at the time
to the public and that is learned in the course of their employment with the Company may not bet
on any sport, or participate in fantasy sports for cash prizes or other things of value, involving a
league, team or player about which the employee has such information, whether or not the game
involves an MSG Sports Team.
Employees may not assist their co-workers to engage in conduct that would violate these rules or
arrange for their co-workers or other individuals to engage in conduct on their behalf that, if
conducted personally, would violate these rules.
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Even when not prohibited by the above restrictions, gambling or participating in fantasy sports of
any kind, whether or not illegal or prohibited by Company policy, is strictly prohibited in the
workplace and through the Company’s electronic communications systems.
For full details of the MSG Entertainment policy on sports gambling and fantasy sports, please
refer to the Company’s Sports Gambling and Fantasy Sports Policy. Please contact your People
Practices professional if you have any questions as to whether you are a Covered Employee
and/or whether any conduct is permitted.
Insider Information
In the course of your employment you may obtain insider information related to MSG
Entertainment or other companies that could be viewed as material in deciding whether to buy or
sell stock before such information is released to the general public. For example, insider
information may include marketing plans, player trades, new product releases, financial data,
changes in dividends or earnings, mergers or acquisitions, stock splits or business strategies. It
is illegal to buy or sell stock or other securities based on insider information or to pass such
information on to anyone else so that they can trade in securities. As a rule, you should assume
that business information you hear at work is not publicly available. These restrictions on insider
trading apply to you as well as your spouse, domestic partner, fiancé, children and other family
members and friends.
For full details of the Company’s policy on insider trading, please refer to the Company’s Insider
Trading Policy, which is available on the MSG Entertainment Marquee. Please contact your People
Practices professional if you have any questions as to whether any conduct is permitted.
Confidentiality/Competition
The Company's business documents and materials, intellectual property such as trademarks,
service materials, copyrights, patents and trade secrets and confidential and proprietary
information are valuable resources. Company assets also include information about Company
employees, customers, fans, subscribers, guests, entertainers, players, celebrities, suppliers, joint
venture partners, the viewing public and other individuals and entities with whom we do business.
As an employee you are expected to protect these assets and information while you are working
for the Company and even after you leave. Do not copy or share this information except with
Company permission in the course of your authorized duties.
Ours is a competitive business and we strive to compete aggressively, fairly, and in compliance
with applicable laws. We do not seek competitive advantage through illegal or unethical business
practices. When we gather information on behalf of the Company to better understand our
marketplaces or for other business purposes, we do so only from public sources and in
accordance with all applicable laws.
Conflicts of Interest
A “conflict of interest” exists when an individual’s personal interests improperly interfere with the
interests of the Company. Conflicts of interest are prohibited as a matter of Company policy
unless they have been approved by the Company. “Playing favorites” or having conflicts of
interest, in practice or appearance, runs counter to the fair treatment to which we are all entitled.
Avoid any relationship, influence or activity that might impair, or even appear to impair, your
ability to make objective and fair decisions when performing your job. For example, a conflict of
interest can arise when you are involved in accepting, giving or soliciting gifts in a business or
potential business relationship; when you recommend doing business with a company or business
owned or controlled by you, a friend or a family member; when you own a substantial interest in
a company that is a competitor or supplier; or when you serve as a consultant to a Company
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customer or supplier. If these situations arise, it is especially important that you take steps to
avoid conflicts of interest and preserve the confidentiality of Company and customer information.
In addition, if your spouse, domestic partner, fiancé, child or a family member works for the
Company, he or she cannot be hired or retained in either a direct or indirect supervisory or
reporting relationship to you. If you have any questions about a situation that could present a
potential conflict of interest, please speak to your supervisor or People Practices professional as
soon as possible.
Working for Another Company
If you are thinking of taking on a second job or already have one when you start work for the
Company, please obtain approval from your supervisor if you believe it may interfere with your
job at MSG Entertainment or pose an actual or perceived conflict of interest.
We do not permit employees to take outside jobs, either for pay or as a donation of personal
time, with our business customers, suppliers, contractors or competitors. This includes working in
your own business if it competes in any way with the Company, since doing so would potentially
conflict with the sale of products and services that we provide to our customers.
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Pay Practices
The Company conducts periodic surveys of similar industries and related marketplaces to ensure
that our pay rates and structures for all job categories are fair and competitive. Generally,
individual performance reviews are conducted annually for all full-time and part-time
administrative employees, and pay increases may be awarded based on your performance. Your
supervisor can advise you of your scheduled annual performance review date.
Pay increases are administered according to approved ranges and guidelines. Generally, increases
are not granted outside of these ranges and guidelines. The Company views salary information
as confidential.
Pay and performance review practices for union employees are governed by their applicable
collective bargaining agreement.
Overtime Pay
If you are classified as a "non-exempt" employee, you are generally paid on an hourly basis and
are eligible for overtime pay. Your supervisor generally must approve your overtime in advance.
It is Company policy that employees are paid for all overtime worked and you must report all
overtime hours worked, even if you did not receive advance approval. Overtime policies for union
employees are governed by their applicable collective bargaining agreement.
If at any time you believe that you have not been paid or have not been paid the proper amount
for overtime that you have worked, please contact your supervisor or a People Practices
professional.
Exempt Employees
If you are classified as an “exempt” employee, you generally are paid on a salary basis and the
Company is not required to pay you overtime pay. Exempt employees must be paid their full
salary for each week they work; however, deductions may be made from their pay in limited
circumstances. Improper deductions are prohibited. If you are an exempt employee and you
believe an improper deduction has been made from your paycheck, please contact a People
Practices professional.
Direct Deposit
All administrative full-time and part-time employees, as well as certain union employees (based
on their collective bargaining agreement) are eligible to have their paychecks deposited directly
into a maximum of two bank accounts. The Company does not allow for partial depositing
(depositing a portion of your check and receiving the rest in cash).
If you wish to take advantage of direct deposit, complete a direct deposit form and forward it to
People Practices for processing. Please allow one pay period for this change to take place. Once
the direct deposit transaction is complete, you will continue to receive a pay stub each pay period
reflecting the amount that was deposited in your account. The bank receiving the funds must be a
member of the New York Automated Clearing House.
Tips and Gratuities
Tips or gratuities, which are discretionary payments from customers or guests, may not be
solicited by employees. However, certain departments may permit their employees to accept
unsolicited gratuities when a customer or guest desires to reward exceptional service. These may
include cash tips received directly, tips from guests or customers that accompany credit card or
other electronic payments, and tip amounts received via tip pools or tip sharing arrangements.
Each employee is expected to be familiar with their department’s rules regarding whether or not
they may accept unsolicited gratuities.
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Employees should be aware that there may be personal income tax consequences associated with
the receipt of tips and gratuities. The IRS considers tips and gratuities to be taxable income and
thus, expects that income from tips and gratuities will be reported annually on individual tax
returns. As MSG Entertainment cannot provide employees with personal tax advice, the Company
encourages employees who have questions or concerns about any tax consequences or IRS
requirements to visit the IRS’ website at www.IRS.gov for more information and to consult their
personal tax professional.
Employees who work in Food & Beverage roles and who regularly receive cash tips or gratuities as
part of their earnings have the ability to record such earnings via the WFS time and attendance
system. All other employees who receive tips or gratuities in cash may wish to consider
maintaining a personal record of such income. Non-cash tips or gratuities that are paid to
employees via their Company paycheck are automatically recorded and included in gross earnings
and reflected on employees’ annual Form W-2 tax forms.
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Attendance
The length of your workday and workweek will depend on your location, department, and job
function. When you are first employed, your supervisor will describe your working hours, meal
schedule and any other schedules applicable to your position. Schedules are determined by
business needs and are subject to change. Other than in emergency situations, management will
provide you with advance notice of changes to your schedule.
