Human Resources Policies
| Adoption Leave for Staff | Policy on benefits provided for adoption of dependent children |
| Dental Insurance | Policy on dental plan offered as part of the Flexible Benefits Program |
| Domestic Partner Benefits Policy | Policy on benefits offered to domestic partners of Lehigh employees |
| Employment Service Dates | Policy on the calculation of prior Lehigh service for benefits eligible employees |
| Family and Medical Leave Act: Faculty | Policy on benefits available for faculty members related to a family medical leave |
| Family and Medical Leave Act: Staff | Policy on benefits available for staff members related to a family medical leave |
| Flexible Spending Accounts | Policy on flexible spending accounts offered as part of the Flexible Benefits Program |
| Funeral/Bereavement | Policy on leave available due to the death of family members |
| Holidays | Policy on holidays for Lehigh University employees |
| Jury Duty | Policy on leave available to participate in jury duty |
| Leave of Absence | Policy on leave available for an extended leave of absence |
| Life Insurance | Policy on life insurance plan offered as part of the Flexible Benefits Program |
| Long Term Disability Insurance | Policy on LTD plan offered as part of the Flexible Benefits Program |
| LVAIC Tuition Exchange Program | Policy on tuition benefits available at the LVAIC schools for employees and spouses/partners |
| Medical Insurance | Policy on medical plans offered as part of the Flexible Benefits Program |
| Military Leave | Policy on leave available for military service |
| Replacing Staff on Leave | Policy to replace staff members currently on leave |
| Retirement Plan | Policy on Lehigh's retirement program |
| Salary Continuation Plan for Exempt Staff | Policy on salary continuation benefits for exempt staff |
| Salary Continuation Plan for Faculty | Policy on salary continuation benefits for faculty |
| Salary Continuation Plan for Nonexempt Staff | Policy on salary continuation benefits for nonexempt staff |
| Short Term Disability Plan | Policy on short term disability benefits for staff |
| Short Term Disability Plan for Maternity Leave | Policy on short term disability benefits for staff who are out on maternity leave |
| Sick Leave/Excused Absence: Exempt Staff | Policy on sick leave benefits for exempt staff |
| Sick Leave/Excused Absence: Nonexempt Staff | Policy on sick leave benefits for nonexempt staff |
| Tuition Cash Grant Program | Policy on tuition benefits for faculty and exempt staff member dependents at other colleges and universities |
| Vacation | Policy on vacation benefits for staff |
| Voluntary Retirement Savings Plan | Policy on VRSP benefits available to employees |
| Workers Compensation | Policy on workers compensation benefits administered by Risk Management |
| Background Checks | Policy on performing background checks on potential employees |
| Categories of Employment | Policy on different employment types at Lehigh University |
| Employment and Placement of Relatives | Policy on hiring relatives into positions at Lehigh University |
| Employment of Minors | Policy on hiring minors at Lehigh University |
| Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Non-Discrimination Policy | The University's policy on equal opportunity, affirmative action, and non-discrimination |
| Exempt Employment | Policy on hiring exempt staff members |
| Form I-9 | Policy on completion of Form I-9s |
| Identification Cards | Policy on eligible employees receiving Lehigh University ID cards |
| Nonexempt Employment | Policy on hiring nonexempt staff members |
| Posting of Job Vacancy | Policy on advertising vacancies and when a department is exempt from internal posting of positions |
| Provisional Period of Employment | Policy on provisional periods for new employees and for current employees transferring to other positions |
| Reference Checks | Policy on checking references on potential employees |
| Use of External Search and Placement Firms | Policy on when it is appropriate to use external search firms to fill vacant positions |
| Using Temporary Agencies | Policy on hiring temporary, wage employees through contracted temporary employment agencies |
| Conflict of Interest | The University's policy of conflicts of interest |
| Conflict Resolution | Policy on resolving conflicts appropriately in the workplace |
| Disability Accommodation Policy | Policy on ensuring equality of access for individuals with disabilities |
| Employee Assistance Program | Policy on Lehigh's EAP |
| Employee Inspection of Personnel Files | Policy on access to employee personnel files |
| Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Non-Discrimination Policy | The University's policy on equal opportunity, affirmative action, and non-discrimination |
| Flextime | Policy on the use of flexible work schedules |
| Harassment Policy | The University's policy on harassment |
| Health Center | Information on services available at the Student Health Center |
| Leaving Lehigh: Involuntary Discharge Policy | Policy on involuntary terminations from Lehigh |
| Leaving Lehigh: Policy and Practice | Policy and practices for leaving Lehigh |
| Leaving Lehigh: Quit Without Notice | Policy on quitting without notice from Lehigh |
| Leaving Lehigh: Resignation | Policy on resigning from employment at Lehigh |
| Problem Solving Policy and Procedure for Staff Members | Policy on the informal and formal stages of solving employee problems |
| Professional Consulting | Policy outlining professional consulting activities |
| Safety Policy | Information on the University's safety policies |
| Standards of Performance and Conduct | Policy on Lehigh University standards of performance and conduct |
| Volunteer Activities During Work Hours | Policy on how to handle volunteering for activities during regular scheduled work hours |
| Work Force Reductions and Job Elimination Policy | Policy on elimination of positions or reduction in the current work force at Lehigh |
| Workplace Violence Prevention Program | Policy on creating a work environment of respect and safety free from intimidation, threats, and acts of violence |
| Absence Due to Adverse Weather | What to do when the University closes |
| Bonus for Temporary Assignments | Policy for supervisors requesting temporary bonus pay for staff members |
| Compensation for Call-Outs for Nonexempt Staff | Nonexempt staff call-out policy for emergencies |
| Developmental Pay for Staff Members | Policy and procedures on the different kinds of developmental pay for classified staff members |
| Extra Duty | Lehigh's policy for nonexempt staff working in other departments at Lehigh University |
| Fair Labor Standards Act | Basic provisions of the FLSA |
| Hiring Salaries for New Staff Members | Determining hiring salaries for exempt and nonexempt classified staff members |
| Holiday Overtime Rate for Police Working Outside Events | Policy on calculating holiday pay for police working other events |
| Holiday Pay for University Police and Powerhouse Personnel | Lehigh's policy on calculating holiday pay for essential staff |
| Merit Compensation Policy | Information on the merit compensation policy and process and Cash Merit Payments |
| Minimum Wage | State and federal minimum wage guidelines |
| On-Call Pay | On-call pay policy for specific nonexempt staff members |
| On-Campus Professional Consulting | Lehigh's policy on providing consulting services to a Lehigh University department |
| Overtime | FLSA overtime regulations and calculations |
| Salary Adjustment Policy | Policy on providing salary adjustments to exempt and nonexempt staff members. |
| Shift Differential | Policy on payment for nonexempt staff members working a 2nd or 3rd shift |
| Staff Compensation Policy | Policy statement of commitment, goals, and administrative accountability for the compensation program for classified exempt and nonexempt staff members |
| Staff Travel | FLSA policy on how to pay nonexempt staff members when traveling on university business |
| Time Recordkeeping | Lehigh's policy on recordkeeping procedures for nonexempt staff members |
| Wage/Temporary Employment | Lehigh's policy for hiring wage (hourly) employees |
| External Training - BEST Program | Policy on professional development opportunities through the BEST Program |
| Training and Professional Development | Lehigh's policy on providing training and professional opportunities for staff members |
| Performance Management | Policy statement on the performance management program |