817.8 Employee Regulations and Responsibilities

817.8 Employee Regulations and Responsibilities

A. Background

Furman University has set guidelines to ensure a safe and positive place to work. These guidelines are not a contract, and they do not change the at-will employment status of any employee. The cooperation of all employees is necessary to achieve our desired work environment.

B. Policy

The employee regulations and responsibilities will be explained to all new employees as part of the orientation process. The university is committed to open communication and feedback to employees to encourage meeting job expectations and these regulations and responsibilities. This policy outlines minimal standards which each employee is expected to supplement by individual judgment and generally accepted personnel standards. This list is not all inclusive and does not restrict the university from handling other matters as may arise. Infractions of these regulations and responsibilities may result in disciplinary action or termination. See File 817.81 .

C. Guidelines

1. Proper performance of work, as defined by each job description, performance goals, and supervisor, is expected of each employee. This includes positive interaction with people, dependability, taking initiative, creativity, and using good judgment.

2. Regular and timely attendance is expected of each employee. A trend of tardiness or absenteeism may result in discipline and will be reflected in the performance review attendance rating.

3. Advance notice of absence from work is to be given by the employee to his or her supervisor. If advance notice is not given, the absence may be considered unexcused.

4. Proper completion of time cards, leave of absence forms and other payroll records is the employee's responsibility. Falsification of records will result in discipline.

5. For hourly employees, work is not to be started before or continued beyond the specified work hours without prior approval from the employee's supervisor.

6. Orderly conduct is expected of each employee. The following examples of disorderly conduct are considered major infractions which could result in termination: threatening or abusive language, refusing to follow procedures or completing assignments, fighting, harmful practical jokes, immoral or indecent conduct, possession of weapons, possession of alcohol or drugs, reporting to work under the influence of intoxicants or illegal drugs.

7. Proper care and use of university property is every employee's responsibility. Damaging, stealing or unauthorized use of university property will result in discipline.

8. Each employee is expected to observe the rules for safety, for using safety equipment and for the security of both the university and specific work areas. Endangering the safety of one's self or of a fellow employee will result in discipline.

9. Personal injuries occurring on the job are to be reported to the supervisor regardless of how slight the injury.

10. Distribution of non-Furman literature or solicitation of any kind is not permitted on university property without prior approval of the Marketing and Public Relations Office.

11. Sleeping on the job will result in discipline.

12. Smoking is not allowed in any of the university facilities.

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