To help us maintain customer satisfaction and keep things running smoothly, we expect all
employees to be at their work sites ready and able to work at the beginning of their regularly
scheduled work hours. Employees who are late or who otherwise do not adhere to work
schedules may have their performance reviews affected or be subject to corrective action up to
and including termination of employment.
If you are unable to report to work on time or at all on a given day, please contact your
supervisor, or their designee, prior to the beginning of the workday and no later than the start of
your shift. Your supervisor will make arrangements to cover for you in your absence. Failure to
report to work without notifying your supervisor may subject you to disciplinary action up to or
including termination of employment.
Schedule Adherence/Time Sheets
It is Company policy that “non-exempt” employees only work their regularly scheduled hours and
any approved overtime. Do not start work early, finish work late, work during a meal break or
perform any other extra or overtime work outside of your scheduled hours, unless you are
authorized to do so and that time is reported accurately. Employees are prohibited from
performing work that they fail to report. Any employee who fails to report or inaccurately reports
any hours worked will be subject to corrective action, up to and including termination of
employment.
The Company requires all non-exempt employees complete, sign and submit a timesheet for all
time worked to their immediate supervisor for approval/and payroll processing every other week.
Timesheets should clearly indicate number of hours to be paid each day and totaled on a weekly
basis. Exempt employees are only required to record time taken off, such as paid time off, sick
leave, bereavement leave, and jury duty.
The method of recordkeeping may be by automated time tracking systems, time sheets, or other
mechanisms specified by the Company. Your supervisor will advise you on how and when to
complete your time records. Every employee must complete and submit time records to their
supervisor as directed and in a timely manner.
Accurate time records will help ensure that your paycheck reflects the hours you spend working.
Unless your supervisor approves, you should not work any hours beyond your scheduled hours or
any unauthorized overtime. If you are in a customer or guest facing position and are assisting a
customer or guest at the end of your scheduled shift, you should generally finish the transaction
with the customer or guest and record the actual time that you finished work.
When you review your pay statement, please verify immediately that you were paid correctly for
all regular and overtime hours worked each workweek. It is important that your time worked is
accurately reported. If you identify any discrepancy or issue with the recording of your time,
notify your supervisor immediately.
It is a serious violation of Company policies and procedures for any employee to falsify a time
report. It also is a serious violation of Company policies and procedures for any employee or
supervisor to instruct another employee to incorrectly or falsely report hours worked or alter
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another employee's time report to under-report or over-report hours worked. If any supervisor or
employee suggests or instructs you to (1) incorrectly or falsely under-report or over-report hours
worked, or (2) alter another employee's time records to inaccurately or falsely report that
employee's hours worked, you should report it immediately to a member of your management
team or a People Practices professional. If you do not wish to raise the issue with your
management team or People Practices professional, you may always utilize the Company’s Open-
Door Policy and bring the issue to the attention of any supervisor in your business operation or a
member of the Company’s senior management team.
Note for Union Employees
Time and Attendance policies and related corrective action procedures are governed by the
provisions of your collective bargaining agreement and the policies set by your business unit
management.
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Inclement Weather Guidelines
As a leader in live sports and entertainment, we have a responsibility to our guests, business
partners, and co-workers to make every effort to attend work when the Company is open for
business. However, because the safety of employees is a priority for MSG Entertainment, the
following guidelines are in place to assist you with managing your attendance in the event of
inclement weather.
Please note: for employees covered by a collective bargaining agreement, attendance and pay in
connection with inclement weather is governed by your applicable collective bargaining
agreements.
When Your Work Location Remains Open
You should presume that your work location remains open, regardless of weather conditions,
unless you are notified to the contrary through an official Company communication.
Because weather and travel conditions vary by area, the decision as to whether it is unsafe to
travel to work, or to remain at work, rests with each individual. When your work location is open
for business, you are required to notify your supervisor as early as possible if you will arrive late,
will be unable to attend work, or would like to leave work early due to inclement weather. Please
see the Company’s Attendance Policy, available on Marquee, for more details.
When employees arrive late, miss work, or leave work early due to weather conditions, those who
are eligible for the Company’s Paid Time Off (“PTO”) benefit are expected to use available PTO to
cover missed work. Non-exempt employees who have exhausted their PTO or who are not eligible
for PTO will not be paid for hours they do not work. This applies to instances in which the
Company announces that, although a work location remains open, employees at that location
may elect to depart early with their supervisor’s approval. Please see the Company’s Paid Time
Off (“PTO”) Policy, available on Marquee, for more details.
When your work location remains open but the school that your child attends announces that it is
closed, MSG Entertainment understands that you may need to miss work due to a lack of child-
care. In such circumstances, employees who are eligible for PTO are expected to use available
PTO to cover missed work. Non-exempt employees who have exhausted their PTO or who are not
eligible for PTO will not be paid for hours they do not work.
In exceptional circumstances when both an official state of emergency has been declared and
area mass transit services are shut down or severely limited, the Company will evaluate these
and other relevant factors and may determine that exempt employees and non-exempt
employees who are eligible for PTO will be paid their customary salary and not be required to use
PTO for time missed. In the event such a determination is made, an official Company
communication will be issued highlighting this option and providing further information. In the
absence of an official announcement noting this option, employees who are eligible for PTO will be
expected to use available PTO to cover missed work.
Employees whose roles permit the satisfactory completion of their normal job duties while
working from home, and who have adequate equipment and access to complete their normal job
duties while at home, may, at the discretion of their supervisors, be permitted to temporarily
work from home during inclement weather. You must request and obtain approval from your
supervisor in advance before working from home for any amount of time. Employees who do
receive advance approval to work from home due to inclement weather will be paid their
customary salary for hours worked at home and will not be required to use PTO for such time.
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When Your Work Location is Closed
Exceptionally severe weather conditions may require the temporary closing of one of our work
locations. The decision to close business operations at any work location may only be made in
consultation with the Company’s Chief Executive Officer.
When an official announcement has been made that your work location is closed, you should not
travel to work. In such circumstances, exempt employees, full-time non-exempt employees, and
Student Associates will be paid their regular salary for their regularly scheduled hours, and will
not be charged PTO. Part-time, Seasonal, and Temporary non-exempt employees will not be paid
for unworked hours due to a work location closure, but if eligible, may elect to use available PTO
for such time.
On days when weather conditions worsen as the day progresses, the Company may decide to
close a work location early, meaning that employees do not have the option to continue working
at the work location after the appointed closing time. Exempt employees, full-time non-exempt
employees, and Student Associates will be paid their customary salary for regularly scheduled
working hours missed due to an early closure. Part-time, Seasonal, and Temporary non-exempt
employees will not be paid for unworked hours due to early closure, but if eligible, may elect to
use accrued PTO for such time.
For non-exempt employees, time missed due to a work location closure does not count toward
hours worked for the purposes of determining eligibility for overtime pay.
Official Company Communications Regarding Work Location and Business Operation
Status
In the event of either inclement weather or other unplanned events or emergencies, official
Company communications regarding the status of work locations and business operations will be
provided via one or more of the following methods:
• The MSG Entertainment Employee Hotline. The Employee Hotline numbers are 212-631-
5199 and 877-MSG-CITY/877-674-2489 (toll-free). We encourage you to program these
numbers into your cell phone and keep them handy at home.
• E-mails to MSG Entertainment email addresses. In inclement weather or emergency
situations, employees may receive e-mails via their company e-mail account.
• Posting on the MSG Entertainment Marquee (http://marquee.msg.com). Our employee
intranet will continue to be updated with news and information for employees.
To facilitate communication with employees in emergency situations, supervisors are expected to
maintain a current list of all employee contact numbers in their organization. Employees are also
expected to maintain current emergency contact information in their employee profile, available
via My Locker on the MSG Entertainment Marquee. Employees may also check with their local
management and/or People Practices professional for additional details with respect to their
locations or their individual circumstances.
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Time Off and Leave
For more detailed information about any of the Time Off and Leaves of Absence policies or
entitlements described below, or about other leaves available under applicable laws, please
contact a People Practices professional or the Company’s Benefits Department.
