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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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Time Off to Receive a COVID-19 Vaccine

Policy Number: 329

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.

Compensation & Benefits, Human Resources, Wage & Salary Administration

Long-Term Disability Plan

Policy Number: Not applicable

The policy covering the Long Term Disability (LTD) Plan has been replaced by the LTD Certificate effective January 2023.

Human Resources

Compliance Education

Policy Number: 114

This policy provides Medical Center employees with education and information about the Medical Center Compliance Program, certain laws that relate to the submission of claims to Medicare and Medicaid and protections for individuals who report potential billing problems.

Records & Compliance

Sick Leave Plan

Policy Number: 337

This policy outlines guidelines and procedures for the University's sick leave plan for all eligible employees in accordance with the New York State Sick Leave Law.

Human Resources

Financial Aid Code of Conduct and Policy on Private Lending

Policy Number:

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.

Finance, Budgets, and Purchasing

Compensation Discussions and Disclosures

Policy Number: 196

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.

Compensation & Benefits, Conduct & Community Standards

Performance Evaluation

Policy Number: 194

The principal purpose of the performance evaluation is to provide two-way communication between a supervisor and an employee about the individual's work performance and to establish goals for the upcoming year.

Worker Classification: Employee vs. Independent Contractor

Policy Number: 122

This policy establishes the policy and process for assessing whether an individual performing work or services for the University is properly classified as a University employee or as an independent contractor.

Human Resources
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