Human Resources
Policy Manual

Northern Arizona University’s human resources policies are set forth below. These policies will remain in their current form and will not be translated to the new University Policy format.

• COVID-19 Pandemic Special Requirements

Section 1. Employment

• 1.01 Probationary Status
• 1.02 Equal Employment Opportunity
• 1.03 Employment of Aliens
• 1.04 New Employee Orientation
• 1.05 Employment of Relatives
• 1.06 Change of Employment Between State Agencies
• 1.07 Special Duty/Interim Assignment and Reassignment
• 1.08 Recruiting and Hiring
• 1.085 Background Investigations
• 1.09 Conditions of Employment

Section 2. Classification and Compensation

• 2.01 Classified Staff Classification and Compensation
• 2.02 Compensation Practices
• 2.03 Overtime/Fair Labor Standards Act
• 2.04 Supplemental Compensation
• 2.05 Reclassification and Salary Adjustment
• 2.06 Work Schedules
• 2.07 Flexible Workplace Options
• 2.08 Rest and Meal Periods
• 2.09 Time Records
• 2.10 Emergency Closures
• 2.11 University Closure
• 2.12 Staff Community Engagement Time

Section 3. Benefits

• 3.01 Benefit Plan General Information
• 3.02 Benefits Summary
• 3.03 Educational Aid
• 3.04 Employee Assistance and Wellness
• Retiring from NAU

Section 4. Leaves

• 4.01 Holidays
• 4.02 Vacation
• 4.03 Sick Time
• 4.04 Extended Medical Leave of Absence
• 4.05 Family Medical Leave of Absence
• 4.05(1) Leave of Absence for the Purpose of Bone Marrow or Organ Donation
• 4.05(2) Victim’s Leave of Absence
• 4.06 Industrial Leave of Absence
• 4.07 Light Duty
• 4.08 Administrative Leave
• 4.09 Compassionate Transfer of Leave
• 4.10 Absence Without Pay
• 4.14 Personal Leave of Absence
• 4.15 Extended Military Leave of Absence
• 4.16 Parental Leave of Absence
• 4.17 Unauthorized Absence

Section 5. Employee Relations

• 5.01 Employee Development Program
• 5.02 Performance Appraisal
• 5.03 Safety
• 5.05 Alcohol/Drug Policy
• 5.06 Commercial Driver Licensee Alcohol and Drug Testing
• 5.07 Weapons and Violence in the Workplace
• 5.08 Fitness for Duty Evaluation
• 5.09 Complaints and Garnishments
• 5.10 Lobbying/Political Activity
• 5.11 Visitors/Children in the Workplace
• 5.13 Solicitation
• 5.14 Use of University Property
• 5.15 Dress Code
• 5.17 Layoff/Reduction in Force
• 5.18 Whistleblower Protection
• 5.19 Disciplinary Action
• 5.20 Termination
• 5.21 Grievance Procedure

Section 6. Miscellaneous

• 4.11 Employee Personnel Records Management
• 4.12 Personal Status Change
• 4.13 Inquiries Regarding Current or Past Employees