Note for Union Employees Regarding Time Off and Leave Practices: Time Off and Leave practices
applicable to you, where not governed by applicable law, are governed by the provisions of your
collective bargaining agreement and the policies set by your business unit management.
Holidays and Holiday Pay Guidelines
MSG Entertainment provides salaried Full-Time employees with paid Company Holidays, and
provides Part-Time and Temporary employees, as well as Student Associates, with premium pay
for working on designated “Holiday Premium” days.
Full-Time Employees
Each calendar year, MSG Entertainment designates ten paid Company Holidays for salaried Full-
Time employees. These Company Holidays may vary from year to year and are updated on an
annual basis. An updated schedule of Company Holidays will be published for employees prior to
the beginning of each calendar year.
Active salaried Full-Time employees are generally not expected to attend work on Company
Holidays, and will receive holiday pay, equivalent to one day’s pay at their regular rate of pay, for
each Company Holiday. Employees who are on unpaid leave when a Company Holiday occurs will
not receive holiday pay for that day.
For non-exempt salaried Full-Time employees:
• Those who do not work on a Company Holiday will receive holiday pay, but may not count the
holiday toward their weekly hours worked for the purposes of determining eligibility for
overtime pay.
• Those who do work on a Company Holiday will receive holiday pay, and, in addition to holiday
pay, will receive regular pay at a rate equivalent to one and one-half (1.5) times their regular
hourly rate for each hour actually worked, and may count all hours actually worked toward
their weekly hours for the purposes of determining eligibility for overtime pay.
Part-Time and Temporary Employees, and Student Associates
For Part-Time employees, Temporary employees, and Student Associates, MSG Entertainment
recognizes the following eleven “Holiday Premium” days each year:
• New Year’s Day
• Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
• Easter Sunday
• Memorial Day
• Independence Day
• Labor Day
• Thanksgiving Day
• Friday after Thanksgiving
• Christmas Eve
• Christmas Day
• New Year’s Eve
All Part-Time hourly employees, Temporary employees, and Student Associates who are
scheduled to work on one of the above days will be paid at a rate equivalent to one and one-half
(1.5) times their regular hourly rate for each hour actually worked on a Holiday Premium day.
Please note: for employees covered by a collective bargaining agreement, holiday pay and holiday
pay practices is governed by your applicable collective bargaining agreements. If you would like a
copy of the Company’s holiday schedule, go to the MSG Entertainment Marquee.
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Paid Time Off
MSG Entertainment encourages employees to take time away from work to relax, pursue personal
activities, spend time with family and friends, or address other personal obligations. The
Company therefore provides eligible full-time and part-time employees with the flexible benefit of
Paid Time Off (“PTO”), a combined accrual of paid vacation and personal time to be used by
employees as they best see fit.
If you are a full-time employee, you accrue PTO on a monthly basis up to the maximum amounts
reflected in the chart below. The amount of PTO for which you qualify is based on either your
service year level or job tier – whichever yields the higher corresponding PTO amount. Your job
tier is based on duties and responsibilities and is determined by the Company’s People Practices
Department. Your service year level reflects the number of years worked since your original date
of hire with the Company, excluding any break(s) in employment.
Service Year Level
OR
Job Tier
Monthly PTO
Accrual*
Maximum Full-
Year PTO Allocation
0 – 5 Entry Level - Supervisor 8.75 Hours 15 Days
6 – 14 Manager /
Senior Manager 11.67 Hours 20 Days
15 – 19 Director /
Senior Director 14.58 Hours 25 Days
20+ Vice President 17.5 Hours 30 Days
*Based on a 7-hour workday; full-time Eligible Employees who work and are paid for an 8-hour
workday in conjunction with their regular work schedule should adjust proportionally.
Part-Time employees who have completed 12 months of continuous employment with MSG
Entertainment and who have also worked at least 1,000 hours for the Company during the prior
year will be eligible to accrue up to 52.5 hours of PTO per year. At the beginning of each calendar
year after exceeding 12 months of continuous employment with the Company, part-time
employees will continue to be eligible to accrue PTO so long as they continue to have worked at
least 1,000 hours for the Company during the prior calendar year.
Employees are expected to responsibly manage their PTO by submitting requests to take PTO to
their supervisors as far ahead of time as possible. If you cannot submit a PTO request in advance,
such as in the case of an unexpected emergency, you should inform your supervisor as soon as
reasonably possible. You must also ensure that all PTO requests are properly recorded in the
Company’s electronic time and attendance system. Requests to take PTO are subject to
managerial approval.
All employees at MSG Entertainment are encouraged to maintain a positive work-life balance by
taking the time off allocated to them each year. However, those who do not exhaust their PTO
days during the year are entitled to carry over up to a maximum of five (5) days of unused PTO
for continued use through June 30th of the following year. Employees who leave the Company at
least one (1) year following their most recent date of hire will be paid for accrued within-year PTO
they have not yet used but will not receive payment for PTO time they did not use during the
previous year or carried over from the previous year.
For full details of MSG Entertainment’s PTO benefit, please refer to the Company’s Paid Time Off
(PTO) Policy, available on Marquee. Certain state laws may require that carry over of accrued but
unused PTO or payout of PTO upon separation be handled differently. Employees should refer to
the policy’s appendix or contact a People Practices professional for details.
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Please note: Time off for union employees is governed by their applicable collective bargaining
agreements. Full-time employees in positions that qualify for the job tier of “Senior Vice
President” or above are not eligible for PTO and should instead refer to the Company’s Flexible
Time Off (FTO) Policy. Temporary or seasonal employees and Student Associates are not eligible
for PTO, but may be eligible for paid sick leave.
Paid Sick Time
The Company provides an allocation of paid sick time to full-time employees who are paid on a
salaried basis and regularly scheduled to work at least 35 hours per week. Additionally, part-time
employees who have completed 12 months of continuous employment with MSG Entertainment
and who have also worked at least 1,000 hours for the Company during the prior year are
generally eligible for paid sick time.
For those who are eligible, the allocation of paid sick time is front-loaded in January of each year,
and sick time is not carried over from one year to the next. Employees will not be paid for unused
sick time.
Sick time for full-time and part-time employees is allocated according to the following schedule:
Full-time Employees Length of Service Total Sick Time Allocation Per Year
0 months – 36 months 1 week per year (up to a maximum of 40 hours)
More than 36 months 2 weeks per year (up to a maximum of 80 hours*)
*Hours may vary based on weekly standard hours.
Part-time Employees Length of Service Total Sick Time Allocation Per Year
1 year or more (and hours requirements met) 40 hours per year
Please note: Paid sick time allocations and policies for union employees are governed by their
applicable collective bargaining agreements.
Certain state and/or local laws, such as the New York City Earned Safe and Sick Time Act, may
provide different or additional benefits for certain employees. Please see Appendix A or contact
your People Practices professional for additional information.
Sick Time Notification
If you are sick and unable to attend work on a given day, we expect you to call in prior to the
beginning of your workday (no later than the start of your shift) in order for your absence to be
excused. If you call in sick, you must use your sick time to account for your absence. Employees
may not take time off without pay if they have accrued sick time available. Accrued paid time off
(PTO) cannot be used for this purpose. Your supervisor will advise you whom to call under these
circumstances.
It is the responsibility of the supervisor to keep complete and accurate records of all absences by
their employees, and to make these records available to the Payroll and People Practices
Departments upon request.
If your sick time extends beyond seven consecutive days, you may be eligible for short-term
disability under the Company’s Income Protection Benefits Program. Please contact your People
Practices professional or the Benefits Department for specifics regarding eligibility for disability
and leaves of absence.
