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4 - Human Resources Policies




4.2 :: Employment


Policy NumberPolicyRelatedRevision
4.2000Employment Authorization and General Working ConditionsJan 3rd, 2000
4.2010U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), Form I-9Aug 19th, 2013
4.2052Background InvestigationsMay 1st, 2024
4.2101Minimum Age for EmploymentApr 22nd, 2024
4.2205Recruitment and Employment of Faculty and StaffJun 12th, 2024
4.2250Guidelines For J-1 Visiting ScholarsJul 25th, 2016
4.2303Employee Relationships / Employment of RelativesNov 26th, 2012
4.2400Pre-Employment TestingJan 3rd, 2000
4.2410Controlled Substance And Alcohol Testing Of Covered EmployeesMar 29th, 2021
4.2451Guidelines for Full-Time Re-employment of RetireesOct 25th, 2007
4.2502Alternative Work Arrangements – Flextime, Flex-place, Compressed WorkweekMay 2nd, 2024
4.2600Inclement Weather and Attendance PolicyFeb 8th, 2023
4.2700Religious And Cultural Observations0.20400.20700.20904.20004.25014.6102Jan 11th, 2021
4.2800Exit Clearance Procedures and Employee FeedbackMar 22nd, 2004
4.2900Service Animal PolicyApr 2nd, 2019
4.2910Annual Performance Development Process1.50321.5042Feb 12th, 2024


4.4 :: Compensation


Policy NumberPolicyRelatedRevision
4.4001Hours Worked and Overtime Compensation4.2502May 2nd, 2024
4.4101Shift DifferentialsApr 22nd, 2024
4.4201On-call Status and Call Back Pay4.25024.40015.5093Jun 12th, 2024
4.4301Compensation For Education and Special TrainingMar 14th, 2024
4.4400Supplemental CompensationApr 1st, 2000
4.4500Consulting and Other Professional ActivitiesApr 1st, 2000


4.6 :: Benefits


Policy NumberPolicyRelatedRevision
4.6002Employee Benefits EligibilityMar 1st, 2021
4.6053Sabbatical Assignments & Retirement ParticipationSep 25th, 2012
4.6102Vacation LeaveJul 1st, 2022
4.6201Medical LeaveNov 1st, 2005
4.6302Family and Medical LeaveDec 31st, 2018
4.6310Paid Parental LeaveMar 5th, 2020
4.6402BereavementJan 1st, 2012
4.6501Tuition Waiver Program for EmployeesApr 29th, 2019
4.6603Tuition Discount Program for Dependent Children of Employees, Spouses and Other Qualified Dependents4.6501May 1st, 2024
4.6610Tuition Benefits For Employees Of Other Kentucky Institutions Attending WKUAug 23rd, 2019
4.6701Educational Leave of AbsenceMar 27th, 2024
4.6801University HolidaysJun 14th, 2022
4.6851Military LeaveJun 1st, 2018


4.8 :: Employee Relations


Policy NumberPolicyRelatedRevision
0.2040Discrimination And HarassmentAug 14th, 2020
4.5023Information Technology Acceptable Use PolicyJul 13th, 2023
4.8001Standards of ConductJun 11th, 2024
4.8052Workplace ViolenceApr 17th, 2024
4.8100Meal and Rest PeriodsFeb 1st, 1999
4.8501Disciplinary ActionFeb 17th, 2020
4.8601Drug and Alcohol Abuse Prevention PolicyApr 1st, 2009
4.8801Staff Emeritus Status1.1036Jun 11th, 2024


4.9 :: Worker's Compensation


Policy NumberPolicyRelatedRevision
4.9102Workers' Compensation ProgramMar 15th, 2012
4.9200Return to Work – Modified Duty ProgramFeb 6th, 2006



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