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HIPAA Privacy Practices Page 1 of 1 As of: 8/27/2020 51Æ·²è Policies and Procedures ____________________________________________________________________________________ HIPAA Privacy Practices Policy Statement: Definitions: Procedures: The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) requires that health plans protect the confidentiality of private health information. A complete description of rights under HIPAA can ...

Leave Donation Bank Policy Statement The Leave Donation Bank assists regular full- and part-time staff (exempt or non-exempt) who experience a hardship, serious health condition, or medical emergency and have no sick, personal or vacation time of his/her own to use. The bank is funded by voluntary, non-coerced donations from active exempt and non-exempt staff. The following conditions apply: • Donations must be voluntary, non-coercive, and not individually solicited. ...

51Æ·²è Policies and Procedures Meetings of Learned Societies Attended by Faculty Members Policy Statement The University encourages attendance at meetings of learned societies in the belief that members of the faculty and the University both derive benefits from such attendance. The following policies have been adopted with reference to attendance. Approval of Meetings In drawing up the annual estimated budget for a department, the head of the ...

Long-term Disability Insurance 1 As of 10/6/17 Long-Term Disability Insurance Policy Statement The University provides several different long-term disability insurance options for full time employees under the flexible benefits plan. The options vary by salary levels and monthly maximum benefit. All of the options provide the following benefits: a monthly income equal to a percent of the employee's monthly base wage less benefits from other sources; a contribution to ...

Nepotism Page 1 of 2 Nepotism Policy Statement: Persons related by family or marriage, and persons whose circumstances establish bonds that are characteristic of those relationships may not initiate, participate in, or exercise any influence over departmental or institutional decisions involving a direct benefit or detriment to a person so related. In situations where a conflict of interest might occur under normal operating procedures, the responsibility for the decision will...

Leave of Absence for Personal Reasons Policy Statement An employee who has completed three consecutive years of service at the University may request a leave of absence for extenuating circumstances other than family or medical leave as defined in the University’s Family and Medical Leave policy. The consent of the appropriate vice president in consultation with the President of the University is required for approval. A leave of absence may be for any period of time not ...

Moving Expenses for New Hires Policy 1 As of: 5/11/18 Moving Expenses for New Hires Policy Policy Statement: The following applies to newly hired full-time tenured, tenure-track, clinical, and per annum faculty members, administrative officers, administrative directors and others as approved by the President of the University. Any exceptions to this policy will be determined by the President of the University. 51Æ·²è will reimburse eligible moving ...

Payroll Policy Statement Employees are paid on a bi-weekly basis, that is, 26 times per year. It is expected that all employees of 51Æ·²è will review their payroll record promptly each time compensation is received, and report any perceived error to the Office of Human Resources. Direct deposit Employees are encouraged to have their payroll checks deposited directly to their bank accounts, if appropriate arrangements can be made with the bank. A ...

51Æ·²è Policies and Procedures Safeguards and Maintenance of Federally Funded Equipment Policy Purpose: This policy outlines the procedures and responsibilities for safeguarding and maintaining equipment purchased with federal funds in accordance with the requirements of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Uniform Guidance (2 CFR 200). The policy provides guidance so that the equipment is used, maintained, and disposed of in compliance with federal ...

Print Date 06/09/16 Sabbaticals for Administrators and Professional Staff.doc 51Æ·²è Policies and Procedures Manual 5.305.2 Sabbaticals for Administrators and Professional Staff Policy Statement Sabbaticals are a means of administrative and professional staff development, mutually beneficial to the employee, to the employee’s department, and to the advancement of the University’s goals and objectives. The sabbatical allows released time from regular ...