If you are absent from work as a result of an injury or illness sustained in the course and scope of
your employment at MSG Entertainment, you must first use your accrued sick time during the
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workers’ compensation “waiting period” (seven consecutive days) before the Company’s wage
replacement benefits commence on the eighth consecutive day. Wage replacement benefits from
the Company will not begin until the eighth consecutive day regardless of the relevant state-
mandated waiting period for workers’ compensation benefits. The waiting period is generally
three to seven days, depending upon the state’s workers’ compensation law.
You must use accrued sick time during your waiting period for both work-related and non-work-
related injury or illness. If you do not have accrued sick time, you may use accrued paid time off
(PTO). Please contact your People Practices professional for specifics regarding workers’
compensation coverage.
Jury Duty Leave
MSG Entertainment encourages all employees to fulfill their civic responsibility and serve on jury
duty when summoned. If jury service will prevent you from attending work as scheduled, you
should provide your supervisor with as much advance notice as possible, along with a copy of
your official notice to serve on a jury. Employees will be excused from missing work when serving
as a juror, but are expected to report for work on scheduled workdays when they are not required
to report for jury duty. Employees who are dismissed from juror service prior to the mid-point of
a regularly scheduled shift should contact their supervisors to determine whether to attend work
that day.
Full-time employees, part-time employees, and Student Associates will be paid their base rate of
pay for all regularly scheduled hours of work missed due to jury duty service for a period of up to
20 days. Shift differential rates and other premium rates are not applicable. For non-exempt
employees, hours paid for jury duty do not count toward hours worked for the purposes of
determining eligibility for overtime pay. In the event that juror service exceeds 20 days, non-
exempt employees will not be paid for hours they do not work, and exempt employees will not be
paid for any subsequent full weeks during which they do not work.
Temporary and seasonal employees are generally not eligible for salary replacement when
missing work due to jury service. However, where applicable, the Company will provide payment
as required by state or local law. For instance, employees called for jury duty in New York State
will receive up to $40.00 for each scheduled day of work missed during their first three days of
jury service. Please contact your People Practices professional for more information.
Please note: Jury duty leave and pay for union employees is governed by their applicable
collective bargaining agreement. If their applicable collective bargaining agreement does not
address jury duty pay, the Company will provide payment for scheduled work hours missed due
to jury service as required by state or local law. Please contact your People Practices professional
for more information.
Bereavement Leave
In the unfortunate event of the passing of a family member, MSG Entertainment supports
employees by providing time away from work to grieve, make related arrangements, and fulfill
family obligations.
Full-time and part-time employees are entitled to up to five consecutive regularly scheduled work
days off with pay following the passing of a parent, spouse, child, sibling, grandparent,
grandchild, mother or father-in-law, sister or brother-in-law, daughter or son-in-law, step-child,
or step-parent; or of a domestic partner, or domestic partner’s parent, sibling, or child; or of any
other individual who the employee confirms with the People Practices Department that they
reasonably consider to be a member of their immediate family. Employees are entitled to one day
off with pay following the passing of any other family member.
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Temporary and seasonal employees, and Student Associates, are not eligible for bereavement
leave. However, up to 5 days of unpaid time off will be accommodated following the passing of a
family member where business and departmental-staffing needs allow.
For full details of the MSG Entertainment Bereavement Leave benefit, please refer to the
Company’s Bereavement Leave Policy.
Please note: Bereavement leave for union employees is governed by their applicable collective
bargaining agreements. Please contact your People Practices professional for additional
information.
Leaves of Absence
Leaves of absence are available to you for a variety of reasons, including medical, family and
personal situations. During an authorized leave of absence, you will continue to earn service
credit, and you are eligible to participate in the Company’s Benefit Plans. You will, however,
continue to be responsible for any deductions that are made from your paycheck in order to
maintain benefit coverage. You will also be responsible for the repayment of any loans that may
be outstanding from The Madison Square Garden 401(k) Savings Plan.
All full-time and part-time employees are eligible for the following types of leaves:
• Family/Medical Leave*
• Non-FMLA Medical Leave
• Personal Leave
• Military Leave
* Family/Medical leave provides time away from work to care for an employee’s child after birth
(or placement for adoption or foster care); an employee’s own serious health condition; a serious
health condition of the employee’s spouse, child or parent.
Paid Parental Leave
MSG Entertainment provides employees welcoming new children into their families with time
away from work to focus on parenting and bonding with their children. The Parental Leave benefit
applies to all eligible employees who are new parents, regardless of gender, gender identity, or
gender expression, and regardless of whether you are a new biological or adoptive parent, a new
foster parent, or new legal guardian.
Full-time employees with at least one year of continuous service since their most recent hire date
are provided up to twelve (12) or up to two (2) weeks of employer-paid parental leave following
the birth of a child, or placement of children into their families via adoption, foster care, or legal
guardianship, as reflected in the below chart.
Amount of Parental Leave
Principal Caregiver
Up to 10 continuous weeks
immediately upon birth or placement
+
Up to 2 weeks anytime within the 12 months following birth or placement (must be used in
one-week blocks)
(May be combined or used separately)
Key Caregiver
Up to 2 weeks anytime within the 12 months
following birth or placement
(must be used in one-week blocks)
Principal Caregivers are eligible employees who have primary responsibility for the care of a child
during the ten (10) week period immediately following the birth of a child or placement of a child
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into their custody, care and control for the first time. They are entitled to up to 10 weeks of
Parental Leave that must be used immediately upon the birth or placement of a child. These 10
weeks must be used in a continuous block of time. Additionally, Principal Caregivers are entitled
to up to two additional weeks of Parental Leave that may be used at any time within the 12
months following the birth or placement.
Key caregivers provide critical parental care but also have a spouse or partner who has primary
responsibility for the care of a child during the ten (10) week period immediately following birth
or placement. They are entitled to up to two weeks of Parental Leave that may be used at any
time within the 12 months following birth or placement.
Part-time employees who have completed 12 months of continuous employment with MSG
Entertainment and who have also worked at least 1,000 hours for the Company during the prior
year are also eligible for Parental Leave. At the beginning of each calendar year after exceeding
12 months of continuous employment with the Company, part-time employees will continue to be
eligible for Parental Leave so long as they continue to have worked at least 1,000 hours for the
Company during the prior calendar year.
If you plan to use Parental Leave, you must first receive approval from People Practices. Please
submit your request to use Parental Leave with as much advance notice as possible. Notice
should be submitted at least 60 days in advance, when foreseeable. If you are a Principal
Caregiver requesting to use Parental Leave, you will also need to submit a written affidavit
confirming that you are the Principal Caregiver.
For full details of the MSG Entertainment Parental Leave benefit, please refer to the Company’s
Parental Leave Policy, available on the MSG Entertainment Marquee.
Please note: Leave for union employees is governed by their applicable collective bargaining
agreements. Temporary or seasonal employees and Student Associates are not eligible for MSG
Entertainment Paid Parental Leave. Certain state and/or local laws may provide different or
additional benefits for certain employees. Please contact your People Practices professional for
additional information.
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Employee Benefits Program
The Company’s Benefits program has been developed to offer an array of benefit choices so you
can design the benefits package that meets your needs now and throughout your career with
MSG Entertainment.
Eligibility
You are eligible to participate in the Company’s Benefits Program if you are a full-time (exempt or
non-exempt) employee who is regularly scheduled to work at least 35 hours each week.
