| TABLE OF CONTENTS | |
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| 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 |
| J. Definitions | 11 |
| K. Personnel Records | 14 |
| L. Use Of College Resources | 16 |
| M. Participation In College Activities | 18 |
| N. Employee Identification Number | 19 |
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| SECTION II. EMPLOYMENT | 20 |
| A. Employment Status And Compensation | 20 |
| B. Competitive Employment For Regular Positions | 22 |
| C. Voluntary Transfer Program | 25 |
| D. Accounting For Work And Leave | 26 |
| E. Work Locations | 27 |
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| SECTION III. BENEFITS | 28 |
| A. Benefit Eligibility | 28 |
| B. Health And Dental Insurance | 29 |
| C. Life Insurance | 30 |
| D. Maternity Insurance Coverage | 30 |
| E. Short-term Disability Insurance | 30 |
| F. Long-term Disability Insurance | 31 |
| G. Workers’ Compensation | 32 |
| H. Employee Liability Insurance | 33 |
| I. Educational Benefits/Tuition Waiver | 33 |
| J. Employee Assistance Program | 34 |
| K. State Retirement System And Social Security | 34 |
| L. Tax Deferred Annuities | 35 |
| M. Compensation For Unused Accumulated Sick Leave | 35 |
| N. Flexible Spending Accounts For Medical/Dental Expenses And Dependent Care | 35 |
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| SECTION IV. LEAVES | 37 |
| A. Annual And Sick Leave | 37 |
| B. Personal Days | 37 |
| C. Bereavement Leave | 37 |
| D. Professional Development Leave | 38 |
| E. Jury Duty Or Subpoena | 38 |
| F. Leave Under Arizona's Victim Leave Act | 38 |
| G. Military Leave | 39 |
| H. Emergency Treatment Leave | 39 |
| I. Leave Under The Family And Medical Leave Act | 40 |
| J. Leaves Of Absence | 45 |
| K. Voluntary Leave Donation Program | 47 |
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| SECTION V. CODE OF CONDUCT/DISCIPLINE | 53 |
| A. Preamble | 53 |
| B. Code Of Conduct And Standards Of Behavior For Employees | 53 |
| C. Reporting Violations Of Law And College Policy (Whistle-blowing) | 55 |
| D. Whistle-blowing Protection | 56 |
| E. Investigations | 56 |
| F. Guidelines For Corrective Action And Disciplinary Procedures | 57 |
| G. Corrective Action Procedure | 58 |
| H. Disciplinary Procedure | 61 |
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| SECTION VI. GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE | 66 |
| A. Intent | 66 |
| B. Representation | 66 |
| C. Definition And Scope | 66 |
| D. Time Limits | 68 |
| E. Written Documents | 68 |
| F. Request For Informal Resolution -- Step One | 68 |
| G. Formal Grievance -- Step Two | 69 |
| H. Formal Grievance -- Step Three | 69 |
| I. Final Review By Chancellor | 70 |
| J. Appeal Of Termination | 70 |
| K. General | 70 |
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| SECTION VII. EMPLOYEE REPRESENTATIVE | 72 |
| A. Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Policy For Employee Representative Groups | 72 |
| B. Dues Deduction | 72 |
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| APPENDIX A. ADA AND EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/DISCRIMINATION COMPLAINT PROCEDURE | 73 |
| APPENDIX B. REQUEST FOR ADA ACCOMMODATION | 76 |
| APPENDIX C. CONTINUATION OF HEALTH INSURANCE | 77 |
| APPENDIX D. EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (EAP) | 81 |
| APPENDIX E. TAX DEFERRED ANNUITIES | 83 |
| APPENDIX F. MEDIATION PROGRAM | 84 |
| INDEX | 86 |
