HANDBOOK FOR REGULAR, PART-TIME NONEXEMPT STAFF PERSONNEL
UNIVERSITY HUMAN RESOURCE SERVICES
BALL STATE UNIVERSITY

TABLE OF CONTENTS

0.0  Introduction

1.0  Vision and Mission

2.0  Definitions

3.0  Employment 
      3.1   General Information
                3.1.1 Dress Code           
                3.1.2 Physical Examination            
                3.1.3 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  Pay Adjustments         
                3.3.3  Rest Periods     
                3.3.4  Shift Differential
                3.3.5  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    Job Duties and Responsibilities
                3.4.5    Job Postings
                3.4.6    Performance Review
                3.4.7   Transfers

4.0  Absences from Work.
        4.1  Absences with Pay
                4.1.1  Compensation Policy for Declared and/or Specified
                          University Closedowns  
                4.1.2  Court Duty    
                4.1.3  Holidays         
                4.1.4  Paid Sick Leave           
                4.1.5  Vacation         

        4.2  Absences without Pay      
               4.2.1   Funeral Leave
               4.2.2   Family and Medical Leave 
               4.2.3   Military Leave 
               4.2.4   Supervisory Authorization           

5.0  Employee Conduct     
               5.1      Anti-Harassment Policy     
               5.2      Bloodborne Pathogen/Universal Precautions   
               5.3      Cancellation of Classes/Curtailment of Services at the University     
               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     
               5.14    Resignation     
 

6.0  Other Benefits
               6.1       Training       
               6.2       WorkLife Programs       
               6.3       Identification Cards       
               6.4       Athletic Tickets at Special Rates          
               6.5       Credit Union          
               6.6       Discount at Bookstore          
 

Universal Precautions                                                                                                               

Ball State University
Equal Opportunity in Education and Employment

  Part-Time Nonexempt Staff Personnel___________ii___________________2002