The Company’s benefits plan coverage begins on your date of hire, provided you and your
dependents, if applicable, enroll within 31 days from your date of hire. Full-time employees are
eligible to participate in the following Company Benefit plans:
• Medical Plan
• Dental Plan
• Vision Plan
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Short-term and
Long-term Disability coverage
• Life and AD&D Plans
• Group Legal Plan
For part-time employees, eligibility for the Company’s benefits program begins after you have
completed one year of service provided you have worked at least 1,000 hours in that year. If you
do not complete 1,000 hours of work in your first year of service, you will be eligible to participate
in the Company Benefits Program after any calendar year in which you work 1,000 hours. Each
December, the number of hours you worked during the year will be reviewed to verify your
eligibility for benefits in the following year. Part-time employees who have not met the 1,000-
hour work requirement, or are classified as freelance, seasonal, or temporary are not eligible to
participate in the Company Benefits program.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Eligible employees and their family members also have access to the WorkingSolutions Program
through UnitedBehavioralHealth. The WorkingSolutions Program provides resources and expertise
that you may need to deal with everything from the demands of everyday life to major life
events. One important program that United Behavioral Health offers is our Employee Assistance
Program (EAP). An employee or family member can speak with an Employee Assistance Specialist
who will help identify the best resource to assist with your personal situation. If you want to see a
licensed clinician, the Specialist will match you with an EAP network clinician who is experienced
in helping people with similar problems. There are other support services offered through the
Working Solutions Program including:
• Child/Parent Support
• Adult/Elder Support
• Chronic Condition Support
• Legal Assistance
• Financial Services
• Life Learning Educational Support
• Convenience Services
The WorkingSolutions Program is completely confidential and is available at no cost to you.
Simply call 1-866-248-4096 or log onto www.liveandworkwell.com - access code: MSG. Call
anytime for help with the demands of everyday life.
Please refer to your Benefits Enrollment Guide for a detailed description of these benefits and the
conditions that apply.
The Madison Square Garden 401(k) Savings Plan
Eligible full-time employees hired or rehired on or after January 1, 2016 will be automatically
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enrolled in the 401(k) Savings Plan at a 4% pre-tax contribution rate beginning with the first pay
period 45 days after hire. Such employees may enroll sooner or opt out of automatic enrollment.
Full-time employees hired before July 1, 2008 may enroll in the 401(k) Savings Plan any time by
contacting the Company’s Retirement Service Center at Fidelity at 1-800-835-5095. Eligible
employees who are not classified as full-time become eligible to participate in the 401(k) Savings
Plan after completion of one year of service. A year of service means a 12-month period in which
at least 1,000 hours of service is earned. This 12-month period is measured initially from an
employee’s date of hire. If an employee does not complete 1,000 hours of service in this first
period, then succeeding 12-month periods are measured from the January 1st that next follows
an employee’s date of hire.
The Company will contribute 100% of the first 4% of eligible pay saved into the 401(k) Savings
Plan each pay period in pre-tax contributions. To enroll in the Plan, visit www.netbenefits.com or
call the Company’s Retirement Service Center at Fidelity at 1-800-835-5095.
Other Benefits
In addition to comprehensive health, welfare, and retirement benefits, MSG Entertainment offers
a variety of other perks and benefits to its employees. These include:
• Commuter Program - The IRS allows employees to pay for eligible commuting expenses on a
pre-tax basis up to certain monthly limits. By paying for these expenses on a pre-tax basis,
you can save up to 40% on your commuting expenses. The Commuter Program permits
employees to pay a portion of their monthly commutation costs on a pre-tax basis through
payroll deductions. To enroll go online and choose your transit pass, parking provider or both
and your transit pass will be delivered to your home every month in which you are enrolled,
or the Program will set up automatic monthly parking payments to your provider. If you are
interested in enrolling, visit www.wageworks.com or call 877-WageWorks (877-924-3967),
Monday through Friday, from 8am to 8pm EST. There is no annual enrollment period for the
Commuter Program, so you may enroll at any time.
• NY State 529 College Savings Program – New York State offers a flexible, tax-advantaged
529 College Savings Program, which is an effective way for you to save for your child or
grandchild’s college education through convenient payroll deductions. You can start with as
little as a $15 payroll deduction. You may choose from a wide range of investment options
and your account will grow tax deferred. Your earnings are exempt from federal income tax
as long as money is used for higher education related expenses at an accredited institution.
There are additional tax advantages for New York State taxpayers. The Program is managed
by Upromise Investments, Inc., with investment management and services provided by
Vanguard.
• Tuition Reimbursement Program – Any full-time or part-time administrative employee eligible
for benefits with twelve months of service is eligible to apply for tuition reimbursement under
the Company’s Tuition Reimbursement Program. You will be reimbursed upon receipt by the
Company of adequate documentation showing an official grade of C or better in a pre-
approved, work-related course at a state-accredited educational institution. Employees who
meet the grade requirement for pre-approved coursework will receive the reimbursement,
which includes tuition and lab fees of up to $5,500 for courses completed in the twelve-month
period from January 1 to December 31 with the appropriate receipt. Reimbursement is based
on the year in which the reimbursement is paid out. Taxability is subject to IRS regulations.
If you are interested in taking a work-related course, please contact the Company’s Learning
and Organizational Development department or visit the MSG Entertainment Marquee for the
appropriate eligibility approval request form. This form must be approved by your supervisor
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and indicate that the course will not conflict with your current work schedule. You will also
need approval from the Learning and Organizational Development department before you
enroll in the course. The Tuition Reimbursement Program will only reimburse tuition expenses
not paid for by other sources. Therefore, if you are entitled to educational aid under any
veteran’s benefits or other financial grants, the other sources must first be exhausted before
you can apply for reimbursement through the Company.
If you would like more information about our Tuition Reimbursement Program, please visit the
MSG Entertainment Marquee. Union employee eligibility for the Company’s Commuter, 529
College Savings and Tuition Reimbursement Programs will be governed by their applicable
collective bargaining agreement.
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Perks and Discounts
Employees of MSG Entertainment enjoy a variety of perks, including discounts at online and local
retail establishments, and special offers at restaurants, fitness centers, parking facilities, and
recreational venues. In addition, staff members enjoy exclusive savings on MSG Entertainment
and Radio City merchandise and ticket discounts for select events at our venues. Employees are
notified about discount programs and special offers through emails from MSG Entertainment
Communications and postings on the MSG Entertainment Marquee.
Employee Tickets
Employees also have the opportunity to request tickets to events at our Madison Square Garden
and Radio City Music Hall Venues. The ticket process varies by work location and position level.
Below is a brief overview of how you may request, purchase, and pick up tickets:
MSG Arena and Theater and Radio City Music Hall (Administrative Employees)
All full-time administrative employees at Madison Square Garden, Radio City Music Hall, and The
Beacon Theatre are eligible to purchase tickets, on an as available basis, to events at Madison
Square Garden (Arena and Theater) and Radio City Music Hall.
The process is as follows:
• Full-time administrative employees must complete a ticket request form, which must include a
credit card number with expiration date.
• Your ticket request will go to your ticket pool coordinator.
• Your ticket request will be forwarded to the VIP Services Department.
• You will be notified by your ticket pool coordinator as to whether your request can be fulfilled,
as the demand for some events may exceed the number of tickets available. Should there be
an event for which we will not have a house seat allocation (private event) or one for which
we will be implementing a different process, you will be notified by your ticket pool
coordinator.
• If your request can be fulfilled your ticket pool coordinator will advise you of all details
including confirmation number, seat locations, amount charged to your credit card, when the
tickets can be picked up and the will call window number.
• For more detailed information, please feel free to contact your ticket pool coordinator.
• Should your ticket pool coordinator not be able to answer your question, they will reach out
on your behalf to the VIP Services Department and then respond back to you.
• Employees are not to reach out directly to the box offices of any of our venues for assistance
in purchasing tickets.
Please note that, due to limited seat capacity at the Beacon Theatre, we do not have an
employee ticket pool available.
MSG Arena and Theater and Radio City Music Hall (Union & Event Driven Employees)
Union employees have the opportunity to request tickets to events at our venues. Below is a brief
overview of the procedures on how to request, purchase and pick up tickets.
• For Union employees, a green sell ticket request form (available at the Arena box office or
Food & Merchandise Base Office – 3 Penn 1st Floor) must be completed and signed by your
supervisor and department head. It is not necessary to include a credit card number.
• The request will then go to your ticket pool coordinator.
• Your ticket request will then be forwarded to the Box Office.
• You will be notified as to whether your request can be fulfilled, as the demand for some
events may exceed the number of tickets available.
