NEW HIRE ORIENTATION

HUMAN RESOURCES

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HUMAN RESOURCES

• Classification, Compensation & Recruitment

• Employee Benefits

• Employee Records

• Employee Relations & Assistance

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Equal Employment Opportunity

Employment is based upon personal capabilities and qualifications without regard to:

Race

Color

Religion

Sex

National Origin

Age

Disability

Political Affiliation

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Conflict of Interest &

Outside Employment

• Employees are expected to devote their best efforts to the interests of the School

• Business Dealings that appear to create conflict are unacceptable .– Full disclosure of possible

conflicts of interest to Mentorship Academy is required

– Submit potential conflicts to your supervisor immediately

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Classification, Compensation

& Recruitment

• Fair Employee Compensation

• Position Descriptions

• Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)

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Work Product Ownership

The School OWNS all product of your workincluding but not limited to:

• Written Work

• Electronic Documents

• Audio and Visual Recordings

• System Code

• Concepts, Ideas

• Intellectual Property

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Classification, Compensation &

Recruitment (cont)

• Position Description– Written documentation

identifying main duties associated with job.

– Outlines minimum training and experience requirements, supervision and physical factors of the job.

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Classification, Compensation

& Recruitment• Fair Labor Standard Act (FLSA)

– Established in 1938

– The FLSA’s basic requirements are:

• Payment of minimum wage

• Overtime pay for time worked over 40 hours in a workweek

• Record keeping

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Performance Management

& Compensation Program

• Paychex

• OT

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Family Medical Leave Act

(FMLA)

•Requires 50 or more employees

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Holiday’s -Instructional Staff

Labor Day (Monday, September 6, 2010)

Thanksgiving Break (Monday, November 22-26, 2010)

Winter Break (December 20-January 1, 2011)

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day(Monday, January 17, 2011)

Mardis Gras (Monday March, 7,-8, 2011)

Easter Break (Thursday, April 22-25, 2011)

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Holiday’s -Year Around Staff

Labor Day (Monday, September 6, 2010)

Thanksgiving Break (Wed., November 24-26, 2010)

Winter Break (December 22-January 1, 2011)

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day(Monday, January 17, 2011)

Mardis Gras (Monday March, 7,-8, 2011)

Easter Break (Thursday, April 22-25, 2011)

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Paid Time Off!!!

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Paid Time Off Request

Procedure

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Attendance, Punctuality

and Dependability

Faculty and Staff are expected to work all scheduled workdays

Call in before 6:30am

Notify HR by email

Failure to do so may be considered voluntary resignation

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Drug and Alcohol Free Workplace

• Drug /Alcohol Free Workplace

• Safe Work Environment

• No Drug-Related Paraphernalia

• Violation-up to and including TERMINATION!Charter School Tools charterschooltools.org

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General Employee Safety

Safety Rules1. SMOKE IN DESIGNATED AREAS 11. CORRECT POTENTIAL HAZARD

2. NO HORSEPLAY OR FIGHTING 12ASK FOR HELP

3. NO FIREARMS/GUNS 13. FOLLOW WORK PROCEDURES

4. NO ILLEGAL DRUGS 14. MAINTAIN ORDERLY ENVIRONMENT

5. NO ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES 15. REPORT SMOKE, FIRE OR UNUSAL ODORS

6. REPORT ALL INJURIES 16. USE PROPER LIFITING TECHNIQUES

7. USE PPE AND SAFETY PROCEDURES 17. DON’T’ CATCH A FALLING OBJECT

8. OPERATE EQUIPMENT ONLY IF TRAINED 18. COMPLY WITH THE LAW

9. INSPECT YOUR WORK STATION 19.KNOW ALL DEPARMENT SAFETY RULES

10. REPORT ANY UNSAFE CONDITIONS 20. ASST. WITH SAFETY INVESTIGATIONS

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Dress Code

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Employee Records & Technology

• Employee Records– Personnel File

– Freedom of Information Act (FOI)

– Employment Verifications

– Name/Address Change

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Employee Records, Technology

• Employee Records -Personnel File– Confidential Information

• Your file includes: Application, Resume, Signed Policies and Procedures

Items may not be added to your

personnel file without your knowledge. Charter School Tools

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Employee Records & Technology

• Employee Records-Freedom of Information Act (FOI)

– Governs information that can be released

– Human Resources can give out:

• Title, Hire Date, Last day of Employment

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Employee Records & Technology

• Employee Records-Name/Address Change

– Contact the HR Department of there are any changes i.e.:

• Marriage, Divorce , Change of Address, Telephone Number

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Technology Policy

• All technology products including:• Cell phone• Computers• Email• Video/Audio Equipment

• No expectation of privacy

• Computers are property of MA

• No offensive or inappropriate material

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Access & Equity

• American with Disabilities Act (ADA)

• Sexual Harassment

• Retaliation

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Access & Equity

• American with Disabilities Act

– Civil Rights Law with the purpose of eliminating discrimination against qualified individual with disabilities

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Access & Equity

• What is Sexual Harassment?

– Unwelcome sexual advances or request for sexual favors

– Verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature

– Written communication of an intimidating, hostile or offensive nature

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Access & Equity

• When Does Sexual Harassment Occur?

– When submission is made a term or condition of employment

– Used as a basis for employment decisions

– Conduct interferes unreasonably with work or creates an intimidating, hostile or offensive working environment

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How to Report Harassment

Report

The investigation

Responsive Action

Liability for Harassment

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Parking Services

• Location

• Permit

Loss of parking permit

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Parking Services

• Disability access parking

• Must have valid, state –issued disability parking permit

• Permit must be visibly displayed

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Faculty ID Card

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Open Door Policy

OUR DOORS ARE ALWAYS OPEN!!!

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