CAREERS

Employment

Staff Employment

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10.1 Policy

The University strives to recruit and select the best qualified candidates to support the University’s vision and mission. The University is committed to provide equal opportunity in recruitment, appointment and promotion without regard to race, ethnic origin, sex, disability, sexual orientation, color, creed, religion, age (40 and above), political belief, Vietnam veteran, disabled veteran or national origin.

10.2 Responsibilities

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Staff Employment

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10.1

Policy

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Staff Employment

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Purpose

The University strives to recruit and select the best qualified candidates to support the University’s vision and mission.

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HR Policy and Procedure # Omnibus Transportation Act Employee Alcohol and Controlled Substance Testing Revised

Policy

It is the policy of the University to administer complete commercial driver’s license (CDL) physical examinations and alcohol and controlled substance testing for all employees whose job duties require a CDL.

Note: This policy applies to all University faculty and staff employees.

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HR Policy and Procedure # Nepotism Revised

Purpose
This nepotism policy reflects the realities of today’s multi-professional, dual-career families in a manner that addresses nepotism concerns but does not inhibit the ability of the University to hire the best qualified individuals. Nepotism is generally inconsistent with the University’s longstanding policy of making employment decisions based solely on unit needs and individual qualifications, skills, ability, and performance.

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HR Policy and Procedure # Outside Employment Revised

Policy

A staff employee may be employed outside the University as long as the employee adheres to the following requirements.

Outside employment shall not:

Archived versions of this policy

HR Policy and Procedure # HR Temporary and Student Employment Services Revised

Purpose

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HR Policy and Procedure # Employment of Minors Revised

Purpose

The University of Kentucky normally employees only persons age 18 years and older in regular full-time staff positions. Minors may be employed as student employees if they are students of the University. In addition, minors may be employed as temporary employees in accordance with Kentucky State Law. Any person under 18 years of age is considered a minor under Kentucky law.

Policy

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HR Policy and Procedure # Reinstatement Revised

Purpose

The University recognizes that former regular staff employees with a full-time equivalent (FTE) of 0.5 or greater may be recalled or rehired to a University position or may elect to reapply for University employment. Under certain conditions defined within this policy and within one year (365 days) from the date of separation, a recalled, rehired or reemployed employee shall have certain benefits reinstated to them.

Policy

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HR Policy and Procedure # Alcohol Abuse Revised

Purpose

The University of Kentucky is committed to providing a healthy, safe and alcohol-free workplace for its employees.

Policy

Conduct that is a violation of this policy poses an unacceptable risk and disregard for the health, safety and welfare of co-workers, students and the total University community.

Archived versions of this policy

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