code of Religious Conduct

The Polynesian Cultural Center (“PCC”) is a religious non-profit organization that is sponsored and operated by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (the “Church”). PCC exists to support the religious mission of the Church, share, preserve, and promote the cultures and spirit of Polynesia, and provide meaningful educational opportunities.

These religious, cultural, and educational purposes are closely connected to PCC’s mission and identity. PCC can best fulfill these purposes when employees perform their responsibilities and conduct themselves in a manner consistent with PCC’s mission and the Church’s sincerely held religious beliefs, teachings, and doctrine.

As a condition of employment with PCC, employees agree to comply with PCC’s policies and the following standards of personal conduct:

1. Professionalism. PCC’s commitment to One ‘Ohana Sharing Aloha is consistent with the standards of Christian living taught by the Church. Employees are expected to be gracious, courteous, and considerate of others. Employees must refrain from physical or verbal conduct that is harassing, that makes others feel unsafe, or that threatens the safety or wellbeing of others or their property.

1. Honesty. Employees are expected to be honest in all dealings with others. Prohibited conduct includes stealing, cheating, providing false, incomplete, or misleading information, or otherwise engaging in deceitful conduct. 
2. Modesty. Employees are expected to maintain a neat, professional, modest, and culturally respectful appearance that is consistent with the PCC Policy Manual and the religious mission of the Church.
3. Physical Health. While representing PCC in any capacity, participating in PCC activities, or being present on PCC property, employees will refrain from the use, possession, or sale of illegal drugs, alcohol, tobacco (or other vape or nicotine products), or other substances that are inconsistent with the Church’s teachings about health and wellness.
4. Chastity and Moral Conduct. The Church teaches that sexual intimacy is considered sacred and reserved exclusively between a man and a woman who are legally and lawfully married to each other. PCC employees are expected to conduct themselves in a manner that supports and is consistent with these sincerely held religious beliefs, teachings, and doctrine.
5. Communications. Employees must refrain from making public statements, publishing materials, or engaging in conduct that contradicts or undermines Church doctrine or teachings in the workplace, on social media, or in other forums. This extends to statements that challenge, ridicule, or advocate positions that are contrary to Church teachings on faith, the family, or other doctrines. I understand that this standard is necessary to preserve the integrity of PCC’s religious purpose.