This handbook is intended as a guide for policies, benefits, and general information which should assist you during your employment. This handbook is not a contract. The University reserves the right to make changes in content or application at any time, as it deems
appropriate. Please consult the Human Resources website for the most current policies and procedures.
Faculty employees should refer to Faculty Excellence for information about the Faculty Handbook.
Introduction
Chapter 1 Communication
Chapter 2 Benefits
Chapter 3 Pay Issues
Chapter 4 Leave and Attendance
Chapter 5 Terms and Conditions of Employment
Chapter 6 Services, Facilities, and Special Programs
Introduction
Welcome
President’s Statement on EO/AA
UCF Facts
UCF History
UCF Organizational Chart
Employee Code of Conduct
Chapter 1 Communication
Bulletin Boards
myUCF Portal
News and Information
Open Door Policy
You and Your Supervisor
Chapter 2 Benefits
Additional Employee Benefits
Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Florida Pre-Paid College Plan
Name/Address Change Information
New Employee Orientation
Professional Development
Qualifying Status Change
Retirement Plans
Tuition Waiver Program
Workers’ Compensation
Chapter 3 Pay Issues
Direct Deposit
Federal Tax Guidelines
Garnishments
How to Access Your Pay Advice
Payroll Calendar
Pay Periods and Deductions
Wage Verifications
Chapter 4 Leave and Attendance
Administrative Leave
Annual Leave
Bereavement Leave (Non-exempt USPS, Non-exempt A&P)
Break in Service
Family Medical Leave
Holidays
Holiday Schedule
Jury Duty
Leave & Pay Exceptions Report
Leaves of Absence
Leave Payouts
Leave Transfers
Military Leave
Overtime (Non-exempt)
Overtime Compensatory Leave (Non-exempt USPS)
Paid Personal Leave Day
Parental Leave
Personal Holiday (Non-exempt USPS, Non-exempt A&P)
Professional Development Leave (A&P)
Sick Leave
Sick Leave Pool (A&P)
Sick Leave Pool (USPS)
Special Compensatory Leave (Non-exempt USPS)
Timesheets (Non-exempt)
Chapter 5 Terms and
Conditions of Employment
Abandonment of Position
Annual Performance Review
Attire
Breaks (see “Work Breaks”)
Call Back Pay (Non-exempt)
Collective Bargaining Agreements
Disciplinary Standards (USPS)
Discipline and Termination for Cause (A&P)
Disruptive Conduct
Drug Free Workplace/Drug Free Schools Policy Statement
Electronic Mail Retention Requirements
Employee Exit Checklist
Employee Exit Questionnaire
Employee Separation Policy
Employment of Relatives
Employment Verification
Exempt Status
Lunch Breaks (Non-exempt)
New Employee Sign-in
Non-exempt Status
Non Resident Alien (NRA) Employment
Nursing Mother’s Work Break
On-call Policy (Non-exempt)
Predetermination and Arbitration Procedure (USPS)
Previous State Service
Probationary Period (USPS)
Probationary Review (USPS)
Resignation and Non Renewal (A&P)
Resignation Notice
Shift Differential Practice
Solicitation on Campus
Work Breaks (Non-exempt)
Work Hours (Non-exempt)
Chapter 6 Services, Facilities,
and Special Programs
Bus and Shuttle Services
Creative School for Children
Credit Union
Prudential Productivity Awards
Dining Services
Emergency Management Plan
Employee Recognition Programs
Environmental Health and Safety
First Aid Kit Locations
Library Services
Parking Service – Permit Registration
Photocopier and Printing Services
Police and Safety
Recreational Services
Safety Concern Reporting
Staff Council (USPS)
Staff Parking Information
Training Programs
University Governance
University Ombuds Office
Victim Services
