Human Resource Services

Policies


Employee Handbook

We are pleased to provide the TEAMS and USPS Employee Handbook in PDF format. The policies and procedures in this handbook were updated September 2010.

Although they may find some information in the TEAMS/USPS Handbook helpful, Academic Personnel will also wish to refer to the Faculty Handbook.

Policies can be found under each department's heading. Below are some quick links to policies:

Message from the Vice President

Includes a note from Paula Fussell, information on keeping you informed.

General Information for TEAMS & USPS employees

Here you'll find information on dress code, pay plans, UFIDs, and more.

Career Movement

Includes information on changing positions, career counseling, and job titles.

Compensation

Includes information on Wage & Hour Law; Pay for Promotion, Demotion, or Reassignment; Perquisites; Visa Status, and more.

Education Benefits

Find information on the Employee Education Program and the Higher Education Opportunity for Children of TEAMS employees.

Employee Rights & Responsibilities

Includes information on drug testing, modified duties, HIPAA, workplace violence, layoffs, and more.

Leave & Time Worked

Includes information on attendance, vacation, holidays, sick leave, domestic violence leave, compensatory leave, extended leave of absence, FMLA, sick leave pool, and more.

Recruitment and Staffing Policies

Includes information on hiring policies, notices of appointment, TEAMS employment, alternate work locations, outside employment, your personnel file, and more.

HRS Training & Organizational Development Policy

Training and Organizational Development helps provide employees with opportunities to learn new skills and polish old ones. Through participation in Training and Organizational Development’s offerings, good employees become even better. In addition, not only do they come away with improved skills, they also acquire the kind of confidence in themselves that translates into greater on-the-job efficiency and productivity.

Workers' Compensation

Includes information on work-related injuries, safety, regulations, and more.

Policies You Should Know


University Rules

Please visit the Office of the Vice President and General Counsel for university rules and regulations.