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College Employees Personnel Policy Statement

All employees should use this document in conjunction with the Personnel Policy Statement for their employee classification.

View: Personnel Policy Statement for College Employees 2013/14 [PDF]  2012/13 [PDF]

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COVER
TABLE OF CONTENTS       
   
SECTION I: GENERAL INFORMATION 3
A. Management Rights 3
B. Equal Employment Opportunity, Non-Discrimination and Anti-Hrassment (including Sexual Harassment) 4
C. Americans With Disabilities Act Compliance 4
E. Accommodation For Religious Observances 4
F. Drug-free Work Place Policy 5
G. Conflict Of Interest 5
H. Personnel Records 9
I. Use of Information Technology Resources 11
J. Use of Mail Services 12
K. Service to the College 13
L. Employee Identification Number 13
  
SECTION II. EMPLOYMENT 14
A. Employment Status And Compensation 14
B. Competitive Employment For Regular Positions 16
C. Voluntary Transfer Program 18
D. Accounting For Work And Leave 19
E. Work Locations 20
F. Lactation Time Away From Work 20
F. College Closure or Delayed Opening 20
   
SECTION III. BENEFITS 22
A. Benefit Eligibility 22
B. Health And Dental Insurance 23
C. Life Insurance 24
D. Maternity Insurance Coverage 24
E. Short-term Disability Insurance 24
F. Long-term Disability Insurance 25
G. Workers’ Compensation 26
H. Employee Liability Insurance 27
I. Educational Benefits/Tuition Waiver 27
J. Employee Assistance Program 28
K. State Retirement System And Social Security 29
L. 403(B) and 457 Voluntary Retirement Savings 29
M. Compensation For Unused Accumulated Sick Leave 29
N. Flexible Spending Accounts For Medical/Dental Expenses And Dependent Care 30
   
SECTION IV. LEAVES 31
A. Annual And Sick Leave 31
B. Personal Leave 31
C. Bereavement Leave/Imminent Death Leave
 31
D. Professional Development Leave 32
E. Jury Duty Or Subpoena 32
F. Leave Under Arizona's Victim Leave Act 32
G. Military Leave 33
H. Emergency Treatment Leave 33
I. Leave Under The Family And Medical Leave Act 34
J. Leaves Of Absence 36
K. Voluntary Leave Donation Program 39
   
SECTION V. CODE OF CONDUCT/DISCIPLINE 44
A. Preamble 44
B. Code Of Conduct And Standards Of Behavior For Employees 44
C. Reporting Violations Of Law And College Policy (Whistle-blowing) 46
D. Whistle-blowing Protection 47
E. Investigations 47
F. Guidelines For Corrective Action And Disciplinary Procedures 49
G. Corrective Action Procedure 49
H. Disciplinary Procedure 52
   
SECTION VI. GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE  57
A. Intent 57
B. Representation 57
C. Definition And Scope 57
D. Time Limits 58
E. Written Documents 59
F. Request For Informal Resolution -- Step One 59
G. Formal Grievance -- Step Two 59
H. Formal Grievance -- Step Three 60
I. Final Review By Chancellor 61
J. Appeal Of Termination 61
K. General 61
   
SECTION VII. EMPLOYEE REPRESENTATIVE 63
A. Employment Opportunity, Americans with Disabilities Act, Non-Discrimination and Anti-Harassment (including Sexual Harassment) BP-1501 63
B. Dues Deduction 63
  
APPENDIX A. ADA and Equal Opportunity/Discrimination Complaint Procedure   64
APPENDIX B. Request for ADA Accommodation  67
APPENDIX C. Continuation of Health Insurance   68
APPENDIX D. Employee Assistance Program (EAP) 72
APPENDIX E. Voluntary Retirement Savings  74
APPENDIX F. Mediation Program   75
APPENDIX G. Acceptable Use of Information Technology Resources   77
APPENDIX H.  The Family and Medical Leave Act  80
APPENDIX I. Contacts for Help with a Complaint 83
    
Glossary   84
Index 88