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Staff Handbook
Staff Handbook
1.
Introduction
1.1
The Staff Handbook
1.2
The University of Arkansas System
1.3
The University of Arkansas, Fayetteville
1.4
University Governance
1.5
University Committees
2.
Key Definitions
2.1
Faculty, Administrators, and Staff
2.2
Classified and Non-Classified Staff
2.3
Appointed and Extra-Help Hourly Employees
2.4
Exempt and Non-Exempt Employees
2.5
Professional and Consultant Services
2.6
Periods of Employment
3.
General Employment Policies
3.1
Eligibility for Employment
3.2
Arkansas Right to Work Law
3.3
Age Requirements
3.4
Personnel Records
3.5
Affirmative Action and Equal Employment Opportunity
3.6
Sexual Harassment
3.7
Sexual Assault
3.8
Drug-Free Workplace
3.9
Alcohol Use
3.10
Smoking
3.11
Workplace Violence
3.12
Weapons
3.13
Campus Notification about Registered Sex Offenders and Residential Restrictions for Registered Sex Offenders
3.14
Health and Safety
3.15
Employment of Relatives (Nepotism)
3.16
Employment of Constitutional Officers and Spouses
3.17
Conflicts of Interest and Commitment
3.18
Outside Employment
3.19
Employment by Two State Agencies or Institutions
3.20
Job Sharing
4.
Employment Policies and Procedures
4.1
Application Procedures
4.2
Recruitment and Selection
4.3
Performance Reviews
4.4
Career Ladder Incentive Program (C.L.I.P.)
4.5
Promotions
4.6
Demotions
4.7
Transfers and Lateral Changes
4.8
Rehires
4.9
Work References
5.
Scheduling Policies
5.1
Work Hours
5.2
Flex-Time
5.3
Overtime
5.4
Absence from Work
5.5
Inclement Weather
5.6
Attendance at Meetings and Conferences
6.
Compensation Policies
6.1
State Compensation Plan
6.2
Compensation at Initial Appointment
6.3
Compensation upon Rehire
6.4
Effects of Promotion, Demotion, Reclassification, and Transfer on Compensation
6.5
Cost of Living Adjustments
6.6
Merit Pay
6.7
Career Service Recognition Payments
6.8
Procedures for Issuing Pay
6.9
Payroll Deductions
6.10
Salary Overpayments and Other Amounts Owed to the University
6.11
Garnishments and Salary Liens
6.12
Travel Expense Advances and Reimbursement
7.
Paid and Unpaid Leave
7.1
University Holidays
7.2
Annual Leave
7.3
Sick Leave
7.4
Leave for Organ or Bone Marrow Donation
7.5
Bereavement Leave
7.6
Family and Medical Leave
7.7
Maternity Leave
7.8
Court and Jury Leave
7.9
Leave for Children's Educational Activities
7.10
Military Leave
7.11
Leave for Members of the Air Force Civil Air Patrol and Coast Guard Auxiliaries
7.12
Disaster Service Volunteer Leave
7.13
Leave of Absence Without Pay
7.14
Educational Leave
7.15
Off Campus Duty Assignment
7.16
Workers' Compensation
7.17
Catastrophic Leave Bank
7.18
Voting
7.19
Leave Reporting
8.
Other Employee Benefits
8.1
Social Security
8.2
Flexible Spending Accounts
8.3
Health Insurance
8.4
Vision Care
8.5
Long-Term Disability Insurance
8.6
Life Insurance
8.7
Retirement Benefits
8.8
Enrollment in University Courses
8.9
Employee Assistance Program
8.10
New Employee Orientation
8.11
Employee Training and Development
8.12
Dual Career Employment Network
8.13
Unemployment Compensation
9.
Employee Conduct
9.1
Use of the University's Name and Logos
9.2
Use of University Property and Facilities
9.3
Serving the Public
9.4
Handling Confidential Information
9.5
The Arkansas Freedom of Information Act
9.6
Political Activities
9.7
Relations with Legislators and Elected Officials
9.8
Whistle-Blower Protection and Fraud Reporting
9.9
Code of Computing Practices
9.10
Solicitation, Fund-Raising, and Gifts
9.11
Teamwork and Cooperation
10.
Termination of Employment
10.1
Retirement
10.2
Early Retirement
10.3
Employee Resignation
10.4
Termination of Employment by the University
10.5
Retrenchment
10.6
Termination Checklist
10.7
Continuation of Benefits
10.8
Termination Pay
10.9
Re-employment
11.
Complaint Resolution
11.1
Informal Complaint Resolution
11.2
Employee Grievance Procedure
12.
Campus Services and Facilities
12.1
Parking on Campus
12.2
Razorback Transit System
12.3
University Police
12.4
Environmental Health and Safety
12.5
Lost and Found
12.6
Campus Information
12.7
Printing and Copying Services
12.8
Mailing and Postal Services
12.9
University Publications
12.10
Libraries
12.11
Bookstore
12.12
Cultural Activities
12.13
Recreational Facilities
12.14
University Athletics Tickets
12.15
University Health Center
12.16
Banking and Razorbuck$
12.17
UARK Federal Credit Union
12.18
University Identification Cards
12.19
Keys
12.20
Staff Computer Lab
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