At our University, we work together in an industry whose product is people.  Common sense guides us in our consideration for each other, and over a period of years, has led to the development of some basic employment practices which each employee should find easy to follow as we work toward our common objectives.  The following are violations of the work rules of the University and will constitute just cause for disciplinary action.

A. Related To Improper Work Performance

1. Insubordination, disobedience, failure or refusal to follow the written or oral instructions of supervisory authority, or to carry out work assignments.
2. Neglecting job duties and responsibilities.
3. Loafing, loitering, sleeping, visiting, or otherwise engaging in unauthorized personal business.
4. Disclosure of confidential information and records to unauthorized personnel.
5. Falsifying records or giving false information to University employees responsible for record keeping, or repeated failure to submit time cards or time records in a timely manner.
6. Failure to observe all safety rules and practices, including the use of protective equipment and clothing, and regulations regarding the operation of vehicles and equipment.
7. Failure to report as soon as possible (not more than 24 hours) all accidents or injuries which occur during working hours or while the employee is engaged in the performance of University business.  This includes all traffic accidents under such circumstances, regardless of ownership of the vehicles involved.
8. Attempting to keep secret or unavailable, information or records which are public or which rightfully should be furnished to authorized persons and/or the general public.

B. Related To Poor Attendance And Punctuality

1. Failure to report promptly at the starting time of a shift; leaving before the scheduled quitting time of a shift; or failure to notify the proper authority of impending absence or tardiness in a timely manner prior to the designated starting time.
2. Unexcused or excessive absenteeism.
3. Abuse of sick leave privileges.
4. Leaving the place of duty during a work shift without permission.
5. Failure to observe the time limits of lunch, rest, or wash-up periods.

C. Related To Misuse Of Property

1. Abuse or misuse of materials or equipment.
2. Stealing, unauthorized possession or use of property, equipment, or materials.
3. Unauthorized posting or removing of notices, signs, posters, or similar materials.
4. Unauthorized use of University property or equipment.
5. Unauthorized entry onto University property.

D. Related To Unacceptable Personal Actions And Appearances

During Normal Working Hours Or While On University Business

1. Threatening, attempting or inflicting bodily harm to fellow employees or the general public.
2. Use of abusive or profane language toward others, including ethnic slurs.
3. Horseplay, including but not limited to practical jokes, pushing, running, or throwing objects.
4. Failure to observe smoking regulations.
5. Possession of weapons, except as specifically authorized for the performance of duties.
6. Making false or malicious statements concerning other employees, the University, or any of its parts.
7. Unauthorized possession or use of alcoholic beverages or narcotics, during work hours, while on University time or property, or while engaging in University business.
8. Reporting to work in a condition judged to be unsafe to the employee, to others, or to physical property.
9. Conduct judged to be indecent or immoral by common standards.
10. Eating and/or drinking in unauthorized areas.
11. Violation of health and sanitation procedures, directions, or requirements.  These include littering or creating unsanitary conditions.
12. Selling commercial or private products or services on University time or premises.
13. Unauthorized solicitation of funds or donations for any purpose on University time.
14. Unauthorized distribution of printed matter on University premises.
15. Unauthorized possession, lending, borrowing, or duplication of keys. Careless or improper use of keys or credit cards; or failure to report promptly the loss of keys or credit cards.
16. Dress or grooming which is judged inappropriate or unsanitary for the employee's specific assignment.
17. Unauthorized or improper use of a uniform; failure to wear a uniform properly.
18. Failure to submit to inspection any personal packages taken from the employee's work are upon the request of a supervisor or security officer.
19. Gambling in any form while on University premises or University time, including but not limited to:  sport pools, card games, check pools, betting, dice, raffles, etc.
20. Soliciting or accepting unauthorized compensation, reward, gratuity or gift of any kind for any matter related to the employee's job as an employee of the University.
21. Engaging in unauthorized political or union activities.
22. Making unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature.

E. Related To Prohibited Outside Activities And Employment

1. Transacting business as an employee of the University with any business entity in which the employee has an interest, except as authorized by law.
2. Engaging in any outside activity or employment which may impair the employee's independence of judgment or ability to perform as an employee of the University.