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Parental Leave Policy

Human Resources Policies

This policy provides guidance for situations involving paid parental leave for eligible employees in accordance with Georgia’s Parental Leave law for state employees.

Employee Criminal Charges And Convictions

Human Resources Policies

This policy sets forth the standards, requirements and for employees of all categories (except employees whose contract governs this issue) to report criminal charges or conviction to the institution.

Eligibility For Rehire

Human Resources Policies

Georgia Southern University adopts the University of Georgia, Board of Regents Human Resources Administrative Practice Manual regarding Eligibility of Rehire.

Credit Report Policy

Human Resources Policies

This document establishes a policy for those positions at Georgia Southern University (“the University” or “GSU”) designated in the job description as a “Position of Trust” and generally defined as having job duties including fiscal responsibility or authority to expend funds from the University’s bank accounts. This policy follows guidance provided by the Board of Regents.

Educational Leave Policy

Human Resources Policies

The University System recognizes the need for employees to maintain work life balance. This policy ensures general consistency among institutions of the University System.

Tobacco-Free Campus Policy - 2805

Human Resources Policies

To effect a smoke- and tobacco-free campus in accordance with the mandate of the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia.

Sick Leave Action Plan Guidelines - 2.3xx

Human Resources Policies

Employees are expected to come to work regularly and on time. Absenteeism and/or tardiness often maycause an undue burden on co‐workers and adversely affects a department’s ability to function effectively.

When it is determined that an employee’s occasions of absence or tardiness have become excessive,

disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment may be warranted.

Shared Sick Leave Program - 2306

Human Resources Policies

University System of Georgia (USG) institutions are authorized to establish policies through which employees may voluntarily donate unused sick leave to a pool for possible use by another institutional employee who is experiencing a serious health condition or whose immediate family member is experiencing a serious health condition and who has used all of their accumulated paid leave. The Shared Sick Leave Program provides a means for USG employees to donate paid sick leave to a shared leave pool and for fellow employees who meet the eligibility provisions set forth in this policy to request leave from the pool.

Events With Alcohol Service - 2021

Human Resources Policies

The purpose of this policy is to manage and regulate the use of alcohol at events on campus and other areas controlled by the University.

Recruiting And Hiring Benefited Staff - 2152

Human Resources Policies

The purpose of this policy is to outline practices and procedures for hiring benefited staff at Georgia Southern University.

Background Investigations - 2030

Human Resources Policies

This policy establishes the background check requirements and process for USG and ensures adherence with applicable laws, policies and procedures.

Nepotism - 2130

Human Resources Policies

To set forth the official policy of Georgia Southern University pertaining to the employment of relatives and/or other types of potential relationships (Nepotism).

Paid Holidays - 2320

Human Resources Policies

This policy ensures a standard holiday benefit for Georgia Southern employees.

Non-Retaliation Policy - 2576

Human Resources Policies

The University expects members of the Georgia Southern community to report compliance concerns. Georgia Southern employees have an affirmative duty to report wrongdoing in a timely manner and to refrain from retaliating against those who report violations or assist with authorized investigations. The purpose of this policy is to comply with applicable federal and state laws prohibiting retaliation, and to promote the fair treatment of members of the University community who make good faith reports of potential University-related violations of law, regulations or University policies.

Emergency Inclement Weather Closing - 3093

Human Resources Policies

The purpose of this policy is to provide guidance regarding emergency and/or inclement weather closing.

Volunteer - 3030

Human Resources Policies

To establish guidelines and procedures for volunteerism at the University.

Annual Leave - 2300

Human Resources Policies

The purpose of this policy is to define the guidelines for the use and approval of annual leave while encouraging the University's efforts toward work/life balance for employees.

Tuition Asisstance Program Revised - 2420

Human Resources Policies

Georgia Southern is committed to creating a more educated Georgia. Both of these commitments extend internally as well as externally. As part of its desire to meet its employees evolving needs, Georgia Southern has established an educational assistance program, the Tuition Assistance Program (TAP). This program is part of the University System of Georgia Tuition Assistance Program.

Rest And Meal Period - 3091

Human Resources Policies

To define rest and meal periods with the University's standard working hours.

Maternity Leave - 2356

Human Resources Policies

To establish a policy that clarifies eligibility, duration and return from leave requirements when granting an employee maternity leave.

Pay Status Change - 2260

Human Resources Policies

To develop start dates for people who are promoted within the University.

Financial History Background Check - 2062

Human Resources Policies

To provide guidelines for conducting Financial History Background Checks on an employee/applicant who can affect the institution financially.

Student Employment Policy - 2153

Human Resources Policies

The purpose of this policy is to outline the regulations related to hiring student employees at Georgia Southern University.

University Checkout - 2650

Human Resources Policies

Permanent Georgia Southern University staff and all faculty members shall be required to complete the Georgia Southern University Check-Out form upon their resignation, retirement, or termination from the University.

Background Investigation Of Volunteers And Contractors - 2061

Human Resources Policies

To establish uniform procedures for screening and engaging university volunteers and contractors, to reduce the risk and protect the interests of the university.

Ethics - 2198

Human Resources Policies

The USG is committed to the highest ethical and professional standards of conduct in pursuit of its mission to create a more educated Georgia. Accomplishing this mission demands integrity, good judgment and dedication to public service from all members of the USG community.

Telework Flextime Policy 2195

Human Resources Policies

This policy provides guidance on the use of flexible work schedules and flexible workspaces consistent with the University’s efforts in promoting work/life balance for employees.

Temporary Employees - 2193

Human Resources Policies

The purpose of this policy is to define term limits for casual labor employees.

Terminating Employees Paf Policy - 2194

Human Resources Policies

To ensure that the ADP personnel system has the most updated/current information on university employees.

Fitness For Duty - 2570

Human Resources Policies

The purpose of this policy is to establish procedures by which the University will evaluate an employee's fitness for duty when an employee is: Having observable difficulty performing work duties in a manner that is safe for the employee, for the employee's coworkers, for the University, or for the public, as determined by the supervisor; or, Posing an imminent and serious safety threat to self or others.