| POLICY |
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DESCRIPTION |
| Age Discrimination |
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The Age Discrimination in Employment Act was passed by Congress in 1967 to provide legal protection for the employment rights of people from 40 to 65 years old. |
| Alcoholic Beverages, Drugs and Narcotics Policy |
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The unlawful use, possession, manufacture, dispensation of controlled substances or alcohol in all University work locations is prohibited. |
| Child Protection Policy |
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Individuals must conduct themselves appropriately with children who are on campus and/or who participate in University-related programs, take reasonable measures to ensure their safety, and report instances or suspicion of inappropriate conduct or child abuse. |
| College Year Professional Appointments |
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Provides policy information on appointing professionals to college year appointments |
| Compensatory Time for Professional Staff and Management/Confidential Employees |
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Guidelines that describe the rules applicable to compensatory time for professional management/confidential (M/C) staff. |
| Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era |
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It is the intent of the State University of New York that no qualified disabled veteran or veteran of the Vietnam Era shall be excluded from participation in State University employment or be subject to discrimination as a result of such employment. |
| Employee Organizational Leave (EOL) |
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Provides information regarding employee leave for union business that was negotiated between the State of New York and various Unions who represent our employees. |
| Faculty Use of Sick Leave Accruals |
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Policy that describes the proper rate of usage of sick leave accruals by faculty who are absent by reason of a temporary disability. |
| Honoraria Payments (State) |
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The University at Buffalo recognizes the need to process honoraria payments for citizens, resident aliens, and non-resident aliens. This policy defines the appropriate process for such payments. |
| Meal Period Guidelines |
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All employees are entitled to receive meal breaks when specified criteria are met. This policy outlines those criteria. |
| Medical Leave |
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The conditions governing paid and unpaid leaves of absence, due to illness, accident, pregnancy, maternity or child rearing.
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| Payroll Loan Policy |
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Provides information regarding requests for state payroll check advances |
| Persons with Disabilities |
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It is the policy and intent of the State University of New York that no otherwise qualified person with disabilities shall, solely by reason of his or her disability, be excluded from participation in State University employment or be subject to discrimination as a result of such employment. |
| Pre-Employment Background Screening |
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This policy requires the verification of credentials, criminal history, and other information related to employment decisions. This policy is currently in the pilot stage. |
| Policies of the Board of Trustees |
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These policies shall constitute rules of the Board of Trustees for the government of the University and the institutions regulating the matters contained herein as authorized by law. |
| Promotion Policy for Professional Employees |
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Provided to assist recruiting departments on promoting internal professional candidates. |
| Public Officers Law |
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This booklet contains laws and regulations regarding the application of the ethics law to State employees. A separate publication deals with the lobbying side of the law. |
| Release Time Guidelines for University at Buffalo Staff |
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Guidelines for supervisors regarding using their discretion to release employees from their work obligations for special events. |
| Religion and National Origin |
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These equal opportunity/affirmative action procedures, the State University of New York does not discriminate on the basis of national origin or religion. Rather, it seeks to ensure equal opportunity for all persons employed or seeking employment, regardless of their national origin or religion. |
| Research Foundation (RF) Employee Handbook |
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The information contained in this handbook is presented as a guide for employees of The Research Foundation of State University of New York. |
| Research Foundation Employee Handbook |
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Policies and Information for Research Foundation Employees |
| Sex Discrimination |
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It is the policy of the University that no person shall on the basis of sex, be denied the benefits, or be subjected to discrimination in any aspect of its employment or in the admission and treatment of students, as required by federal and state laws and regulations. |
| Sexual Harassment |
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The University at Buffalo is committed to creating and maintaining a community in which all persons who participate in University programs and activities can work together in an atmosphere free from all forms of harassment, exploitation or intimidation, including sexual. |
| Sexual Orientation |
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No State agency or department shall discriminate against an applicant or employee because of sexual orientation. |
| Smoke Free Policy |
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Provides information on the universities smoke free policy. |
| Summer Appointment |
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Faculty employees who have an academic year obligation are eligible for compensation during the summer for teaching, research or administration. |
| Student Assistant Policies/Guidelines |
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Provides information regarding hiring students as student employees on the state payroll. |
| Student Payrolls Maximum Weekly Hours |
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The normal number of working hours for student appointments is 20 hours per week while classes are in session, up to a maximum of 40 hours. |
| Supervisor's Guide to Counseling |
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Employee counseling is a mechanism designed to address concerns about performance and/or work related behaviors in a positive and constructive manner. |
| Unclaimed Payroll Check Policy (State) |
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Information regarding what to do with any unclaimed State payroll check. |
