Table of Contents – PAT Handbook

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I. Welcome Letter from the University System of New Hampshire Director of Human Resources


II. Policy References


III. Employment

  1. Orientation Program
  2. Introductory Period
  3. About Your Appointment
  4. Full-Time Appointments
  5. Flex-Time (Part-Time) Appointments
  6. Externally-Funded Appointments
  7. Performance Evaluations
  8. Probationary Period
  9. Personnel Files/Information
  10. Resolution of Complaints and Grievances
  11. Medical Information
  12. Physical Examinations
  13. Uniforms, Other Special Clothing, and Equipment
  14. University System Equipment
  15. Conflict of Interest
  16. Employment of Relatives
  17. Prior Service Credit
  18. Voluntary Resignation
  19. Retirement
  20. Termination Due to Limited Time Appointments
  21. Involuntary Termination
  22. Other Reasons for Job Separation
  23. Exit Interviews
  24. Benefits

IV. A Fair and Safe Workplace

  1. Equal Employment Opportunity
  2. Job Announcements
  3. Non-Discrimination
  4. Sexual Harassment
  5. Drug-Free Workplace
  6. Americans with Disabilities Act
  7. Smoking
  8. Right to Know About Toxic Substances
  9. Workers’ Compensation

V. Health & Wellness Programs

  1. Employee Assistance Program (EAP

VI. Compensation

  1. Salary (Exempt) Pay/Schedule
  2. Job Classifications
  3. Starting Salary
  4. Pay Ranges
  5. Salary Adjustments
  6. Timing of Increases
  7. PAT Classification System
  8. Position Review

VII. Time Away From Work

  1. Holidays
  2. Leave Records
  3. Vacation/Personal Leave
  4. Accruing Vacation/Personal Leave
  5. Minimum Usage of Vacation/Personal Leave
  6. Payment of Accrued Vacation/Personal Leave
  7. Sick Leave
  8. Use of Sick Leave for Family Leave
  9. Jury Duty and Witness Leave
  10. Bereavement Leave
  11. Interim Disability Leave
  12. Family and Medical Leave
  13. Military Leave
  14. First Responders Leave
  15. Other Leaves of Absence
  16. Curtailed Operations

VIII. Professional Development

  1. Tuition Benefit
  2. Job Exchange Leaves

IX. Additional Resources