Human Resources Policies
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Find all of the University’s Human Resources policies below, sorted by topic. You can also search for policies by number or keyword on the University’s Policies website.
Legal Notices
Federal and State Postings Regarding Employee Rights
The University of Rochester is committed to maintaining the highest ethical standards in the workplace and ensuring compliance with state and federal laws concerning employment. These posters are required by federal and state law to be posted for the benefit of employees so that they can have a better understanding of their rights.
Time away from work
For more information, visit our Leave Administration page. Managers can reference the Managing & Engaging section of the Manager’s Toolkit.
Paid time away
- Policy 115: Procedures for Attendance That May Be Affected by Severe Weather Conditions and Other Emergencies
- Policy 267: Paid Family Leave (PFL)
- Policy 271: Workers’ Compensation Benefits
- Policy 324: Reassignment/Absence to Prevent Contagion
- Policy 326: Absence Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19) Exposure
- Policy 327: Death in the Immediate Family
Unpaid time away
Wage and compensation policies
For more information on wage and compensation at the University, visit our Compensation page or our Manager’s Toolkit page on Managing Compensation.
Employment and staffing
For more information about employment and staffing, visit our Professional Success page or our Manager’s Toolkit.
Conditions of employment and employment status
- Policy 151: Drug Testing Policy
- Policy 152: Attendance Control
- Policy 154: Corrective Discipline
- Policy 157: Dress
- Policy 158: Safety or Personal Protective Equipment
- Policy 160: Grievance Procedure
- Policy 163: Loss of, or Damage to, Personal Property
- Policy 164: COVID-19 Healthcare Provider Vaccination Policy
- Policy 166: Health Assessments
- Policy 167: Reproductive Protection Policy
- Policy 168: Pre-placement Drug Testing
- Policy 169: Probationary Period
- Policy 170: Tobacco-Free Institution
- Policy 171: Drug-Free Workplace (Controlled Substance Policy)
- Policy 172: Work Schedules – Meal and Rest Periods
- Policy 173: Flexible Scheduling
- Policy 174: Break Time and Workplace Accommodations for Nursing Employees
- Policy 175: Remote Work Policy
Hiring and staffing-related policies
- Policy 121: Conflicting Employment Relationships (Nepotism and Consensual Romantic Relationships)
- Policy 122: Worker Classification: Employee vs. Independent Contractor
- Policy 123: Outside Employment (Moonlighting)
- Policy 124: Employment of Foreign Nationals
- Policy 125: Hiring Replacements for Staff Members on an Approved Work-Related or Non-Work-Related Illness or Injury Absence
- Policy 126: Use of Volunteers
- Policy 127: Employment of Minors
- Policy 130: Onboarding Program
- Policy 132: Employment of Out-of-State Residents and Establishment of Out-of-State Work Locations
- Policy 133: Recruitment and Selection
- Policy 134: Reinstatement of Previous Service Time When Rehired
- Policy 136: Termination
- Policy 139: Transfers and Promotions
- Policy 273: Unemployment Insurance
General personnel and administrative policies
- Policy 100: Workplace Values and Equal Opportunity Policy
- Policy 102: Affirmative Action Policy for Minorities, Women, Disabled Individuals, and Protected Veterans
- Policy 106: Policy Against Discrimination, Harassment, and Discriminatory Employment/Service Practices
- Policy 108: Confidentiality
- Policy 109: Solicitation, Canvassing, and Leafleting Activity Affecting the University
- Policy 112: Political Activities Policy
- Policy 114: Compliance Education
- Policy 119: Death of Faculty or Staff Member
- Policy 263: Travel-Accident Insurance Plan
- Policy 305: University Sponsorship of Employees for the Simon School Executive Development Program
- Policy 310: Staff Education and Development
- Policy 371: Identification Cards
- Policy 386: Service Awards
- Policy 401: Changes in Personal Data
- Policy 404: Access to and Maintenance of Personnel Records
- Policy 406: Providing References