• For more detailed information, please feel free to contact your ticket pool coordinator.
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Travel, Entertainment, and Business Expenses
Business travel and entertainment present opportunities to produce substantial revenue results
for the Company. Conversely, excessive or unreasonable expenses are an unnecessary drain on
Company funds.
Effective control of expenses is a vitally important part of our business. This is a primary
responsibility for everyone. The Company’s Travel and Entertainment Policy was designed to
address this business objective and to establish Company-wide standards to achieve consistent
and fair treatment of all employees who incur such business expenses.
Expenses
All travel, entertainment, and other business expenses incurred by full-time employees must be
submitted and processed using Concur. Any business expenses incurred by non-full time
employees should continue to be submitted following The Company's current expense report
process and form which can be found on the MSG Entertainment Marquee.
Corporate Credit Card
Employees who incur regular business expenses are expected to receive a Corporate Visa card
issued through JPMorgan Chase. All expenses incurred are the responsibility of the employee and
should be submitted for review and expense recording in Concur. Reimbursement of the
Corporate Visa card will be made, on behalf of the employee, directly to JPMorgan Chase by the
Company. Employees are expected to submit expense reports monthly and the items included
should be submitted no later than 30 days from the receipt transaction date.
Expense reports must include sufficient detail to permit determination of the business purpose
and reasonableness of the expense. Expenses must be shown on a daily basis and itemized
according to the type of expense it relates to. Explanation for entertainment expenses or business
meals must include the name and title of those in attendance, the name of the company they
work for, and a description of the business purpose.
All expenses submitted for reimbursement must be supported by an original receipt, although not
required for expenses under $25.00. Receipts should be attached in an orderly fashion to facilitate
review by the supervisors and Accounts Payable department.
For cost of all air, car and lodging, the final invoice and/or hotel folio should be attached to the
employee’s expense report. In cases of early checkout, please attach the copy of the hotel bill.
Approved expense reports should be submitted and approved by the employee’s immediate
supervisor or their designee. Additional approvals may be necessary.
As part of the payment process, the Accounts Payable department will audit expense reports for
compliance with this policy. Requests for reimbursements of expenses found inconsistent with this
policy will be returned with an explanation of inconsistency. Final payment of expenses for all
business related charges will be payable directly to JPMorgan Chase by MSG Entertainment.
MSG Entertainment is required by the IRS to produce all required information to justify business
expenditures. Lack of supporting documentation, including original receipts, may result in the
disallowance of certain deductions, subjecting both the company and the employee to a higher
tax liability. If you would like to obtain a copy of the Company’s Corporate Travel and
Entertainment Policy or a copy of the Expense Report Form, please contact your People Practices
professional or visit the MSG Entertainment Marquee.
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Information and Communications Systems
The Company’s voicemail, telephone communications systems (including cellular telephones,
handheld or PDA devices, pagers and Nextel devices) e-mail, Internet access, the Company’s
Intranet and other information and communications systems are intended primarily for business
use only. Therefore, communications transmitted through these systems and information stored
on them should have a business purpose. In addition, only licensed software should be used on
our computers and we should actively take steps to protect our computers from unauthorized
access.
The Company’s information and communications systems are Company property and therefore
may not be accessed by any unauthorized person. Since these systems are primarily for business
use, communications through them and information stored on them may not contain offensive or
inappropriate content or be used for any type of “for-profit” or “not-for-profit” business or
charitable event or venture and also may not be used to engage in any illegal activity.
Employees are prohibited from using the Company’s information and communications systems in
a manner that is offensive, embarrassing or harmful to others or in a way that reduces
productivity or interferes with regular work duties. Writing or sending e-mails or communications
via social networking platforms (e.g., Twitter, Facebook) or accessing Internet sites that contain
sexually explicit, discriminatory, or other offensive or inappropriate content or information that
may be construed as harassing or embarrassing are also prohibited in the workplace. In essence,
any statement or material that would be offensive or inappropriate or that you ordinarily would
not put into a Company letter or memorandum should not be sent or stored on the Company's
information and communications systems or sent outside the Company via email or any social
networking platforms. Downloading or forwarding inappropriate material is also prohibited.
Duplication of Computer Software
The illegal duplication of computer software and copying of Company documents, confidential
information and other materials is prohibited at MSG Entertainment. It is also a federal crime. If
you are interested in obtaining software that has not already been provided by the Company,
please contact your supervisor, who may be able to provide you with the software if the Company
believes that it is necessary for your job. Loading unauthorized software onto a Company
computer is prohibited.
Additional Requirements:
• Access to on-line services will be granted based on business need. Sites may be limited to
that business need.
• All business information contained in these communication tools should be accurate,
appropriate and lawful, and does not necessarily reflect the views of the Company, its officers,
directors or management.
• Log-ins and passwords may not be shared with any third party, nor may they be shared with
another employee, unless authorized by management.
• Use of social media platforms, such as Twitter, Facebook and Linked-In to transmit Company
information or promote Company goods, services or events, must be approved in advance by
your supervisor.
Prohibited Activities:
The following are examples of prohibited activities that may result in disciplinary action, up to and
including termination:
• Unauthorized attempts to break into any computer inside or outside of the Company (i.e.,
hacking).
• Using these resources for personal gain.
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• Use of sexually explicit computer screen savers or the accessing of websites that are of a
sexual nature.
• Sending chain letters, threatening, racial, or sexually harassing messages, or other messages
that violate company policies or government regulations or laws.
• Theft or copying of electronic files without permission or violating copyright laws.
• Sending or posting by any means confidential materials outside of the Company or to
unauthorized Company personnel.
• Sending messages by any means that could damage the image or reputation of the Company.
• Abuse of these communication tools through excessive personal use or use in violation of law
or Company policies.
The Company may take steps to ensure that its information and communications systems are
used in a way that is consistent with the Company’s policies and to facilitate business objectives.
Such steps may include the review of the use of such systems and the information transmitted on
them by authorized representatives of the Company. We want to remind you that you should
have no expectation of privacy when utilizing the Company’s systems or transmitting information
using the Company’s systems.
Telephone Use
Telephones, including business authorized cell phones, are business tools and vital to our
operations. Therefore, the Company’s telephone system should generally be used for business
purposes only. Outgoing and incoming personal calls should be kept to a minimum. If you have a
problem with your telephone, or if you require line changes or equipment, please contact the
Company’s IT help desk.
Remote Access to Company E-Mail
Depending on your business unit and job function, the Company may provide you with remote
access to your business email account. Please contact your supervisor to find out if you are
eligible to receive remote access privileges.
Please refer to the Company’s Information and Communications Policy for additional information
regarding use of the Company’s e-mail and other information and communications systems. If
you would like to obtain a copy of the Company’s Information and Communication’s Policy, please
contact your People Practices professional. You may also access a copy through the MSG
Entertainment Marquee.
Company Equipment and Property
As an employee of MSG Entertainment, you are a member of a team dedicated to providing
excellent service to our customers and guests. To accomplish our service and business goals, the
Company will provide all of the tools and equipment necessary for you to perform your job. It is
important that these items are protected from damage or theft and used carefully to ensure your
safety and so that we may efficiently render the services we have been asked to provide.
It is everyone’s obligation to protect Company property and exercise care to prevent damage to,
loss or unauthorized use of any Company property, including tools, uniforms, vehicles, desks, file
cabinets, lockers, computers, documents or information. Loss, theft, misappropriation, or misuse
of Company property adversely affects our ability to render high quality and timely service to our
customers and guests, and may lead to corrective action, up to and including termination of
employment.
To protect employees and the Company from theft, to locate missing items or contraband, or to
enforce Company policy prohibiting other misconduct or any violation of law, the Company may
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inspect Company vehicles, desks, file cabinets, lockers and other Company property. You should
have no expectation of privacy with regard to Company property.
If you feel that you have not been given the adequate tools to perform your job, please contact
your supervisor or your People Practices professional.
