VCOM Faculty Handbook

Firearms and Weapons .............................................................................................................. 108 Food and Drink in the Workplace ................................................................................................. 108 Inclement Weather and Emergency Notifications .............................................................................. 108 Occupational Exposure to Bloodborne Pathogens.............................................................................. 109 Parking Regulations .................................................................................................................. 109 Pets ...................................................................................................................................... 109 GRIEVENCES, MISCONDUCT, AND DISCIPLINARY PROCEDURES Grievance Procedure................................................................................................................. 112 Formal Grievance Resolution ...................................................................................................... 112 Faculty Contracts ..................................................................................................................... 113 Faculty Misconduct................................................................................................................... 113 Misconduct Disciplinary Action.................................................................................................... 114 Misconduct Appeal Process to Request a Hearing .............................................................................. 115 Complaints Regarding Non-Compliance with American Osteopathic Association (AOA) Accreditation Standards117 FACULTY EMPLOYEE BENEFITS Faculty Benefits ....................................................................................................................... 120 Salary Information .................................................................................................................... 120 Paydays ............................................................................................................................ 120 Direct Deposit ................................................................................................................... 120 Payroll Deductions .............................................................................................................. 120 Office Closings: Inclement Weather/Emergencies............................................................................ 121 VCOM Compensation and Equity in Salary ..................................................................................... 122 Salary Anti-Discrimination Policy ............................................................................................ 122 Posting of Salary and Pay Bands............................................................................................... 122 Determining Initial Salary...................................................................................................... 122 New Hire Performance Evaluation........................................................................................... 122 Employee Change of Status .................................................................................................... 123 Due Process for Employees Seeking to Improve Their Status Prior to Termination ................................ 124 Annual Employee Performance Evaluation ................................................................................. 126 Annual Salary Review and Merit Increase Determination................................................................ 126 Pay Equity Audit................................................................................................................. 127 Pay Equity Grievance Process ................................................................................................. 128

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