Classified Employee Handbook

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Foreword

University of Arkansas System

University of Arkansas at Little Rock

Non-Discrimination Policy

Policy Prohibiting Sexual Harassment

Drug-Free Workplace Policy

Smoking Policy

CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION

Job Titles and Compensation

Merit Increase

Promotion

Demotion

Transfer

Paychecks

Time Sheets

Payroll Deductions

Garnishments and Salary Liens

Recovering Moneys Owed to the University

Career Service Recognition Payments

BENEFITS

Medical/Dental Insurance

IRS Section 125 Cafeteria Plan

Life Insurance

• Basic Life
• Optional Life
• Dependent Life

Optional Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance

Basic Long Term Disability

Optional Long Term Disability

Flexible Spending Account(s)

Retiree Benefits

Retirement Programs

• Teachers Insurance & Annuity Assoc./College Retirement Equities Fund (TIAA/CREF)
• Fidelity Investments
• Arkansas Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)
• Arkansas Teacher's Retirement System (ATRS)

Retirement Age

Social Security

Unemployment Compensation

Workers' Compensation

PRIVILEGES

Faculty and Staff Identification Card

Enrollment in University Courses

Employee Assistance Program

Bookstore Discount

Check Cashing

Credit Union

Entertainment

Health Services

DSC Fitness & Aquatic Center

Library Privileges

Voting

HOLIDAY AND LEAVE POLICIES

Holidays

Sick Leave

Catastrophic Leave

Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)

Annual Leave

Military Leave

Leave Without Pay

Court and Jury Leave

Educational Leave

EMPLOYMENT POLICIES AND PROCEDURES

Recruitment

Applications for Vacant Positions

Employment of Relatives

Orientation

Changes in Personal Information

Employment in Two State Positions

Outside Employment

Viewing Personnel Files

Probationary Policies

Disciplinary Policy

Resignation

Termination of Employment by the University

Performance Evaluation

HOURS AND DAYS OF WORK

Work Hours

Flex-Time

Job Sharing

Absence from Work

Inclement Weather

GRIEVANCES AND COMPLAINTS

Grievance Policy and Procedure

Grievance Procedures for Charges of Discrimination

Grievance Procedures for Charges of Sexual Harassment

PUBLIC RELATIONS

Meeting the Public

Handling Confidential Information

Relations with Legislators and Members of Congress

Political Activity

Using the University Name

Personal Appearance and Dress

Health and Safety

CAMPUS SERVICES

Parking

Department of Public Safety

Lost and Found

Information Center

Office of Communications

STAFF SENATE

Purpose and Membership

Duties of Senators

Duties of the Staff Senate President

Duties of the Staff Senate Vice President