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2009/2010 Personnel Policy Statement for College Employees (Common Policy)

Revised Effective September 12, 2009

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

View: Personnel Policy Statement for College Employees 2009/10 [PDF 322K]

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION I: GENERAL INFORMATION 1
A. Management Rights 1
B. Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action Policy 1
C. Harassment (Including Sexual Harassment) Policy 2
D. Americans With Disabilities Act Compliance 4
E. Accommodation For Religious Observances 5
F. Drug-free Work Place Policy 5
G. Conflict Of Interest - Pecuniary Or Proprietary Interest 6
H. Nepotism 8
I. Consensual Relationships 9
J. Outside And Secondary 10
K. Definitions 11
L. Personnel Records 14
M. Use of Information Technology Resources 16
N. Use Of Mail Resources 17
O. Participation In College Activities 17
P. Employee Identification Number 17
SECTION II. EMPLOYMENT 18
A. Employment Status And Compensation 18
B. Competitive Employment For Regular Positions 20
C. Voluntary Transfer Program 23
D. Accounting For Work And Leave 24
E. Work Locations 25
SECTION III. BENEFITS 26
A. Benefit Eligibility 26
B. Health And Dental Insurance 27
C. Life Insurance 28
D. Maternity Insurance Coverage 28
E. Short-term Disability Insurance 28
F. Long-term Disability Insurance 29
G. Workers’ Compensation 30
H. Employee Liability Insurance 31
I. Educational Benefits/Tuition Waiver 31
J. Employee Assistance Program 32
K. State Retirement System And Social Security 32
L. 403(B) and 457 Voluntary Retirement Savings 33
M. Compensation For Unused Accumulated Sick Leave 33
N. Flexible Spending Accounts For Medical/Dental Expenses And Dependent Care 33
SECTION IV. LEAVES 35
A. Annual And Sick Leave 35
B. Personal Days 35
C. Bereavement Leave 35
D. Professional Development Leave 36
E. Jury Duty Or Subpoena 36
F. Leave Under Arizona's Victim Leave Act 36
G. Military Leave 37
H. Emergency Treatment Leave 37
I. Leave Under The Family And Medical Leave Act 38
J. Leaves Of Absence 43
K. Voluntary Leave Donation Program 45
SECTION V. CODE OF CONDUCT/DISCIPLINE 51
A. Preamble 51
B. Code Of Conduct And Standards Of Behavior For Employees 51
C. Reporting Violations Of Law And College Policy (Whistle-blowing) 53
D. Whistle-blowing Protection 54
E. Investigations 54
F. Guidelines For Corrective Action And Disciplinary Procedures 55
G. Corrective Action Procedure 56
H. Disciplinary Procedure 59
SECTION VI. GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE 64
A. Intent 64
B. Representation 64
C. Definition And Scope 64
D. Time Limits 66
E. Written Documents 66
F. Request For Informal Resolution -- Step One 66
G. Formal Grievance -- Step Two 67
H. Formal Grievance -- Step Three 67
I. Final Review By Chancellor 68
J. Appeal Of Termination 68
K. General 68
SECTION VII. EMPLOYEE REPRESENTATIVE 70
A. Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Policy For Employee Representative Groups 70
B. Dues Deduction 70
APPENDIX A. ADA AND EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/DISCRIMINATION COMPLAINT PROCEDURE 71
APPENDIX B. REQUEST FOR ADA ACCOMMODATION 74
APPENDIX C. CONTINUATION OF HEALTH INSURANCE 75
APPENDIX D. EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (EAP) 79
APPENDIX E. VOLUNTARY RETIREMENT SAVINGS 81
APPENDIX F. MEDIATION PROGRAM 82
APPENDIX G. ACCEPTABLE USE OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY RESOURCES 84
INDEX 87