This version of the human resources procedures is provided for the information of UTSI employees and will be kept as current as possible. The University of Tennessee Human Resources Policies are also available online.

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UTSI HR Procedures

Introduction

Section 100 – EMPLOYMENT

• 102 Emeritus Status (see policy)
• 105 Employment Status (see policy)
• 110 Employment of Minors
• 115 Employment of Relatives (see policy)
• 120 Employment of University and State of Tennessee Retired Employees
• 122 Employment of University Employees by Other University Personnel (see policy)
• 125 Exit Interviews
• 126 Flex-year Position
• 128 Employee Professional Development & Training (see policy)
• 129 Performance Reviews for Regular Staff Employees
• 130 Personnel Files and Release of Information (see policy)
• 135 Probationary Period
• 143 Recruiting
• 145 Reduction in Force, Elimination of Externally-Funded Positions, and Reduction of Hours
• 150 Restoration of Force
• 160 Termination of Employment
• 165 Title Lists (see policy)

Section 200 – AFFIRMATIVE ACTION

• 220 Equal Employment Opportunity
• 280 Sexual Harassment & Other Discriminatory Harassment

Section 300 – BENEFITS

• 305 Annual Leave (Vacation)
• 307 Benefit in the Event of an Employee Death
• 310 Continuous Service Credit
• 315 Court Leave (see policy)
• 320 Administrative Closings  (see policy)
• 330 Educational Assistance (Fee Waiver)
• 331 Educational Assistance (Student Fee Discount) for Spouses and Dependent Children of Employees
• 335 Educational Leave (see policy)
• 338 Family and Medical Leave
• 339 Parental Leave Policy (see policy)
• 340 Funeral and Bereavement Leave
• 350 Holidays
• 355 Leave of Absence
• 360 Leave Transfer Between the University and State Agencies
• 370 Military Leave
• 373 Personal Leave Day (see policy)
• 374 Post-Retirement Service Program (see policy)
• 375 Retirement Plans
• 380 Sick Leave
• 382 Sick Leave Bank (see policy)
• 383 Sick Leave Transfer Between University Employees (see policy)
• 385 Social Security Benefits (see policy)
• 390 Deferred Compensation (see policy)
• 395 Time Off to Vote (see policy)
• 397 Workers’ Compensation (see policy)
• 398 Transitional Duty/RTW Program (see policy)

Section 400 – COMPENSATION

• 405 Compensation Philosophy (see policy)
• 432 Longevity Pay (see policy)
• 445 Overtime Compensation
• 446 Volunteer Activities
• 455 Pay Rates
• 465 Salary Increase for Passing Certified Administrative Professional Examination
• 472 Supplemental Pay Practices (see policy)
• 480 Work Schedules

Section 500 – EMPLOYEE CONDUCT

• 505 Attendance
• 515 Collection of Debts Owed to the University
• 525 Disciplinary Action
• 527 Federal Lobbying Activities (see policy)
• 530 Garnishments
• 580 University Code of Conduct

Section 600 – EMPLOYEE RELATIONS

• 630 Employee Relations Advisory Organization
• 640 Grievances

Section 700 – SAFETY AND HEALTH

• 720 Drug-Free Campus and Workplace