Employment

This Guide Memo summarizes paid sick time accrual and usage policies for Stanford student hourly employees.

Stanford or its affiliated entities will establish payroll procedures in each country that are in compliance with law and appropriate for University or affiliated staff. Country-by-country procedures will be maintained with University Payroll or the affiliated entity.

As technology has made it possible to be more flexible in the way we work together to achieve our mission, Stanford recognizes that some staff seek the option of telecommuting  on a regular, part-time basis.  In appropriate circumstances, this preference can be accommodated.  In addition, and also in appropriate circumstances, Stanford may hire or transition existing staff to work remotely. This guide memo sets forth policies and procedures to facilitate telecommuting and remote working arrangements for eligible employees in appropriate circumstances.

This Guide Memo lists identification cards used at Stanford University and indicates their uses.

The University provides Health Plans for eligible employees. This Guide Memo provides details on eligibility and links to further information.

This Guide Memo contains general policies concerning the university payroll. SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory (SLAC) currently applies the applicable policies contained herein. SLAC departments should consult SLAC Business Services Division for SLAC procedures.

"General Personnel Policies" has been re-named to "Equal Employment Opportunity, Non-Discrimination, and Affirmative Action Policy" is now located at 1.7.4.

This Guide Memo defines various types of academic and non-academic employees, and other groups who have a specified relationship with the University.

The Uniformed Service Employment and Reemployment Rights Act of 1994 ("USERRA") prohibits employers from discriminating against employees who fulfill non-career military obligations in the Uniformed Services. It also requires employers to provide a leave of absence to allow employees to perform military obligations. Separately, the Family Medical Leave Act ("FMLA") entitles eligible employees to take leave for a "qualifying exigency" when a covered family member is called to active duty or to care for a covered family member who is injured in the line of duty.

This policy provides military leaves as required by these and other laws and complies with the other relevant provisions of USERRA, other related regulations or as approved by Stanford University.

This Guide Memo outlines Stanford University's policies and procedures for carrying out the temporary, seasonal or permanent layoff of employees.

This Guide Memo provides guidance on when and how to use corrective action (including termination of employment) to deal with unsatisfactory performance, misconduct, or a combination of both.