Policies Loop
Policy Number:
170
The purpose of this policy is to comply with the New York State Public Health Law Article 13-E, and to assist in the creation of a healthful and comfortable environment for all students, faculty, administrators, staff visitors and any other members of the University of Rochester community.
Conduct & Community Standards, Human Resources, Safety
Policy Number:
273
Faculty and staff may be eligible for Unemployment Insurance compensation when their employment at the University is terminated under circumstances that meet the eligibility criteria established by the law and the applicable regulations of the New York State Department of Labor.
Compensation & Benefits, Employment & Staffing
Policy Number:
166
A pre-placement health assessment is required of new University faculty and staff members who will have patient contact or will work in departments or positions where health assessments are mandated by law.
Employment & Staffing
Policy Number:
115
This policy establishes procedures and guidelines for attendance affected by severe weather conditions and other emergencies.
Absences
Policy Number:
130
This onboarding program is mandatory for all new staff and those who have been rehired. Those employees changing from non-bargaining unit positions into bargaining unit positions will need to attend the session related to their bargaining unit. Faculty members may attend the general onboarding program upon request.
Employment & Staffing
Policy Number:
167
Some work locations at the University may, because of the nature of the work, pose potential risks to the reproductive health of employees. This policy states the University's commitment to minimizing risks and providing education and information to help employees make informed decisions about exposure to potential health risks.
Environmental Health & Safety, Human Resources, Occupational Safety
Policy Number:
All programs involving transfer of responsibility for supervision and control of minors and children from parents or guardians to the University (or to a third party permitted by contract to use University facilities for such programs) and meeting the further definitions in this section must comply with the minimum standards for such programs as defined by the University in this policy.
Conduct & Community Standards, Employment & Staffing, General Administration, Safety
Policy Number:
406
The responsibility for sharing information must be centralized and controlled to minimize the University’s risk of liability for release of inappropriate information. All requests for references from sources outside the University pertaining to a current or former employee should be directed to THE WORK NUMBER. Supervisors may provide reference information to internal University sources only.
Employment & Staffing, Human Resources, Records & Compliance
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Establishes University-wide policy on: contracting, approval and signatory authority for commitments and contracts, required contract review, and required contract terms.
Finance, Budgets, and Purchasing
Policy Number:
158
The University requires staff to wear/use safety or personal protective equipment when assigned work that may cause injury or illness.
Environmental Health & Safety, Human Resources, Occupational Safety