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Policy No.: <strong>1004</strong> <br />
Policy No.: <strong>1004</strong> <br />
Effective Date: <strong>11/01/07</strong><br />
Effective Date: <strong>11/01/07</strong><br />
Revised Date: <strong>10/13/16</strong><br />
Revised Date: <strong>06/07/18</strong><br />
Reviewed Date: <strong>10/10/16 </strong><br />
Reviewed Date: <strong>06/07/18 </strong><br />
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'''<big>Employment Policy</big>'''
'''<big>Employment Policy</big>'''
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==Purpose==
==Purpose==
1.1 To establish a policy regarding the recruitment/staffing procedures for UNMC employees.  
1.1 To establish a policy regarding the recruitment/staffing procedures for UNMC employees.  
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==Policy==
==Policy==
5.1 '''Equal Employment Opportunity.''' The University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC) is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work and learning environment free from discrimination and harassment.  UNMC is dedicated to creating an environment where everyone feels valued, respected and included. Therefore, the University of Nebraska Medical Center does not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation in its programs, activities, or employment. Sexual harassment in any form, including hostile environment and quid pro quo, is prohibited. UNMC complies with all local, state and federal laws prohibiting discrimination, including Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex.
5.1 '''Equal Employment Opportunity.''' The University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC) is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work and learning environment free from discrimination and harassment.  UNMC is dedicated to creating an environment where everyone feels valued, respected and included. Therefore, the University of Nebraska Medical Center does not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation in its programs, activities, or employment. Sexual harassment in any form, including hostile environment and quid pro quo, is prohibited. UNMC complies with all local, state and federal laws prohibiting discrimination, including Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex.
<br /><br />5.2 '''Appointments to Positions.''' Employees will be appointed to positions so that terms and conditions of employment may be established. For the purpose of determining eligibility to participate in the University-wide insured benefits program, an appointee must be appointed to a Regular position that is a 0.5 full-time equivalent (FTE) or greater. If employed in a 0.5 FTE Temporary position for more than six (6) consecutive months the employee must be given the opportunity to post into a Regular appointment or the Temporary position must conclude.
<br /><br />5.2 '''Appointments to Positions.''' Employees will be appointed to positions so that terms and conditions of employment may be established. For the purpose of determining eligibility to participate in the university-wide insured benefits program, an appointee must be appointed to a regular position that is a 0.5 full-time equivalent (FTE) or greater. If employed in a 0.5 FTE temporary position for more than six (6) consecutive months the temporary employee is eligible to participate in the university-wide insured benefits program. Temporary employees in a 0.26 FTE or above may be appointed for a period of up to 2 years.
<br /><br />5.3 '''Recruitment.''' All positions which are classified as "Regular" full-time and part-time must be posted for a minimum of seven (7) calendar days beginning the day after the position is posted. Upon request of the department, recruitment may be limited to internal applicants only (UNMC employees). Waiver of posting requests must be submitted to the Division Director of Strategic Staffing and Compensation. The request of waiver is located within the requisition in the Jobs@ on-line recruitment system. The waiver is reviewed by the Division Director of Strategic Staffing and Compensation. The department will be notified of the results via email. Temporary vacancies are not required to be posted unless requested by the department.
<br /><br />5.3 '''Recruitment.''' All positions which are classified as "Regular" full-time and part-time must be posted for a minimum of seven (7) calendar days beginning the day after the position is posted. Upon request of the department, recruitment may be limited to internal applicants only (UNMC employees). Waiver of posting requests must be submitted to the Division Director of Strategic Staffing and Compensation. The request of waiver is located within the requisition in the Jobs@ on-line recruitment system. The waiver is reviewed by the Division Director of Strategic Staffing and Compensation. The department will be notified of the results via email. Temporary vacancies are not required to be posted unless requested by the department.
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Employees who have received a formal disciplinary action within the past 12 months are not eligible for transfer.   
Employees who have received a formal disciplinary action within the past 12 months are not eligible for transfer.   
<br /><br />5.3.4 '''Rehire Eligibility.''' In accordance with UNMC Policy No. 1098, [http://wiki.unmc.edu/index.php?title=Corrective/Disciplinary_Action Corrective and Disciplinary Action], persons dismissed for cause from UNMC or from any University of Nebraska campus are not eligible for rehire without prior approval of Human Resources. Persons leaving UNMC while under corrective action or those whose performance is documented as below satisfactory may not be eligible for rehire. Persons dismissed for gross misconduct from UNMC or from any University of Nebraska campus are not eligible for re-hire at UNMC. Questions relative to an applicant's eligibility for rehire should be directed to Human Resources. For additional information, contact Human Resources, Employee Relations, 402-559-4371 or 402-559-8534.
<br /><br />5.3.4 '''Rehire Eligibility.''' In accordance with UNMC Policy No. 1098, [http://wiki.unmc.edu/index.php?title=Corrective/Disciplinary_Action Corrective and Disciplinary Action], persons dismissed for cause from UNMC or from any University of Nebraska campus are not eligible for rehire without prior approval of Human Resources. Persons leaving UNMC while under corrective action or those whose performance is documented as below satisfactory may not be eligible for rehire. Persons dismissed for gross misconduct from UNMC or from any University of Nebraska campus are not eligible for rehire at UNMC. Questions relative to an applicant's eligibility for rehire should be directed to Human Resources. For additional information, contact Human Resources, Employee Relations, 402-559-4371 or 402-559-8534.
<br /><br />5.3.5 '''Preferential Consideration.''' Employees who have been laid off through a Reduction-in-Force or loss of grant funding will receive preferential consideration as defined by UNMC Policy No. 1028, [[Reduction-in-Force]], and [http://www.unmc.edu/hr/Proc/Procedures1028.pdf Reduction-in-Force Procedures].  
<br /><br />5.3.5 '''Preferential Consideration.''' Employees who have been laid off through a Reduction-in-Force or loss of grant funding will receive preferential consideration as defined by UNMC Policy No. 1028, [[Reduction-in-Force]], and [http://www.unmc.edu/hr/Proc/Procedures1028.pdf Reduction-in-Force Procedures].  
<br /><br />5.3.6 '''Nebraska Veterans, Disabled Veterans or Spouse of a Veteran with a 100% Permanent Disability Preference -- Legislative Bill 588:''' A preference shall be given to eligible veterans, disabled veterans or spouse of a veteran with a 100% permanent disability who meet the minimum qualifications for vacant positions.  
<br /><br />5.3.6 '''Nebraska Veterans, Disabled Veterans or Spouse of a Veteran with a 100% Permanent Disability Preference -- Legislative Bill 588:''' A preference shall be given to eligible veterans, disabled veterans or spouse of a veteran with a 100% permanent disability who meet the minimum qualifications for vacant positions.