University Employee Policy Manual & Handbook

this policy are granted for service animals that have been approved as an ADA accommodation through the interactive process the Offices of Human Resources and Disability Support Services. Emotional support animals are not service animals and are not allowed in the workplace.

PUBLIC RELATIONS University employees help shape the University's image among students, visitors, friends, supporters, alumni, and members of the community. Therefore, each employee is, in effect, a public relations representative. Courtesy, helpfulness, respect, and friendliness make for good public relations. All university employees are expected to help make the campus "user friendly" so as to foster good public relations and the recruitment of new students.

RELIGIOUS/PERSONAL CONVICTIONS If an employee is asked or required to perform duties to which he/she objects because of religious or other personal convictions, he/she should discuss the matter with his/her supervisor. If at all possible, religious convictions of employees are honored when brought to the University's attention. Unscheduled religious holidays of importance to the employee may be observed, but the employee is charged annual leave, personal leave, or leave without pay. Such leave is subject to the approval of the employee's supervisor. SAFEGUARDING UNIVERSITY EQUIPMENT All employees who handle university equipment are responsible for the care, security, and proper maintenance of such equipment while it is under their control. Employees are not permitted to use university equipment or property for personal reasons. Unauthorized or improper use or removal of university equipment or property is prohibited under penalty of severe disciplinary action, including termination of employment by the University and prosecution under the criminal statutes of the State of Alabama. The desired removal of University property should be handled through the Facilities Administration and Planning Department. Misuse of University property should be reported to the Vice President for Business and Financial Affairs.

SERVICE DATE An employee's service date is the date he or she was employed full-time by the University after which there has been no break in service by reason of termination of employment. This is the date upon which annual leave accruals are based.

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