Human Resource Services
Employee Rights and Responsibilities
Standards of Performance and Conduct
Reviews the standards USPS and TEAMS employees must adhere to.
Breastfeeding in the Workplace
The University of Florida, as one of the leading universities in the country that promotes work/life balance for all its employees, is initiating a new policy to support and encourage breastfeeding upon return to work.
Drug-Free Workplace Statement
This summary of policies on the use of alcohol and other drugs is provided to you in response to the Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act Amendments of 1989.
Drug Testing and Commercial Motor Vehicle Operators
Includes the CMVO Drug & Alcohol Policy and the CMVO Safe Drive Policy.
HIPAA
The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) is federal legislation designed to limit gaps in insurance coverage and to improve the privacy of personal health information.
Layoff: TEAMS and USPS Employees
Information on layoffs, and your rights and responsibilities as an employee.
Modified Duty Policy
The purpose of the program and its statement of policy are to ensure that each injured employee is provided the opportunity to remain an active and productive member of the university community.
Notice of Voluntary Resignation
Information on exit interviews, length of notice, and more.
State Vehicle Seat Belt Use Requirement
During tenure at UF, most employees will either ride in or operate a state vehicle. A long-standing university policy requires all employees to wear seat belts while operating or riding in a state vehicle. The Florida Safety Belt Law, which states that drivers and passengers in motor vehicles must wear seat belts, supports this policy.
Because university policy and state law require seat belt use, disciplinary action may be taken if employees do not use seat belts while in a state vehicle. As stated in the university's Standards for Performance and Conduct, disciplinary action ranges up to and includes termination. In addition, workers' compensation benefits will be reduced by 25 percent if an employee is injured while driving or riding in a state vehicle without wearing a seat belt.
It is university policy that an individual must be at least eighteen (18) years of age and possess a valid driver’s license in accordance with Florida Statute 322.44, Article II, Definitions (1)" in order to operate any state motor vehicle, including farm equipment.
Please be safe by buckling up and reminding your fellow passengers to do the same whenever you travel in a state vehicle.
TEAMS Notice of Non-Reappointment
At any time during any appointment, TEAMS employees may be non-renewed upon appropriate written notice. View this section for more information.
Union Contracts
The university is committed to negotiating collective bargaining agreements that are competitive and fair for our employees; which build a strong foundation for long-term working relationships with our unions; and which position the University of Florida as a successful institution of achievement, innovation, and teamwork.
Workers' Compensation Policies
Find information on worker safety, regulations, leave accrual, and more.
Workplace Violence Policy
The University of Florida has established standards of conduct that cover every member of our community. Specifically, violent acts, threats (direct or implied), unlawful harassment, verbal or physical abuse, stalking, intimidation, and other disruptive behavior will not be tolerated and will result in appropriate university response including disciplinary action and criminal prosecution.