Work Rules and Conduct
The University expects employees to follow certain work rules and standards of behavior. While it is impossible to list every action that is inappropriate, the following lists some examples. Violations of University work rules include, but are not limited to:
• Insubordination, including, without limitation, the refusal promptly to obey a supervisor's order or to perform any assigned work.
• Unsatisfactory performance or conduct.
• Theft or inappropriate removal or possession of property.
• Willful or negligent conduct leading to damage of property.
• The use, possession, consumption, distribution, transfer, or sale of intoxicants, including alcohol, tobacco, or controlled substances, on University property, while on University business, or while operating University-owned vehicles.
• Reporting to work under the influence of intoxicants, including alcohol or controlled substances, or reporting to work while suffering from an alcoholic hangover that interferes with job performance and/or safety.
• Violence, or physical or verbal threats, bullying, or intimidation against any employee, student, or other person(s) encountered while conducting University business or representing the University.
• Acts of espionage or sabotage against the University.
• Dishonesty or falsification of records or statements, or deliberately using any type of misleading, inaccurate, or falsified records or statements, including but not limited to falsification of employment applications, time records, other personnel records, or expense reports; intentionally giving false information to management personnel; and concealing defective work.
• Disclosing confidential material or information to unauthorized persons.
• Violation of safety rules or safety practices.
• Excessive absenteeism or tardiness.
• Immoral or indecent conduct. Use of profane, obscene, abusive, or disrespectful language on University property or while conducting University business.
• Possession of dangerous or unauthorized materials, such as weapons, firearms, or explosives on University property.
• Violation of local, state, or federal laws.
• Smoking on University property.
• Unlawful or unwelcome harassment, or any violation of the University’s Anti-Harassment policy.
• Inappropriate attire
• Unauthorized or improper use of telephones, mail systems, electronic communications, or other employer-owned system and equipment, or any violation of the University’s policies on electronic communications
• Impersonating a University official
• Failure to follow any other University rule or policy including the University Standards and Lifestyle Statement
The examples of prohibited conduct listed above are not, and are not intended to be, exhaustive or exclusive. Prohibited conduct for which an employee may be disciplined or discharged may exist in forms other than listed in the foregoing examples.
Employees who engage in unacceptable or inappropriate behavior are subject to discipline, up to and including termination of employment. Discipline can include verbal warning, written warning, suspension with or without pay, and termination of employment. The University retains the right to use progressive discipline or not, as it deems appropriate in each instance.