HANDBOOK FOR NONEXEMPT STAFF PERSONNEL
UNIVERSITY HUMAN RESOURCE SERVICES
BALL STATE UNIVERSITY

TABLE OF CONTENTS
 

0.0 Introduction

1.0 Mission and Vision

2.0 Definitions

3.0 Employment
        3.1 General Information
                3.1.1 Categories of Employment
                3.1.2 Dress Code
                3.1.3 Physical Examination
                3.1.4 Staff Council
                3.1.5 Uniforms
        3.2 Illness or Injury
                3.2.1 Injuries on the Job
               3.2.2 Return to Work from an On-The-Job Injury (Worker's   Compensation)
                3.2.3 Return to Work from Other Absences
                3.2.4 Return to Work from Surgery
        3.3 Time, Time Records, and Paychecks
                3.3.1 Garnishments and Tax Levies
                3.3.2 Overtime Policy for Nonexempt Staff Personnel Other Than Law Enforcement Officer
                3.3.3 Pay Adjustments
                3.3.4 Rest Periods
                3.3.5 Shift Differential
                3.3.6 University Hours
        3.4 Work Life Issues
                3.4.1 Anti-Nepotism Policy
                3.4.2 Delinquent Accounts Owed the University
                3.4.3 Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Policy
                3.4.4 Grievance Procedure
                3.4.5 Job Duties and Responsibilities
                3.4.6 Job Posting Procedure
                3.4.7 Performance Period
                3.4.8 Performance Review
                3.4.9 Probationary Period
                3.4.10 Promotion
                3.4.11 Reduction in Force
                3.4.12 Resignation
                3.4.13 Transfer
4.0 Absences from Work
         4.1 Absences with Pay
                4.1.1 Compensation Policy for Declared and/or Specified University Close-Downs
                4.1.2 Court Duty
                4.1.3 Funeral Leave
                4.1.4 Holiday Pay When Shift Overlaps Two Calendar Days
                4.1.5 Holidays
                4.1.6 Maternity Leave
                4.1.7 Paid Sick Leave
                4.1.8 Vacation
        4.2 Absences without Pay
                4.2.1 Child Care Leave
                4.2.2 Emergency Leave
                4.2.3 Extended Sick Leave
                4.2.4 Family and Medical Leave
                4.2.5 Military Leave
                4.2.6 Mutual Leave
                4.2.7 Personal Leave
                4.2.8 Pregnancy Leave
                4.2.9 Study Leave
                4.2.10 Voting
5.0 Employee Conduct
        5.1 Anti-Harassment Policy
        5.2 Bloodborne Pathogen/Universal Precautions
        5.3 Cancellation of Classes and/or Curtailment of Services at the University (Policy on)
        5.4 Code of Ethics Statement
        5.5 Conflict of Interest and Conflict of Commitment Policy
        5.6 Drug Abuse Policy
        5.7 Electronic Communications Policy
        5.8 Emergency Responses (Fires and Tornadoes/Severe Weather)
        5.9 Hazard Communication Standard
        5.10 Rules and Regulations—Disciplinary Process
        5.11 Sexual Harassment Statement
        5.12 Smoking Policy
        5.13 Weapons Policy
6.0 Other Benefits
        6.1 Employee Assistance Program
        6.2 Class Attendance
        6.3 Remitted Tuition Benefits
                6.3.1 Educational Assistance Program
                6.3.2 Fee Remission Program
                6.3.3 Fee Remission Program for Spouses and Dependent Children
                6.3.4 Reduced Fees for Persons 60 Years of Age or Older
                6.3.5 Staff Development Program
                6.3.6 Limits on Fee Remission Programs
        6.4 Staff and Service Personnel Recognition Award Programs
        6.5 Training
        6.6 WorkLife Programs

Appendix A
Ball State University Statement on Sexual Harassment  

Universal Precautions

              Ball State University
Equal Opportunity in Education and Employment

Nonexempt Staff Personnel___________ ii_________________revised 2003