Acknowledgements | p. 8 |
Preface | p. 9 |
Freda NicholsonChapter 1 Charting A Course | p. 11 |
Overview | p. 11 |
The Changing Environment | p. 12 |
The Process | p. 13 |
Getting Your Ideas on Paper | p. 14 |
Designing Your Handbook | p. 15 |
Chapter 2 General Information Policies | p. 17 |
Overview | p. 17 |
Thoughts on the Handbook's First Chapter | p. 19 |
From the Director/President/CEO | p. 20 |
Introduction to the Handbook | p. 21 |
Equal Employment Opportunity | p. 23 |
Affirmative Action | p. 24 |
Americans with Disabilities Act | p. 25 |
Translation of Handbook | p. 26 |
Chapter 3 Hiring, Orientation, and Promotion Policies | p. 27 |
Overview | p. 27 |
Work Eligibility/Immigration Law Compliance | p. 29 |
Employee Classifications and Categories | p. 30 |
Introductory Employment Period for New Employees | p. 33 |
Promotions from Within | p. 34 |
Transfers | p. 36 |
Employment of Relatives | p. 37 |
Chapter 4 Museum Practices and Procedures | p. 41 |
Overview | p. 41 |
Parking | p. 42 |
Dress Code | p. 43 |
Inclement Weather | p. 45 |
Emergency Closings | p. 46 |
Professional Conduct | p. 47 |
Food and Beverages | p. 48 |
Attendance and Punctuality | p. 49 |
Work for Hire | p. 50 |
Outside Employment | p. 51 |
Chapter 5 Security | p. 53 |
Overview | p. 53 |
Emergency Procedures | p. 55 |
Security/Protection of Property | p. 56 |
Violence in the Workplace | p. 58 |
Chapter 6 Health and Substance Abuse Policies | p. 61 |
Overview | p. 61 |
Staff Health and Safety | p. 62 |
Life-Threatening Illnesses in the Workplace | p. 64 |
Drug- and Alcohol-Free Workplace | p. 65 |
First Aid | p. 68 |
Smoking in the Workplace | p. 69 |
Chapter 7 Internal and External Communication | p. 71 |
Overview | p. 71 |
Internal Communication | p. 72 |
References | p. 73 |
Proprietary Information/Confidentiality | p. 75 |
Telephone Use | p. 76 |
Electronic Communications Systems | p. 78 |
Solicitation of Funds and Distribution of Literature | p. 82 |
Chapter 8 Performance, Disciplinary, and Grievance Policies | p. 85 |
Overview | p. 85 |
Performance Appraisals | p. 87 |
Prohibiting Discrimination and Harassment | p. 88 |
Disciplinary Procedure | p. 91 |
Grievance Procedure | p. 93 |
Chapter 9 Compensation Policies and Procedures | p. 97 |
Overview | p. 97 |
The Workweek | p. 98 |
Work Schedule | p. 99 |
Timekeeping | p. 100 |
Wage and Salary Administration | p. 101 |
Overtime | p. 102 |
Payroll Deductions | p. 104 |
Meal and Rest Periods | p. 105 |
Pay Increases and Salary Review | p. 107 |
Pay Period | p. 108 |
Wage Garnishment | p. 109 |
Pay Advances | p. 109 |
Chapter 10 Benefits | p. 111 |
A. Benefits Required by Law | p. 112 |
Workers' Compensation | p. 112 |
Social Security | p. 115 |
Unemployment Insurance | p. 117 |
State Disability Insurance | p. 118 |
B. Optional Benefits | p. 119 |
Health and Dental Insurance | p. 119 |
Disability Benefits | p. 121 |
Sick Time Benefits | p. 123 |
Flexible Benefit Plans | p. 125 |
Flexible Spending Accounts | p. 126 |
Employee Assistance Program | p. 129 |
Life Insurance | p. 130 |
Pension Plans | p. 132 |
Employee Savings Plan | p. 134 |
Vacation Benefits | p. 136 |
Holiday Benefits | p. 139 |
Professional Development | p. 141 |
Museum-Related Benefits | p. 143 |
C. Cobra | p. 144 |
Chapter 11 Leaves of Absence | p. 147 |
Overview | p. 147 |
Family and Medical Leave | p. 148 |
Bereavement Leave | p. 152 |
Personal Leave | p. 153 |
Jury and Witness Duty | p. 155 |
Voting in Elections | p. 156 |
Military Leave | p. 157 |
Military Reserve Duty | p. 159 |
Chapter 12 |
Appendix A The Legal Landscape | p. 161 |
Appendix B Sample Employment Handbook Acknowledgement Form | p. 164 |
Appendix C Resources | p. 165 |
Index | p. 167 |