Policies by Department - Human Resources

Bereavement Leave
Responsible Office: Human Resources

Bereavement Leave

Children on Campus Guidelines
Responsible Office: Human Resources

Children on Campus Guidelines

Compassionate Leave Program
Responsible Office: Human Resources

The University desires to provide an opportunity to mitigate financial hardships for all full-time University employees who have completed one year of service and are dealing with catastrophic, unforeseen, and major personal or family illness. This will be accomplished by the creation of a Compassionate Leave Program whereby employees may donate accrued unused vacation or sick leave. Employees, who are experiencing a significant personal or family illness, as defined below, may receive donated paid time off if all of the qualifications are met.

Compensation Policy
Responsible Office: Human Resources

Compensation Policy

Confidentiality of University Documents and Records
Responsible Office: Human Resources

Confidentiality of University Documents and Records

Conflict of Interest Policy
Responsible Office: Human Resources

The term “conflict of interest” pertains to situations in which financial or other personal considerations compromise, or have the appearance of compromising, an individual’s professional judgment and ability to perform his or her responsibilities at Saint Francis University.

Credit Union
Responsible Office: Human Resources

Credit Union

Crime Statistics
Responsible Office: Human Resources

Crime Statistics

Deadly Weapons and Fireworks
Responsible Office: Human Resources

Deadly Weapons and Fireworks

Drug/Alcohol Free Workplace
Responsible Office: Human Resources

Drug/Alcohol Free Workplace

Educational Opportunities
Responsible Office: Human Resources

Educational Opportunities

Employee Assistance Program
Responsible Office: Human Resources

Employee Assistance Program

Employee Attendance Policy (Administrators and Staff) Purpose

Employee Background Checks
Responsible Office: Human Resources

Employee Background Checks

Employee Code of Conduct
Responsible Office: Human Resources

The success of the University is based on the commitment of its employees to put forth their best effort in all assigned duties. Employees are expected to conduct themselves in a manner which promotes efficient and professional operations.

Employee Drug and Alcohol Policy
Responsible Office: Human Resources

Employee Drug and Alcohol Policy

Employee Identification Cards
Responsible Office: Human Resources

Identification Cards

Employment Definitions, Guidelines and Terms
Responsible Office: Human Resources

Employment Definitions, Guidelines and Terms

Family and Medical Leaves of Absence
Responsible Office: Human Resources

Family and Medical Leaves of Absence

Final Pay of a Deceased Employee
Responsible Office: Human Resources

Final Pay of a Deceased Employee

Flexible Benefit Plan
Responsible Office: Human Resources

Flexible Benefit Plan

Formal Complaint Procedure
Responsible Office: Human Resources

Saint Francis University recognizes that an employee may occasionally feel that he/she has a complaint in relation to his/her work based upon the non-application, misapplication or inconsistent application of official University policies or procedures. If so, it is in the best interest of both the employee and the University that all such problems be resolved as soon as possible. The procedure that follows provides an opportunity for staff to have their complaints and proposed settlement reviewed by appropriate administrative personnel in a timely manner.

Note: Any complaints that relate to discrimination and/or harassment shall be addressed following the steps outlined in the Non-discrimination Policy and No-Harassment policy complaint procedures..

General Principle and Guidelines
Responsible Office: Human Resources

As members of the Saint Francis University community, all officers, trustees, faculty, staff, and students are responsible for conducting themselves with the highest ethical standards

Group Life Insurance
Responsible Office: Human Resources

Group Life Insurance

Health Benefit Plans
Responsible Office: Human Resources

Health Benefit Plans

Hiring Relatives
Responsible Office: Human Resources

Hiring Relatives

Holidays
Responsible Office: Human Resources

Holidays

Honors and Benefits for Retirees
Responsible Office: Human Resources

Honors and Benefits for Retirees

Integrity and Accuracy of University Documents and Records

Introduction
Responsible Office: Human Resources

This introduction gives a brief overview of the purpose and contents of the University Policy and Procedure Handbook

Jury Duty
Responsible Office: Human Resources

Saint Francis Univeristy will compensate all full-time university employees at their regular rate of pay for time served on jury duty during their regularly scheduled work hours. Employees are required to notify their supervisor immediately upon receiving a jury duty summons.

Long Term Disability Insurance
Responsible Office: Human Resources

Long Term Disability Insurance

Mail Services
Responsible Office: Human Resources

Mail Services

Military Service Leave
Responsible Office: Human Resources

Military Service Leave

New Hire Employment Requirements
Responsible Office: Human Resources

To outline the University's policy on submission of paperwork required upon hire of new or rehired employees.

