Human Resources

Personnel Policies

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Table of Contents

Mission Statement

Agency History

Statement of Intent

Confidentiality

Discrimination-Free Workplace

1.0 Employment Procedures

1.1 Recruitment

1.2 Employee Referral Program

1.3 Qualification and Selection

1.4 Promotion and Transfer

1.5 Hiring Process

1.5.1 CORI Clearance

1.5.2 Federal Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986

1.5.3 OSHA

1.5.4 Credentials and Training Certificates

1.5.5 Driver’s License & Motor Vehicle Record Check

1.6 Hiring of Relatives or Individuals in Significant Relationships

1.7 Hiring of Consumers

1.8 Working in a Program Where a Family Member Receives Services

1.9 Human Resources Orientation and Organization Orientation

1.10 Introductory Employment Period

1.11 Regular Employment Status

1.12 Accommodations of Certain Disabilities

2.0 Administrative Provisions

2.1 Job Description

2.2 Work Schedules

2.2.1 Maximum Work Hours Allowable in 24 Hours

2.2.2 Time Sheets

2.2.3 Meal and Intermittent Breaks

2.2.3.1 Meal Breaks

2.2.3.2 Intermittent Breaks

2.2.4 Inclement Weather and Emergency Closings

2.2.4.1 Inclement Weather

2.2.4.2 Emergency Closing

2.3 Employment Categories

2.3.1 Full-Time

2.3.2 Part-Time

2.3.3 Relief Staff

2.3.4 Per Diem Staff

2.3.5 Temporary Staff

2.3.6 Respite/Support Provider Staff

2.3.7 Live-In Staff

2.3.8 Exempt Employees

2.3.9 Non-Exempt Employees

2.4 Salary

2.4.1 Overtime

2.4.2 Compensatory Time/Flexible Scheduling

2.4.3 On-Call Coverage Compensation

2.4.4 Overnight Trips

2.4.4.1 Defining Hours of Work

2.4.4.2 Night-Time Hours

2.4.4.3 Training Trips

2.5 Personnel Files

2.6 Driving on the Job

2.6.1 Mileage Reimbursement

2.6.2 Use of Personal Vehicles

2.6.3 Use of Organization Vehicles

2.6.4 Safe Driving Policy

2.6.5 Accidents/Traffic Violations

2.7 Other Administrative Provisions

2.7.1 Changes of Personal Information

2.7.2 Organization Property

2.7.3 Personal Property

2.7.4 Organization Communications

2.7.5 Smoking Policy

2.7.6 Political Activity

2.7.7 Solicitation/Distribution of Materials

2.7.8 Conflict of Interest

2.7.8.1 Private Practice/Outside Clinical Employment

2.7.9 Out-of-Pocket Expenses

2.7.10 Work-Related Injuries

2.7.11 Dress and Appearance

2.7.12 Travel Expense Guidelines and Procedures

3.0 Fringe Benefits

3.1 Mandated Payroll Contributions

3.2 Group Insurance Coverage

3.2.1 Health Insurance

3.2.2 Dental Insurance

3.2.3 Life Insurance

3.2.4 Disability Insurance

3.3 Dependent Care Assistance Plan

3.4 Tax-Sheltered Annuity (TSA)

3.5 COBRA

3.6 Professional Growth and Development

3.6.1 Tuition Reimbursement

4.0 Leave Time

4.0.1 Calculating Leave Time – All Employees

4.0.2 Calculating Leave Time – Non-Exempt Employee

4.0.3 Calculating Leave Time – Exempt Employees

4.0.4 Process for Requesting Leave Time

4.0.5 Part-Time Employees Working in More Than One Position

4.0.6 Rehired Employees with at least 3 years tenure

4.1 Sick Leave

4.1.1 Overview of Using Sick Leave Benefits

4.1.2 Sick Leave Accruals

4.1.3 Process for Requesting Sick Leave Time

4.1.4 Sick Leave Time--Non-Exempt Employees (Hourly Employees)

4.1.5 Sick Leave Time--Exempt Employees (Salaried Employees)

4.2 Vacation Leave

4.2.1 Vacation Carryover

4.2.2 Former Employees-Credit for Past Employment

4.3 Personal Leave

4.4 Holiday Leave

4.5 Earned Time—Emergency Service Staff Only

4.6 Leave Accrual Maximums

4.7 Small Necessities Leave

4.8 Family and Medical Leave

4.8.1 Eligibility

4.8.2 Leave Duration

4.8.3 Notice Requirements

4.8.3.1 Planned FMLA Leaves

4.8.3.2 Unplanned FMLA Leaves

4.8.4 Use of Leave Time Benefits

4.8.5 Required Medical Documentation

4.8.6 Insurance Premiums and Other Benefits During Leave

4.8.7 Intermittent Leave

4.8.8 Employment Status at the Conclusion of FMLA Leave

4.9 Leave of Absence - Other

 

4.10 Special Leave Categories

4.10.1 Maternity Leave for Women Not Qualified Under FMLA

4.10.2 Jury Duty

4.10.3 Bereavement Leave

4.10.4 Military Leave

4.10.5 Workers’ Compensation

4.10.6 Discretionary Leave

5.0 Performance Evaluation

6.0 Counseling, Warning and Disciplinary Action

7.0 Termination of Employment

7.1 Resignation

7.2 Extended Work-Related Injury Leave

7.3 Reduction in Force

7.4 Dismissal

7.5 References for Past/Current Employees

7.6 Exit Interviews

7.7 Final Pay

7.8 Copyrighting Standards

7.9 Disposal of Personal Property

8.0 Standards for Employee Conduct

8.1 Criminal Convictions

8.2 Situations Warranting Inspections of Organization/Personal Property

8.2.1 Conducting Inspections

9.0 Drug and Alcohol Policies

9.1 Definitions

9.1.1 Covered Employees

9.1.2 Legal Drugs

9.1.3 Illegal Drugs

9.1.4 Prescription Drug Use

9.1.5 Reasonable Suspicion

9.2 Drug and Alcohol Policy Statement

9.3 Rules of Conduct

9.4 Drug and Alcohol Testing

9.4.1 Standards for Substance Testing

9.4.2 Conducting Drug/Alcohol Testing

10.0 Anti-harassment and Anti-sexual Harassment

11.0 Grievance Procedure

12.0 Investigation

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