Learning and Development
Employee learning and development is an ongoing process at MSG Entertainment, which starts
the day you begin employment. We believe in giving every employee a chance to expand their
knowledge and skills throughout the course of their career and we offer a variety of internal and
external job-related learning opportunities. As a result, you will have unique access to learning
and development programs designed to help you enhance your contributions in your current job
and prepare for future opportunities.
Performance Management
Full-time and part-time administrative employees will generally receive a formal review from their
supervisor at least once each year. The purpose of performance reviews is to look back on last
year’s work and help you continue to improve and grow in your job. At your annual review, your
supervisor will share their assessment of your work performance and ask you to review and
approve.
Most employees receive salary reviews at the time of their annual performance review, which
generally occurs for employees in September. Company guidelines for salary increases are
determined annually. The primary factor considered in determining an individual’s percentage of
salary increase, if any, is the employee’s performance. Economic conditions and the length of
time since the employee’s last salary adjustment may also factor into this determination.
Employees are entitled to timely performance reviews. If your annual review does not occur,
please notify your People Practices professional. If you disagree with your review, you may add
comments to the evaluation or appeal it to your supervisor, department head and/or People
Practices professional.
Corrective Action Process
The Company expects all employees to perform their responsibilities and conduct themselves in
accordance with established policies and procedures, honesty and the highest standard of
personal integrity.
Open communication provides a means for employees to receive feedback by both formal and
informal means. When a problem concerning performance or conduct is identified, your
supervisor is expected to address it. Depending upon the particular issues involved and your
performance record taken as a whole, corrective action may be taken. Since the Company deals
with each case individually, nothing in this Employee Handbook should be construed as a promise
of specific treatment in a given situation.
Where a performance issue has been identified, verbal counseling, a verbal warning documented
to file, or a formal written reprimand with or without suspension may be issued to make you
aware of the severity of the situation and provide you with an opportunity to improve your
performance or conduct. Where prior steps have not solved the problem or if the problem so
warrants, a performance improvement plan may be issued or developed to assist you in achieving
short-term and long-term results by focusing on specific areas that need improvement. Under
some circumstances, the Company may take corrective action up to and including termination of
employment without prior corrective action where, for example, there are serious infractions of
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Company policies or if the Company believes that additional corrective action is unlikely to resolve
the problem.
Before any performance improvement plan or formal written reprimand is issued to an employee,
the supervisor will consult with the employee’s People Practices professional as to the details of
the corrective action. If a supervisor reaches a decision to recommend suspension, demotion,
probation or termination of employment, the supervisor must consult with and gain the approval
of the business unit head and People Practices before communicating any decision to the
employee.
You should contact your People Practices professional or use our Open Door Policy if you have a
question or feel you have been treated unfairly.
Promotions and Job Transfers
At MSG Entertainment, outstanding performance may mean more than a salary increase. It may
also lead to a promotion. A promotion is the advancement from one position to another position
with greater responsibility and/or duties in a higher salary grade.
Generally, you may request, or the Company may initiate, a transfer to another job within the
Company after working twelve (12) months in your most recent position. Your ability to transfer
is based on the availability of a position for which you are qualified, your successful completion of
the interview process, and your selection for the position. A satisfactory performance record
without corrective action within the last six months is generally a prerequisite for promotions and
transfers. Generally, employees on any Company leave of absence are not eligible to apply for a
new position within the Company.
Applying for an Internal Job
To ensure that employees have an opportunity to pursue new or different positions within the
Company, the following processes are used to fill internal positions:
Posting Process - All open positions are posted on the MSG Entertainment Marquee homepage
and/or on the MSG Entertainment Careers website for at least five (5) business days unless
otherwise specified by senior executive management based on business necessity. Candidates
must formally apply for these positions through the People Practices Department, which will
assess, interview and screen all qualified applicants. The recruiter in the People Practices
Department will then forward the most appropriate applicants to the hiring manager for further
consideration. The hiring manager and their department will complete the final round of
interviews and make the final selection.
Interview Process - Internal applicants who meet the minimum qualifications of the job will be
interviewed for open positions and will be advised personally if they have or have not been
offered the position. If you have applied for an internal position that you believe you are qualified
for and have not been interviewed or you have not personally been informed that a position you
have applied for has been filled, please contact your People Practices professional.
Employees are strongly encouraged to speak with their supervisors about the opportunities that
are of interest to them. However, we recognize that some employees may not be comfortable
having discussions with their supervisors about other jobs within the Company until they know
more about a particular job and the chances of being offered the position. Accordingly, an
employee applying for an internal job opening is not required to notify their supervisor of their
interest in a new position prior to meeting with People Practices and the hiring manager. After the
initial meeting with the hiring manager, if there is a mutual interest in proceeding, the employee
is required to inform their current supervisor of their interest in the position before any further
action can be taken.
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If you are transferring to a new department, your current supervisor and future supervisor must
mutually commit to the timing of your transfer. The transfer must take place within a reasonable
period of time. If necessary, senior management and People Practices will help supervisors
reconcile timing conflicts.
Policies and procedures for union employees regarding performance evaluations, corrective
action, salary increases, promotions and transfers may be governed by their applicable collective
bargaining agreement.
If Your Employment Ends
When an employee leaves the Company, we like to conduct an exit interview. The information
you give us during your interview is a valuable management tool for us. If you leave MSG
Entertainment, there are different procedures that you will be required to follow depending upon
your reason for leaving.
If you wish to resign from the Company, please notify your supervisor and your People Practices
professional as soon as possible so that an exit interview can be scheduled and all Company
property and equipment can be returned.
Employees who resign or employees whose employment is terminated from the Company may
receive pay for vacation time that has been accrued but not used, as detailed in the Company’s
Paid Time Off (PTO) policy, except where otherwise required by law. Employees will not be paid
for unused sick time except where required by law.
Returning Company Property
If you leave the Company for any reason, you must return all Company property. This includes,
but is not limited to, office keys, handheld or mobile phones or devices, headsets, press passes,
identification cards, computers and access codes, software, uniforms and other Company
equipment, documents, materials and files.
Continuation of Benefits
Please refer to your Benefits Guide for information about the continuation of medical and dental
benefits under COBRA and the conversion of life insurance or disability benefits for you and your
eligible dependents after your employment has ended.
Unemployment Insurance
In all states in which we do business, we pay into a fund that provides unemployment insurance
for employees. This means that you may be eligible to receive unemployment payments if you
become unemployed and meet the requirements of the applicable state law. Generally, we pay
the cost of this program through state and federal taxes. You do not pay for anything except the
taxes on benefits received for unemployment. If you become unemployed, contact your former
People Practices professional or your state unemployment office for more information.
Rehire Policy
Former employees who provided MSG Entertainment with satisfactory service may reapply to the
Company at any time. Former employees seeking re-employment may be asked to undergo our
complete pre-employment screening process again where applicable and permitted under state
law.
Employees who have been rehired within one year of leaving the Company and who had already
met the requirements for any applicable waiting periods prior to leaving the Company will be
eligible for the same level of accrual for PTO and sick time as they were receiving prior to their
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separation or such paid time off program that is then available to other employees in their
position and business. The Company will also waive the benefits waiting period for all eligible
employees who have been rehired within one year of leaving the Company. If you are returning
to work at the Company after any period of time, please contact the Benefits Department to find
out which benefits, if any, you will be eligible for upon your rehire.
Employees rejoining the Company after one year or longer since leaving may be considered new
employees for the purposes of benefits, including time off benefits. Where required by law, these
employees may have additional rights with respect to the provisions of the applicable plans.
Please contact your People Practices professional for more information.
Employees whose employment was terminated by the Company due to misconduct, or for other
reasons as determined in the Company’s sole discretion, are not eligible for rehire.