Obligation to Report Suspected Code Violations
Responsible Office: Human Resources

Obligation to Report Suspected Code Violations

Occupational Exposure to Bloodborne Pathogens and Infectious Diseases 

Orientation
Responsible Office: Human Resources

Orientation

Outside Employment and/or Business Interests
Responsible Office: Human Resources

Outside Employment and/or Business Interests

Ownership of Intellectual Property
Responsible Office: Human Resources

Ownership of Intellectual Property

Parental Leave Program
Responsible Office: Human Resources

To provide eligible employees an opportunity to request paid parental leave, in concurrence of an approved FMLA leave, for the birth or adoption of a child and to establish guidelines for participation in the Parental Leave Program as a recipient or donor.

Performance Planning and Development (Administrators and Staff)

Personal Appearance and Standards of Dress
Responsible Office: Human Resources

Professionalism is reflected by the appearance and manner of faculty, staff, and student employees. Consequently the following guidelines have been established for maintaining and enhancing the Universitys image. Because the University is diverse in its operations different standards are deemed acceptable to different operations. Questions about acceptable dress should be first directed to an employees supervisor, then to the Human Resources Manager.

Personal Leave
Responsible Office: Human Resources

Personal Leave

Personnel Records
Responsible Office: Human Resources

Personnel Records

Personnel Requests
Responsible Office: Human Resources

Personnel Requests

Pets on University Property
Responsible Office: Human Resources

Pets on University Property

Photocopying, Printing and Office Supplies
Responsible Office: Human Resources

Photocopying, Printing and Office Supplies

Position/Department Transfers
Responsible Office: Human Resources

Position/Department Transfers

Pregnant Workers Fairness Act Policy
Responsible Office: Human Resources

The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act requires the federal government as well as private, state, and local employers with 15 or more employees to "make reasonable accommodations to the known limitations related to the pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions of a qualified employee, unless [doing so] would impose an undue hardship on the operation of the business."

Probationary Period (Administrators and Staff)
Responsible Office: Human Resources

Probationary Period (Administrators and Staff)

Reasonable accommodations are alterations/changes in the workplace that enable persons with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their jobs and to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment.

Procedures for processing workplace accommodations will allow the University to process requests in a prompt, fair and efficient manner. The procedures also provide guidance to individuals with disabilities on steps to request accommodations and what to expect.

Protection of Minors
Responsible Office: Human Resources

Protection of Minors

PUMP for Nursing Mothers Act
Responsible Office: Human Resources

The PUMP Act amends the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) effective immediately with the exception of certain changes regarding remedies.

Recreation, Health and Wellness Opportunities
Responsible Office: Human Resources

Recreation, Health and Wellness Opportunities

Recruitment and Relocation Expenses
Responsible Office: Human Resources

Recruitment and Relocation Expenses

Recruitment Philosophy, Policy, and Procedures
Responsible Office: Human Resources

Recruitment Philosophy, Policy, and Procedures

Reductions in Non-Faculty Personnel and Re-Employment Guidelines

Reporting a Work Related Injury
Responsible Office: Human Resources

Workers' Compensation Program

Research Grants and Contracts
Responsible Office: Human Resources

Research Grants and Contracts

Resignation and Retirement Procedures
Responsible Office: Human Resources

Resignation and Retirement Procedures

Retirement Plan
Responsible Office: Human Resources

Retirement Plan

Return from Medical Leave
Responsible Office: Human Resources

Return from Medical Leave

Saint Francis University Remote Work Policy
Responsible Office: Human Resources

As Saint Francis University enters an era of growth we will do so with the mission of the University as our guiding light. The mission states, in part, that the university expresses the lived example of Saint Francis of Assisi in the modern world and promotes a culture that seeks understanding through innovation. With this in mind, we aim to ensure our employee work environment is led by our Catholic values and is understanding, flexible, and equitable. To meet the reality of the modern world, the University is establishing and supporting this remote work policy.

Service Awards
Responsible Office: Human Resources

Service Awards

Sick Leave
Responsible Office: Human Resources

Sick Leave

Social Security and Medicare Program
Responsible Office: Human Resources

Social Security and Medicare Program

Special Compensation For Hourly (non-exempt) Employees

Stop Campus Hazing Act
Responsible Office: Human Resources

The University strongly encourages all members of the University community who believe they have witnessed, experienced, or are aware of conduct that constitutes hazing to report it.

Threats and Random Acts of Violence
Responsible Office: Human Resources

Threats and Random Acts of Violence

Training and Development (Administrators and Staff)
Responsible Office: Human Resources

Training and Development (Administrators and Staff)

Tuition Exchange Scholarship Programs
Responsible Office: Human Resources

Tuition Exchange Scholarship Programs

Tuition Remission Benefits for Contracted Employees
Responsible Office: Human Resources

Former Saint Francis University (SFU) employees now Contracted Employees assigned to Saint Francis University

Unemployment Compensation Program
Responsible Office: Human Resources

Unemployment Compensation Program

Vacation
Responsible Office: Human Resources

Vacation

Voluntary Leave of Absences
Responsible Office: Human Resources

Voluntary Leave of Absences

Voluntary Short Term Disability
Responsible Office: Human Resources

Voluntary Short Term Disability


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