Office: Human Resources

1. Purpose  Offboarding is the process of separating an employee from the University, whether it is a resignation, retirement, or any another reason.  When an employee’s employment is terminated, either voluntary or involuntary, their manager or department administrator must initiate a series of actions to ensure all aspects of offboarding are properly managed.  This Policy […]

1.    Policy Statement This policy establishes the guidelines and reporting requirements for employment of relatives.  2.    Applicability This policy applies to all current and future employees and courtesy faculty.  3.    Definitions Related Person – A “Related Person” mean an individual who is related to the Supervisory Employee, the Supervisory Employee’s spouse, or the Supervisory Employee’s […]

1. Policy Statement This policy establishes the general guidelines, requirements, and processes for the University of Florida Human Resources (UFHR) and UF hiring departments in evaluating and treating criminal background checks on current or prospective employees, volunteers, and contractors in support of UF’s effort to maintain and foster safety for students, faculty, students, and institution […]

1. Policy Statement The purpose of this policy is to provide guidance for employees choosing to use social media to communicate, collaborate, and interact with students, faculty, staff, stakeholders, and the general public on matters concerning or impacting the University of Florida (UF).  2. Applicability This policy applies to all UF faculty, staff, and students […]

1.    Policy Statement The purpose of this policy is to ensure that each injured employee covered under workers’ compensation is provided the opportunity to remain an active and productive member of the university community. Every effort will be made to provide temporary modified duty work to those employees who sustain a workers’ compensation compensable injury […]

1. Policy Statement The purpose of this policy is to provide guidance to supervisors in identifying essential employees in order to maintain facilities, equipment, and a continuity of business operations in the event of emergency work interruptions. Essential employees are those individuals who must report to work, be “on call” to report to work, and/or […]

1. Policy Statement The University of Florida recognizes that students, faculty, and staff may wish to use a name other than their legal names as recorded on official university documents, and UF recognizes the need for members of the university community to refer to themselves by a name other than their legal name. This policy […]

1. Policy Statement The University of Florida recognizes that employees must balance work obligations with providing care for themselves as well as their families when their personal or family medical events require absence from work for an extended period of time. The purpose of this policy is to outline eligibility requirements and how to access […]

1. Policy Statement The purpose of this policy is to set forth the University of Florida’s commitment to providing a drug free workplace. Consistent with this commitment, UF will comply with applicable federal and state laws pertaining to establishing and maintaining a drug free workplace.  2. Applicability This policy applies to all UF employees.  3. […]

1. Policy Statement To provide the University’s policy on employees working remotely outside of the United States.  2. Applicability This policy covers all University employees, regardless of funding type.  3. Definitions N/A  4. Policy Specifics The University of Florida recognizes the importance of a global presence and supports out-of-country opportunities when feasible. In an effort […]

1. Policy Statement This policy establishes the general guidelines for the University of Florida Human Resources (UFHR) determining whether a TEAMS employee is eligible for rehire subsequent to any type of separation from UF employment.  2. Applicability This policy applies to all current and future TEAMS employees.  3. Definitions N/A  4. Policy Specifics This policy […]

1. Policy Statement The University of Florida (UF) is committed to compliance with the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 (FMLA). The purpose of this policy is to provide employees a basic understanding of their rights and obligations under FMLA.  2. Applicability This policy applies to all employees eligible for leave under FMLA. To […]

1. Policy Statement The purpose of this policy is to outline the University of Florida’s prohibition against violent and threatening and disruptive conduct covering all university employees, volunteers, contractors vendors and visitors. This policy also outlines reporting responsibilities and options should a safety concern arise within the University community. An essential goal of the University […]

1. Policy Statement This policy clarifies the standards and expectations for attendance at UFHR-sponsored training and professional development opportunities. This policy provides general guidelines for attendance expectations at all UFHR-sponsored training and professional development programs. All UF employees, with supervisor approval, are eligible to take UFHR-sponsored training and professional development programs. 2. Applicability This policy […]

1. Policy Statement The purpose of this policy is to set forth the University of Florida’s commitment to establishing and maintaining a healthy and safe environment for our students, faculty, and staff. This policy provides support for students, faculty, and staff who choose to continue breastfeeding after returning to work following the birth of the […]

1. Policy Statement This policy establishes Premium Pay for Holiday and University Emergencies standards for employees required to work on a university holiday or during a university emergency (as designated by the President or his/her designee) may be eligible for premium pay depending upon the college or vice presidential area’s compensation policy.  2. Applicability This […]

1. Policy Statement This policy establishes the general guidelines for University of Florida supervisors and managers.  2. Applicability This policy applies to all current and future employees.  3. Definitions N/A  4. Policy Specifics This policy provides general guidelines and clarify for providing reference checks for current and former employees. Employment references for former or current […]

1. Policy Statement The purpose of this policy is to provide guidance for faculty and staff engaged in political activities or running for public office.  2. Applicability This policy applies to all University of Florida employees.  3. Definitions As used herein, ‘political activities’ means activities related to elections, campaigns for or against candidates, issues, amendments, […]

1. Policy Statement This policy affirms the University of Florida’s commitment to providing an environment free of the abuse of alcohol and the illegal use of drugs and alcohol in accordance with the Drug Free Schools and Communities Act Amendments of 1989, and, specifically, its compliance with the drug and alcohol testing provisions of U.S. […]

1. Policy Statement This policy affirms the University of Florida’s commitment to providing an environment free of the abuse of alcohol and the illegal use of drugs and alcohol in accordance with the Drug Free Schools and Communities Act Amendments of 1989, and, specifically, its compliance with the drug and alcohol testing provisions of the […]