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Questions Regarding Company Policies, Regulations and Expectations
MSG Entertainment believes in clearly and openly communicating Company policies and practices
so that all employees are aware of what is expected of them. This Employee Handbook, along
with Policies & Guidelines and related information available on the MSG Entertainment Marquee,
will serve as your best resources for general policy information. Changes to this Employee
Handbook or the policies and practices it contains may not be made by any employee or member
of management without the written approval of the President & CEO or authorized designee.
Updates to this Employee Handbook will be made when there is a business need to do so. We will
attempt to keep you informed of any changes that affect you.
If you feel that you do not have a clear understanding of your job requirements, the Company’s
policies, or of management expectations, or if you find that our policies are not being applied as
stated in this Employee Handbook, please contact your People Practices professional immediately.
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Appendix A: State Specific Provisions
1. New York
Safe and Sick Time for NYC Employees
Under New York City’s Earned Safe and Sick Time Act (“Paid Safe and Sick Leave Law”), which is
administered by the Department of Consumer Affairs, employees of the Company who work for
more than eighty (80) hours during a calendar year will receive paid safe/sick time.
Some full-time and part-time employees may be entitled to paid safe/sick leave benefits greater
than those afforded by the Paid Safe and Sick Leave Law.
Please contact your People Practices professional or the Benefits Department if you have any
questions or for more information.
Safe and Sick Time
Eligible employees accrue safe/sick leave at the rate of one (1) hour for every 30 hours worked,
up to a maximum of 40 hours of paid safe/sick leave per calendar year. Safe/sick time hours are
accrued in full hour increments, with remaining hours worked in any pay period carried over to
the next pay period for the purposes of calculating the ongoing accrual. The calendar year begins
January 1 and ends December 31. If you do not use your paid safe/sick leave, up to a maximum
of 40 hours will be carried over to the following year. No employee, however, can use more than
40 hours of paid safe/sick leave within one calendar year.
Although paid safe/sick leave accrues as of the first day of employment, you only may begin to
use accrued paid safe/sick leave 120 days after the start of your employment with the Company.
Paid safe/sick leave must be taken in a minimum initial increment of four (4) hours, followed by
additional thirty (30) minute increments.
Paid safe/sick leave may be used for any purpose permitted by the Paid Safe and Sick Leave
Law. This includes where you cannot work due to mental or physical illness, injury, or health
condition; the need for medical diagnosis, care, or treatment of a mental or physical illness,
injury, or health condition; the need for preventive health care; or the need for elective surgery,
including organ donation. Paid safe/sick leave can also be used to care for a family member
(including a child, spouse, domestic partner, parent, sibling, grandparent, grandchild, the child or
parent of a spouse or domestic partner, or any other individual related by blood; and any other
individual whose close association is the equivalent of a family relationship) for one of the
above reasons. Paid s a f e / sick leave can also be used if the Company is closed due to a
public health emergency, or to care for your child if the child’s school or childcare provider
has been closed by order of a public official due to a public health emergency.
Additionally, paid safe/sick leave can be used by an employee to take “safe time” when they or
their family member has been the victim of a family offense matter, sexual offense, stalking, or
human trafficking for any of the following reasons: (a) to obtain services from a domestic
violence shelter, rape crisis center, or other shelter or services program for relief from a family
offense matter, sexual offense, stalking, or human trafficking; (b) to participate in safety
planning, temporarily or permanently relocate, or take other actions to increase the safety of the
employee or employee’s family members from future family offense matters, sexual offenses,
stalking, or human trafficking; (c) to meet with a civil attorney or other social service provider to
obtain information and advice on, and prepare for or participate in any criminal or civil
proceeding, including but not limited to, matters related to a family offense matter, sexual
offense, stalking, human trafficking, custody, visitation, matrimonial issues, orders of protection,
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immigration, housing, discrimination in employment, housing or consumer credit; (d) to file a
complaint or domestic incident report with law enforcement; (e) to meet with a district attorney’s
office; (f) to enroll children in a new school; or (g) to take other actions necessary to maintain,
improve, or restore the physical, psychological, or economic health or safety of the employee or
the employee’s family member or to protect those who associate or work with the employee.
The Company may require you to obtain documentation from a licensed health care provider or
other appropriate source to verify the need for safe/sick leave if you use safe/sick leave for
more than three work days in a row. Misuse or abuse of safe/sick time or failure to provide
documentation when appropriately requested, even if you are within the allotted number of paid
days, will be considered grounds for disciplinary action, up to and including unpaid suspension
and termination of employment.
In the event of separation from, or termination of, employment for any reason, you will not be
paid for any accrued, unused safe/sick days. However, accrued but unused paid safe/sick time
will be reinstated for any employee who is rehired within six months of separation.
Safe and Sick Time Notification
All eligible employees are also subject to the “Safe and Sick Time Notification” policy, as reflected
below.
If you are sick and unable to attend work on a given day, or if you need to request the use of
safe/sick time for a purpose related to “safe time,” we expect you to call in prior to the beginning
of your workday (no later than the start of your shift) in order for your absence to be excused. If
you call in sick or require the use of “safe time,” you must use your safe/sick time to account for
your absence. Employees may not take time off without pay if they have accrued safe/sick time
available. Accrued paid time off (PTO) cannot be used for this purpose. Your supervisor will advise
you whom to call under these circumstances.
It is the responsibility of the supervisor to keep complete and accurate records of all absences by
their employees, and to make these records available to the Payroll and People Practices
Departments upon request.
If your safe/sick time extends beyond seven consecutive days, you may be eligible for short-term
disability under the Company’s Income Protection Benefits Program. Please contact your People
Practices professional or the Benefits Department for specifics regarding eligibility for disability
and leaves of absence.
If you are absent from work as a result of an injury or illness sustained in the course and scope of
your employment at the Company, you must first use your accrued safe/sick time during the
workers’ compensation “waiting period” (seven consecutive days) before the Company’s wage
replacement benefits commence on the eighth consecutive day. Wage replacement benefits from
the Company will not begin until the eighth consecutive day regardless of the relevant state-
mandated waiting period for workers’ compensation benefits. The waiting period is generally three
to seven days, depending upon the state’s workers’ compensation law.
You must use accrued safe/sick time during your waiting period for both work-related and non-
work-related injury or illness. If you do not have accrued safe/sick time, you may use accrued
paid time off (PTO). Please contact your People Practices professional for specifics regarding
workers’ compensation coverage.
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2. New York
New York State Health and Essential Rights Act (‘HERO’)
To better ensure the health and safety of employees and visitors to its work locations and venues,
the Company has implemented numerous health and safety measures, including its New York
workplace safety plan.
You can find our New York workplace safety plan on Marquee at:
marquee.msg.com/take-care/
Please note that the Company strictly prohibits and will not tolerate discrimination or retaliation
against any employee for exercising their rights in connection with the NY HERO Act and Section
VII of the Company’s workplace safety plan, including either verbally or in writing reporting any
conditions or concerns covered under Section VII of the workplace safety plan to the Company
and/or to any governmental agency or official.
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3. Illinois
The Illinois Human Rights Act
YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO BE FREE FROM JOB DISCRIMINATION AND SEXUAL HARASSMENT.
The Illinois Human Rights Act states that you have the right to be free from unlawful
discrimination and sexual harassment. This means that employers may not treat people
differently based on race, age, gender, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation or any other
protected class named in the Act. This applies to all employer actions, including hiring,
promotion, discipline and discharge.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS
You also have the right to reasonable accommodations based on pregnancy and disability. This
means you can ask for reasonable changes to your job if needed because you are pregnant or
disabled.
RETALIATION
It is also unlawful for employers to treat people differently because they have reported
discrimination, participated in an investigation, or helped others exercise their right to complain
about discrimination.
REPORT DISCRIMINATION
To report discrimination, you may:
1. Contact your employer’s human resources or personnel department.
2. Contact the Illinois Department of Human Rights (IDHR) to file a charge.
3. Call the Illinois Sexual Harassment and Discrimination Helpline at 1-877-236-7703 to talk to
someone about your concerns.