Classified Staff Human Resources Policy Manual

Introduction

This manual summarizes policies and administrative procedures for Classified Staff employees of the University of Arizona. It shall hereafter be referred to as "the Manual." It applies only to Classified Staff employees. Throughout the Manual, any reference to the University of Arizona incorporates the Arizona Board of Regents, which is the constitutional body responsible for directing all University of Arizona affairs.

In order to ensure that policy interpretations are consistent, the Vice President for Human Resources or designee is solely responsible for interpreting personnel policy application and intent. His/her interpretations shall be applicable to all pertinent situations. All references to "Vice President for Human Resources" or "responsible administrator" shall include that person's designee.

Nothing in this manual is intended to create a contract, either expressed or implied, between the University of Arizona and its employees for either employment or any benefit. All policies herein are subject to the continuing approval of the University and the Arizona Board of Regents.

The Manual shall apply to all pertinent situations from the time of its adoption. The University may alter, eliminate, or add to any of the provisions of the Manual at any time and for any reason, and such alterations, eliminations, or additions shall apply to all pertinent situations from the time of their inception.

Table of Contents

1. Employment Policies

• 100.0 Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action
• 101.0 Sexual Harassment
• 102.0 Employment Categories
• 103.0 Recruitment and Employment of Classified Staff
• 103.1 Pre-Employment Screening Policy
• 104.0 Flexible-Year Positions
• 106.0 Employment Eligibility and Verification
• 107.0 Selective Service Registration
• 108.0 Employment of Relatives
• 109.0 Loyalty Oath
• 110.0 Employment Testing for Classified Staff
• 111.0 Licensing/Certification Requirements
• 112.0 Probationary Periods
• 115.0 Employment Reference/Verification
• 115.1 Access to and Release of Personnel Records and Information
• 116.0 Recruitment
• 117.0 Noncompetitive Selection
• 123.0 Time in Position Requirement

2. Benefits Policies

• 200.0 Vacation
• 201.0 Paid Sick Time
• 201.1 Compassionate Transfer of Leave
• 203.0 Holidays
• 208.0 Administrative Absence With Pay
• 209.0 Excused Unpaid Absence
• 212.0 Personal Leave of Absence
• 214.0 Extended Military Leave of Absence
• 215.0 Workers' Compensation/Job-Related Injuries or Illnesses
• 216.0 Light Duty Placement of Employees
• 217.0 Qualified Tuition Reduction
• 218.0 Family and Medical Leave
• 219.0 Temporary Alternative Duty Assignment
• 220.0 Vacation and Sick Leave Accruals for Rehires
• 221.0 Victim's Leave
• 222.0 Group Insurance and Benefit Programs
• 222.1 Retirement Programs and Long Term Disability
• 223.0 Leave for the Purpose of Bone Marrow or Organ Donation

3. Compensation Policies

• 300.0 Compensation and Classification System
• 304.0 Requests for Position Reclassification
• 305.0 Reclassification Studies
• 306.0 Pay Rates-Hire, Promotion, Reclassification, Regrade
• 308.0 Merit Increases
• 310.0 Pay Day and Paycheck
• 311.0 Fair Labor Standards Act and Overtime
• 315.0 Assignment to Special Duty
• 316.0 Supplemental Compensation
• 317.0 Permanent Salary Savings
• 318.0 In-Classification Career Progression
• 319.0 On-Call (Standby) Status and Call-Back Status

4. Employee Relations Policies

• 400.0 Employee Rights/Management Rights
• 400.1 Whistle-Blower
• 401.0 Classified Staff Rules of Conduct
• 401.1 Workplace Violence
• 402.0 Termination
• 403.0 Disciplinary Action
• 404.0 Predischarge/Suspension Without Pay Meeting
• 405.0 Layoff/Reduction in Force
• 406.0 Staff Dispute Resolution (Grievance) Procedure
• 407.0 Meal Periods and Rest Periods (Breaks)
• 408.0 Smoking
• 409.0 Religious Holidays
• 410.0 Dress Code
• 411.0 University Employment and Non-University Employment Relationships
• 412.0 Political Activity
• 413.0 Conflict of Interest
• 414.0 Use of University Property
• 415.0 Collections and Garnishments
• 415.1 Non-Solicitation Regarding University Assets
• 416.0 Access to/Release of Employee Information
• 417.0 Employee Recognition
• 418.0 Approved Use of University Computing and Communication Equipment
• 419.0 Acceptable Use of Computers and Networks at the University of Arizona
• 420.0 Misuse of University Assets
• 421.0 Visitors in the Workplace
• 422.0 Criminal Offense Convictions Policy
• 423.0 Ineligibility for Reemployment Policy

5. Training and Employee Development Policies

• 501.0 Performance Appraisal
• 502.0 Non-University Training Courses
• 503.0 Continuing Professional Development

6. Archive

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