| Human
Resources Policies & Procedures Illinois Institute of Technology |
Policy No. E.
1.00
Date of Issue 8/97 |
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Subject: Employee Conduct and Responsibilities IIT expects its employees to follow certain common rules that promote and protect their own safety and well-being, that of other employees, students, and visitors as well as university property and reputation. Additional rules or more specific expectations may be set by individual departments.
Standard rules to be followed
by employees as a condition of employment include: |
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| 1.01 | Appearance:
Employees are expected to report to work clean and well-groomed with
dress appropriate to the job. Where there is a prescribed uniform, employees
are expected to wear the complete uniform while on duty. Uniforms or other
items issued by the university are to be properly maintained and not used
for other activities outside of the university. |
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| 1.02 | Interpersonal
Relationships: Employees are expected to work cooperatively with one
another to deliver the highest level of service to students and
others. |
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| 1.03 | Sexual
Harassment: IIT prohibits conduct by any employee which can be considered
sexual harassment. The university has a sexual harassment policy to promote
an educational and employment environment free of unwelcome sexual advances,
requests for sexual favors and other verbal or physical conduct or communications
constituting sexual harassment as defined and otherwise prohibited by state
and federal law. See Policy E.
2.00. |
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| 1.04 | Job
Performance: Employees are expected to carry out their job responsibilities
to the best of their ability. This includes accepting supervisory direction,
effective service-oriented interactions with others, teamwork and maintaining
the required quality and quantity of work. |
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| 1.05 | Attendance:
Employees are expected to be at work and on time each scheduled day. Lunch
and break periods are to be observed, and employees are expected to remain
until the end of the workday. Days off should be scheduled well in advance
with the approval of the supervisor. Frequent unplanned absences irrespective
of whether or not they are covered by accrued time will subject the employee
to disciplinary action. Failure to report an absence for three consecutive
work days constitutes job abandonment. |
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| 1.06 | Safety:
Each employee is responsible for performing his/her responsibilities
in a safe manner that will not endanger the employee or others. Employees
are expected to follow safety and health rules, wear and use personal protective
equipment as needed and instructed, and promptly report accidents. |
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| 1.07 | Photo Identification
Cards: Each employee is expected to carry his/her ID card to work each
day. |
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| 1.08 | University Property:
Employees are accountable for the safekeeping and proper use of such
items such as ID cards, keys, tools, pagers, or other equipment which are
issued to them or which they use in the course of carrying out their
responsibilities. Items such as personal computers (and Internet access),
photocopiers, fax machines, telephones and postal privileges are not intended
for personal use. Computer files, desks, or lockers or other areas assigned
to the employee for temporary storage of personal effects are university
property and are subject to inspection for cause by authorized administrative
personnel. |
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| 1.09 | Security: Employees
are expected to fully cooperate with Public Safety Officers and authorized
administrative personnel. |
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| 1.10 | Confidentiality:
Employees must maintain and safeguard the confidentiality of all student,
personnel and financial data and records. |
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| 1.11 | Personal Data:
Employees must promptly notify Human Resources of changes in personal
data, including name, address, telephone number and other related information
that would affect benefits. A new telephone number must also be immediately
reported to the supervisor. |
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| 1.12 | Children: Employees
are not to bring children with them to work or leave them unsupervised on
university premises while they work. |
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| 1.13 | Visitors: Employees
are to instruct friends, relatives and co-workers not to visit them for non-work
related reasons during working hours. |
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| 1.14 | Smoking: A
No Smoking Policy is in effect and prohibits smoking in all IIT buildings
except where a "smoking room" is authorized. Smoking is also prohibited in
private offices. |
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| 1.15 | Parking: Employees
are expected to follow university parking regulations as established by the
Public Safety Office. |
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| 1.16 | Substance Dependency
/ Misuse: Employees are responsible for complying with the university's
Drug-Free Workplace / Substance Abuse Prevention policy. See Policy
E. 3.00. |
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| 1.17 | Sales and Solicitations
on Campus: The sale or solicitation of merchandise or services on IIT
property is prohibited, except through IIT authorized and operated channels.
Examples of prohibited activities include personal contact, disseminating
literature or advertising materials, posting advertising material on bulletin
boards, and distributing through the campus post office. This applies to
faculty, staff members and students acting for themselves or on behalf of
any department or organization, as well as outside salesmen or
solicitors. |
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| 1.18 | Conflict of
Interest: The following statement of policy applies to all officers of
administration, deans, directors, department heads, and principal investigators
on research projects. Further, it is intended to serve for the guidance of
all persons employed by the university, regardless of position.
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