Human Resources
Staff Handbook
The handbook is available as a PDF for each chapter.
Chapter 1. RECRUITMENT AND EMPLOYMENT
- 1.0 Employment Categories
- 2.0 Position Description
- 3.0 New and Vacant Positions
- 4.0 Application Process for New and Vacant Positions
- 5.0 Employment of Relatives
- 6.0 Applicant Review and Selection
- 7.0 Required Documents
- 8.0 Letter of Appointment
- 9.0 Training Period
- 10.0 Reassignment
- 11.0 Discipline
- 12.0 Termination of Employment
- 13.0 Salary Administration
- 14.0 Hours of Work
- 15.0 Overtime
- 16.0 Performance Reviews
- 17.0 Secondary Employment
- 1.0 General
- 2.0 Holiday Leave
- 3.0 Vacation Leave
- 4.0 Sick Leave
- 5.0 Personal Leave
- 6.0 Family and Medical Leave
- 7.0 Leave of Absence Without Pay
- 8.0 Bereavement Leave
- 9.0 Jury/Witness Leave
- 10.0 Military Leave
- 1.0 Health Insurance
- 2.0 Dental Insurance
- 3.0 Life, AD&D and Long-Term Disability Insurance
- 4.0 Long-Term Care Insurance
- 5.0 Retirement Plan
- 6.0 Unemployment Insurance
- 7.0 Workers’ Compensation
- 8.0 Educational Programs
- 9.0 Flexible Spending Account
- 10.0 Employee Assistance Program
- 11.0 Direct Deposit
- 12.0 Credit Union
- 13.0 Blood Bank
- 14.0 Savings Bonds
- 15.0 Christmas Club
Chapter 4. COLLEGE POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
- 1.0 Equal Opportunity Policy
- 2.0 Discrimination Policy
- 3.0 Harassment Policy
- 4.0 Sexual Harassment Policy
- 5.0 Sexual Assault Policy
- 6.0 Grievance Procedures
- 7.0 Drug and Alcohol Policy
- 8.0 Safety Policies & Procedures
- 9.0 Emergency Procedures
- 10.0 Personal Information
- 11.0 Confidentiality
Chapter 5. EMPLOYEE STANDARDS AND PRACTICES
- 1.0 Employee Agreements
- 2.0 Animals in the Workplace
- 3.0 Children in the Workplace
- 4.0 Conflicts of Interest
- 5.0 Dress Guidelines
- 6.0 Gratuities
- 7.0 Health and Medical Conditions
- 8.0 Lost and Found
- 9.0 Personal Property
- 10.0 Smoking
- 11.0 Solicitation and Contributions
- 12.0 Telephone/Cell Phone
- 13.0 Use of Washington College Property
- 14.0 Use of Washington College IT Resources
- 1.0 Charging Privileges
- 2.0 Identification Cards
- 3.0 Inclement Weather
- 4.0 Keys for College Facilities
- 5.0 Parking Guidelines
- 6.0 Reimbursement for Eligible Expenses
- 1.0 Athletic Facilities
- 2.0 Bookstore
- 3.0 Dining Services
- 4.0 Health Services
- 5.0 Miller Library
- 6.0 Public Safety
- 7.0 Special Events
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