Human Resources
Policy Manual

Northern Arizona University’s Human Resources policies are set forth below. These policies may be modified at any time in whole or in part, and are not part of any employment contract. Entries in blue represent policies that conform to the new University Policy formatting standards and have been moved to the University Policy Library. Entries in purple link to policy materials still located elsewhere that are awaiting the conversion and relocation process. The full Human Resources Policy Manual is also available for download as a single document. Contact Human Resources with any questions about these policies.

Section I. 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/Iterim Assignment and Reassignment
• 1.08 Recruiting and Hiring
• 1.085 Background Investigations
• 1.09 Conditions of Employment

Section II. Classification and Compensation

• 2.01 General Policy on 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 Work Schedules
• 2.08 Rest Periods and Meal Periods
• 2.09 Time Records
• 2.10 Emergency Closures

Section III. Benefits

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

Section IV. Leaves

• 4.01 Holidays
• 4.02 Vacation
• 4.03 Sick Leave
• 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 V. Employee Relations

• 5.01 Employee Development Program
• 5.02 Performance Appraisal
• 5.03 Safety
• 5.04 Smoking/No Smoking
• 5.05 Alcohol/Drug Policy
• 5.06 Commercial Driver’s License Drug/Alcohol 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
• 5.16 Safe Working and Learning Environment Policy
• 5.17 Layoff/Reduction in Force
• 5.18 Whistle Blower Policy
• 5.19 Disciplinary Action
• 5.20 Termination
• 5.21 Grievance Procedure

Section VI. Miscellaneous Policies

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