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It is important to note that due to some work environments and the duties of the parent, children cannot be permitted in the work area at anytime. There are many areas of the medical center where hazardous materials or equipment are located, or where hazardous operations are conducted. These include patient care areas, laboratories, shops, animal areas, power plants, etc. The risk of accident or injury in these areas is increased for those who are unfamiliar with safety requirements. Therefore, children under 18 are not allowed in these areas. Exceptions may be granted for job shadowing, guided tours or other reasons if appropriate precautionary measures are taken, including written consent of parent or guardian, and direct adult supervision. <br /><br />
It is important to note that due to some work environments and the duties of the parent, children cannot be permitted in the work area at anytime. There are many areas of the medical center where hazardous materials or equipment are located, or where hazardous operations are conducted. These include patient care areas, laboratories, shops, animal areas, power plants, etc. The risk of accident or injury in these areas is increased for those who are unfamiliar with safety requirements. Therefore, children under 18 are not allowed in these areas. Exceptions may be granted for job shadowing, guided tours or other reasons if appropriate precautionary measures are taken, including written consent of parent or guardian, and direct adult supervision. <br /><br />


Because of child labor laws, under no circumstances should a child under the age of 16 will be allowed to perform work for the University. Family members who serve as volunteers must comply with UNMC Policy #6053 Reporting of Non-faculty Volunteer Policy . Volunteers must be issued a photo ID (Reference UNMC Policy #6008 Identification Card Policy). Volunteers and job shadowing participants must comply with UNMC Policy #6045 Privacy, Confidentiality and Information Security Policy.<br /><br />  
Because of child labor laws, under no circumstances should a child under the age of 16 will be allowed to perform work for the University. Family members who serve as volunteers must comply with UNMC Policy #6053 [[Non-faculty Volunteers|Reporting of Non-faculty Volunteer Policy]] . Volunteers must be issued a photo ID (Reference UNMC Policy #6008 [[Identification Card|Identification Card Policy]]). Volunteers and job shadowing participants must comply with UNMC Policy #6045 [[Privacy/Information Security|Privacy, Confidentiality and Information Security Policy]].<br /><br />  


Any employee that brings their child into the workplace without approval of their supervisor will be requested to leave and use available vacation, personal leave or leave without pay. Individuals that fail to cooperate shall be subject to appropriate disciplinary action. (Reference: UNMC Policy #1098 Corrective and Disciplinary Action Policy)<br /><br />
Any employee that brings their child into the workplace without approval of their supervisor will be requested to leave and use available vacation, personal leave or leave without pay. Individuals that fail to cooperate shall be subject to appropriate disciplinary action. (Reference: UNMC Policy #1098 [[Corrective/Disciplinary Action|Corrective and Disciplinary Action Policy]])<br /><br />


For information on job shadowing see the Job Shadowing Program and UNMC Policy #6045 Privacy, Confidentiality and Information Security Policy.  
For information on job shadowing see the [http://www.unmc.edu/policy/index.cfm?CONREF=102 Job Shadowing Program] and UNMC Policy #6045 [[Privacy/Information Security|Privacy, Confidentiality and Information Security Policy]].  
   
   
== Equal Employment Opportunity ==
== Equal Employment Opportunity ==
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This page created on Thursday, October 8, 2009 by dkp.<br />
This page created on Thursday, October 8, 2009 by [http://mailto:dpanowic@unmc.edu dkp].<br />


Last Review by Policy Owner: September 1, 2009
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