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Policies help keep the University of Rochester a safe, respectful, productive, and positive academic and health care workplace. On this page, you can explore, access, and review policies relevant to your current or future needs.
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Absence Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19) Exposure
This policy details what to do for an absence due to Coronavirus (COVID-19) exposure
Policy Against Discrimination, Harassment, and Discriminatory Employment/Service Practices
This Policy is the basis for the University’s commitment to maintaining a workplace and academic environment free from unlawful discrimination and harassment.
COVID-19 Healthcare Provider Vaccination Policy
The University Policy COVID-19 Healthcare Provider Vaccination Policy is no longer in effect. For more information, please see the University COVID-19 Resource Center.
Time Off to Receive a COVID-19 Vaccine
In accordance with New York State law, eligible employees are entitled to take up to four hours of protected time off from work, with pay, to receive a COVID-19 vaccine.
Financial Aid Code of Conduct and Policy on Private Lending
This Code of Conduct describes the policies and rules relating to student loans. The University is committed to allowing students complete freedom of choice in how they pay for their education.
Reassignment/Absence to Prevent Contagion Due to Workplace Exposure
This policy details what to do if an employee has had a verified workplace exposure, developed amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Compensation Discussions and Disclosures
Subject to certain exceptions outlined within this policy, the University will not discharge or discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because the employee or applicant has inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own compensation or the compensation of another employee or applicant.
Tobacco-Free Institution
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.
Hiring Replacements for Staff Members on an Approved Work-Related or Non-Work-Related Illness or Injury Absence
The University will hold a staff position open for a reasonable period of time during an approved work related (Workers’ Compensation) or non-work related (Short-Term Sick Leave) absence and/or after Family Medical Leave (FML) is exhausted and except in cases in which undue hardship is clearly established or where the need for continuing leave is determined to be indefinite.