Employee Handbook -- Table of Contents

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1: Introduction

2: Our University Community

• 2.1 History
• 2.2 Mission
• 2.3 Organization

3: Working at GW

• 3.1 Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Statement
• 3.2 Employees with Disabilities
• 3.3 Sexual Harassment
• 3.4 Religious Accommodation
• 3.5 Employment Eligibility and Verification (I-9 Form)
• 3.6 Positions at the University

  • 3.6.1 The Position Classification Plan
  • 3.6.2 Position-Specific Descriptions
  • 3.6.3 Changes to Classifications
  • 3.6.4 Nonexempt and Exempt Positions

• 3.7 Employee Records
• 3.8 Information Security Policy
• 3.9 Computer-Related Issues
• 3.10 Conflict of Interest
• 3.11 Substance Abuse Policy
• 3.12 Smoking Policy
• 3.13 Adverse Weather and Other Emergency Conditions
• 3.14 Legal Matters

4: You and Your Job

• 4.1 New Employee Orientation
• 4.2 University Identification Cards
• 4.3 Accent on Service
• 4.4 Work Standards and Conduct

  • 4.4.1 Job Performance

    • 4.4.1.1 Introductory Employment Period and Transfer Probation Period
    • 4.4.1.2 Probation Periods for Poor Work Performance/Habits
    • 4.4.1.3 Performance Evaluation Programs
    • 4.4.1.4 Communicating with Your Supervisor

  • 4.4.2 Conduct and Work Rules
  • 4.4.3 Work Behavior
  • 4.4.4 Dress Code or Appropriate Dress
  • 4.4.5 Hours of Work

    • 4.4.5.1 Workweek
    • 4.4.5.2 Meal Periods

  • 4.4.6 Absenteeism and Tardiness
  • 4.4.7 Disciplinary Procedures
  • 4.4.8 Use of University Equipment and Supplies

• 4.5 Safety and Security in the Work Place

  • 4.5.1 Security Precautions
  • 4.5.2 Security Escort Services
  • 4.5.3 Safety Measures
  • 4.5.4 Fire Safety

5: Development and Training

6: Resources to Help You

• 6.1 Employee Relations
• 6.2 Complaints and Resolutions
• 6.3 Faculty/Employee Assistance Program

7: Terminations

• 7.1 Resignations
• 7.2 Retirement
• 7.3 Expiration of Appointment
• 7.4 Elimination of Position
• 7.5 Abandonment of Position
• 7.6 Failure to Complete Introductory Employment Period or Transfer Probation Period
• 7.7 Poor Work Performance/Habits
• 7.8 Other

8: Important Sources of Information

• 8.1 Manual of Personnel Policies for the use of Supervisory Staff
• 8.2 Faculty Code and Faculty Handbook
• 8.3 Handbook for Sponsored Programs
• 8.4 Financial Procedures Handbook
• 8.5 Resident Manual
• 8.6 Collective Bargaining Agreements

9: Your Benefits

• 9.1 Health Insurance
  • 9.1.1 Health Plans
  • 9.1.2 Prescription Coverage
  • 9.1.3 Dental Services
• 9.2 Flexible Spending Accounts
• 9.3 Life Insurance
  • 9.3.1 Group Term Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment
  • 9.3.2 Voluntary Life Insurance Plans
• 9.4 Disability Insurance
  • 9.4.1 Long-Term Disability Plan
  • 9.4.2 Voluntary Short-Term Disability
  • 9.4.3 Supplemental Long-Term Disability Plan
• 9.5 Retirement
  • 9.5.1 Eligibility for Retirement
  • 9.5.2 Base Retirement Plan
  • 9.5.3 Supplemental Retirement Plan
  • 9.5.4 Matching Retirement Plan
• 9.6 Educational Benefits
  • 9.6.1 Tuition Benefits
  • 9.6.2 Tuition Benefits for Yourself
    • 9.6.2.1 Tuition Benefits for Courses Toward Undergraduate and Master's Degrees
    • 9.6.2.2 Tuition Benefits for Doctoral Programs
    • 9.6.2.3 Tuition Benefits for Non-Credit Courses
  • 9.6.3 Tuition Benefits for Your Spouse or Domestic Partner
  • 9.6.4 Tuition Benefits for Your Dependent Children
  • 9.6.5 Tuition Exchange Program
  • 9.6.6 Taxability of Tuition Benefits
• 9.7 Child Care, Child Care Counseling Services, and Elder Care Services
• 9.8 Social Security
• 9.9 Workers' Compensation
• 9.10 Unemployment Compensation

10: Paid/Unpaid Time-Off and Leave Programs

• 10.1 Paid Time-Off

• 10.1.1 Annual Time-Off
• 10.1.2 Sick Time
• 10.1.3 Bereavement Time-Off
• 10.1.4 Jury Duty
• 10.1.5 Holidays
• 10.1.6 Birthdays

• 10.2 Leave (Unpaid)

• 10.2.1 Family and Medical Leave (FMLA)
• 10.2.2 Parental leave
• 10.2.3 Military Duty Leave
• 10.2.4 Personal Leave
• 10.2.5 Personal Medical Leave
• 10.2.6 Leave for Religious Observances

11: Your Pay

• 11.1 Compensation Policy
• 11.2 Overtime Pay
• 11.3 Compensatory Time
• 11.4 Time Reporting System
• 11.5 Pay Procedures and Direct Deposit
• 11.6 Lost Paychecks

12: Leaving the University

13: Resource Guide (Revised 10/1/99)

14: Around Campus

• 14.1 How to Get Around

• 14.1.1 Parking
• 14.1.2 Shuttle Services
• 14.1.3 Metrorail and Metrobus
• 14.1.4 Bicycles
• 14.1.5 Carpool Information

• 14.2 Services

• 14.2.1 Automatic Teller Machines and Cashier
• 14.2.2 Bookstore
• 14.2.3 Computer Supplies and Equipment
• 14.2.4 Travel
• 14.2.5 Housing
• 14.2.6 Marvin Center
• 14.2.7 Smith Center
• 14.2.8 Wellness Program

• 14.3 Entertainment
• 14.4 Dining

• 14.4.1 Dining on Campus
• 14.4.2 Dining Services and the GWorld Card
• 14.4.3 Local Area Dining

• 14.5 University Libraries

15: Index

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