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UH Staff Handbook The mission of the University of Houston is to discover and disseminate knowledge through the education of a diverse population of traditional and non-traditional students, and through research, artistic and scholarly endeavors, as it becomes the nation’s premier public university in an urban setting. In this role, the University of Houston applies its expertise to the challenges facing the local, state, national, and international communities, and it establishes and nurtures relationships with community organizations, government agencies, public schools, and the private sector to enhance the educational, economic, and cultural vitality of Houston and Texas. UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON Staff Handbook 1 FOREWARD INTRODUCTION PAGE Mission Statement ......................................................................................................................7 UH System Strategic Initiatives ..................................................................................................8 Brief History and Profi le of the University of Houston .................................................................9 EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AND AFFIRMATIVE ACTION TABLE OF CONENTS TABLE Equal Educational and Employment Opportunity ..................................................................... 10 Sexual Harassment and Sexual Assault ...................................................................................10 Disability Discrimination and Reasonable Accommodation .......................................................11 BENEFITS Insurance Programs Group Insurance ....................................................................................................................... 12 TexFlex ..................................................................................................................................... 13 Workers’ Compensation ........................................................................................................... 14 Unemployment Compensation ................................................................................................. 14 Retirement Programs Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS ..............................................................................14 Optional Retirement Program (ORP ......................................................................................... 15 Tax Deferred Annuity (TDA) ...................................................................................................... 15 State of Texas Deferred Compensation Plan ............................................................................16 Social Security .......................................................................................................................... 16 Time Off Vacation .................................................................................................................................... 16 Holidays .................................................................................................................................... 17 Sick Leave ................................................................................................................................ 18 Extended Sick Leave ................................................................................................................ 19 Sick Leave Pool ........................................................................................................................ 19 Family and Medical Leave ........................................................................................................ 19 Parental Leave ......................................................................................................................... 20 Leave Without Pay ................................................................................................................... 20 Active Duty Leave ..................................................................................................................... 20 Military Caregiver Leave ........................................................................................................... 20 Jury Duty and Witness Service ................................................................................................. 21 Emergency/Berevement Leave ................................................................................................ 22 Leave for Military Service and Volunteer Firefi ghters ............................................................... 22 Voting ........................................................................................................................................ 22 OTHER BENEFITS College Program ........................................................................................................................23 Staff Tuition Program .................................................................................................................23 Travel Insurance ........................................................................................................................23 Credit Union ...............................................................................................................................23 Staff Awards ...............................................................................................................................24 2 COMPENSATION Pay Information Pay Days ...................................................................................................................................24 Direct Payroll Deposit ................................................................................................................24 Payroll Deductions .....................................................................................................................24 Time Sheets ...............................................................................................................................25 TABLE OF CONENTS TABLE Special Types of Pay Overtime Pay .............................................................................................................................25 Longevity Pay ............................................................................................................................26 UH Compensation Program Compensation Philosophy .........................................................................................................26 Job Descriptions ........................................................................................................................27 Salary Increase ..........................................................................................................................27 Performance Appraisals ............................................................................................................28 EMPLOYEE RESPONSIBILITIES Board of Regents Policies Standards of Conduct ................................................................................................................29 Consulting and Other Outside Employment ..............................................................................29 Dual Employment ......................................................................................................................30 Employment of Relatives – Nepotism ........................................................................................30 Confl ict of Interest ......................................................................................................................30 Governmental Appearances ......................................................................................................31 University of Houston System and UH Policies Employee Financial Responsibility ............................................................................................31 Internal Controls ........................................................................................................................32 Reporting Suspected Criminal Activity .......................................................................................32 Gifts and Gratuities ....................................................................................................................32 Political Aid and Legislative Infl uence ........................................................................................33 Personal Conduct Work Hours ................................................................................................................................33 Reporting Absence or Tardiness ................................................................................................34 Personal Appearance and Uniforms ..........................................................................................34 Telephone and Fax Machine Use ..............................................................................................34 Computer Use ...........................................................................................................................35 Personal Mail .............................................................................................................................36 Personal Use of a University Vehicle .........................................................................................36 Use of Employee’s Personal Vehicle for University Business ...................................................37 Alcoholic Beverages and Drugs ................................................................................................37
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