Baron v. Sprint Corporation

Filing 1

COMPLAINT against Sprint Corporation ( Filing fee $ 400 receipt number 0416-7981263.), filed by Paul Baron. (Attachments: #1 Civil Cover Sheet, #2 Summons, #3 Exhibit A, #4 Exhibit B, #5 Exhibit C, #6 Exhibit D, #7 Exhibit E, #8 Exhibit F, #9 Exhibit G, #10 Exhibit H)(Zajdel, Cory)

Integrity

Code of
Conduct

Dear Sprint team,

Table of Contents
Leading with Integrity –
The Way We Do Business

Integrity with Our Customers

Integrity in Our Communities

Integrity in our Workplace
Speak Up. Take Action.
Integrity in the Marketplace

• Complying both with the letter and the
spirit of all applicable laws, rules and
regulations.
• Observing high ethical standards when
conducting business on Sprint’s behalf.
• Asking questions when in doubt about
the appropriateness of a situation.
• Reporting known or suspected
violations of any applicable laws, rules,
regulations, policies and procedures.
• Certifying familiarity and compliance
with the Code, its standards, policies
and procedures.

Foundation of Integrity
Making Ethical Decisions: When in
Doubt, Ask Yourself …

Sprint Code of Conduct

Violations and Consequences

Our reputation as an ethical
company is a valuable asset.
The Code is intended to help us
understand our responsibilities
and guide us in making the right

Non-Exclusivity

choices. We are obligated to
uphold our ethical and legal
responsibilities and conduct
our day to day business in
compliance with the letter and
spirit of those requirements.

Raising Issues and Concerns

Retaliation

Chief Ethics Officer

Waivers

Tone at the Top
Supervisor Responsibility
The Open Door Policy
Conflicts of Interest
Company Assets
Computer and Network
Security
Employee Privacy
Employee Relations and
Discrimination
Harassment
Workplace Safety

Integrity in our workplace

Tone at the Top

Sprint leaders uphold
the Code as individuals
and demonstrate a
visible commitment by:
The Open Door Policy

• Being a positive role model.
• Explaining the Code to
your team and ensure they
complete ethics training in
a timely manner.
• Upholding compliance to
the Code.
• Creating an environment
where employees can
speak up.

Conflicts of Interest

Supervisor Responsibility

can occur when our personal
activities, investments or
associations compromise
our judgment or ability to
act in Sprint’s best interests.
Conflicts can arise through:
• Board memberships
• Business ventures
• Investments
• Outside employment
• Personal relationships
• Gifts, entertainment
and travel

• Accepting or offering cash and cash
equivalents, such as gift cards, is prohibited.
• Management approval must be obtained in
writing for any item above a retail value of
$150 prior to accepting.
• Items below a retail value of $150 may be
accepted. You are encouraged to disclose
these items to management.
• All gifts, business entertainment and travel
during contract negotiations with suppliers
are to be declined.
• Offering or accepting bribes, kickbacks,
payoffs or other unusual or improper
payment to obtain business is unethical,
illegal and strictly forbidden.

Company Assets

Computer, Product and Network Security

Page 11

Employee Privacy

Employee Relations and Discrimination
• Separate SoftBank and
Sprint telecommunications
networks and corporate
networks
• Restrict SoftBank’s access
to Sprint’s communications
equipment, facilities, and
infrastructure
• Limit access to U.S. government customer information and
and sensitive information

Workplace Safety

Harassment

Customer Privacy
Government Customers
Books and Records

Integrity with our Customers

Personally identifiable information (e.g., customer
name, Social Security Number, contact information)
• Billing information (e.g., credit card number)
• Customer Proprietary Network Information (CPNI) which
includes customer account and usage information
• Location information
• Sensitive information, such as Protected Health
Information (PHI)

Customer Privacy

Books and Records
Government Customers

Compliance with International Data
Protection Laws

International Business
Competition Law and Business Conduct
Material Nonpublic Information and Insider Trading
Investments and Financial Opportunities
Procurement

Integrity in the Marketplace

International Business

• Never discuss prices, terms of
sale or other competitive
information with competitors.
• Never disclose a confidential
proposal or engage in bid rigging.
• Never divide customers,
markets or territories with
competitors.
• Do not attend meetings with
competitors where any of these
actions are on the agenda and
leave immediately if such
topics arise during the meeting.

Competition Law and Business Conduct

It a criminal act to
knowingly alter, destroy,
or falsify documents in an
effort to impede, obstruct
or influence any type or
government investigation

Investments and Financial
Opportunities

Material Nonpublic Information and
Insider Trading

Procurement

Environment
Community Support
Personal Community Activities
Political Activity and Lobbying
Inquiries from the Government
Inquiries from the Media and Analysts

Integrity in Our Communities

Good does
indeed work.™

Environment

Community Support

Political Activity and Lobbying

Personal Community Activities

Inquiries from the Media and Analyst

Inquiries from the Government

Raising Issues and Concerns
Retaliation
Contacting the Ethics and Compliance Program
Other Contact Information

Speak up. Take Action.

Raising Issues and Concerns

• Contact Human Resources.

• Contact the Ethics Helpline.

Retaliation
• Contact your supervisor.

• Contact another member of your management
chain.

• Contact the Sprint Audit Committee or Board of
Directors.

Phone: Monday - Friday 8:30 to 5 p.m. Central time
913-794-1666 or 24-hour line: 800-788-7844
Email:

[e-mail]

Fax:

913-523-9779

Mail:

Ethics and Compliance Program
6200 Sprint Parkway
Mailstop: KSOPHF0302-3B129
Overland Park, KS 66251

Contacting the Ethics and
Compliance Program

Other Contact Information

Sprint Forms

Sprint Policies

Sprint Websites