VCOM Administrative and Classified Staff Handbook

1. Assure that qualified individuals with disabilities are treated in a non-discriminatory manner in the pre employment process and that qualified employees with disabilities are treated in a non-discriminatory manner in all terms, conditions, and privileges of employment. 2. Administer medical examination (a) to applicants only after conditional offers of employment have been extended, and (b) to employees only when justified by business necessity. 3. Keep all medical-related information confidential in accordance with the requirements of the ADA and other applicable law and retain such information in separate confidential files. 4. Provide qualified applicants and employees with disabilities, reasonable accommodation, except where such an accommodation would create an undue hardship on VCOM. 5. Notify individuals with disabilities that VCOM provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities by including the policy in the handbook, and by posting the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission’s poster and other postings regarding non-discrimination against individuals with disabilities and other protected groups conspicuously in VCOM facilities.

VCOM has a commitment to non-discrimination against any individual or group of individuals. VCOM has zero tolerance to inappropriate behavior exhibited as an act of discrimination.

Position Classification

Job classifications are based on duties, responsibilities, knowledge, and skills associated with the position and performance. The classification does not consider the employee’s personal background such as age or degree. Pay scales are based on job classification, job performance, job skills, administrative duties, and number of years with the College. Full-Time Regular Employees Employees hired to work for VCOM at minimum of 32 hours per workweek and up to 40 hours per workweek on a regular basis are considered full-time employees. Such an employee may be “exempt” or “nonexempt” as defined below. Part-Time or Wage-Employees Employees hired to work for VCOM less than 32 hours per workweek on a regular basis are considered part-time employees. These employees will be eligible for only those benefits required by law. Such employees are nonexempt as defined below. Administrative Supervisory Staff Administrative supervisory staff are those who hold administrative supervisory positions. Administrative supervisory staff positions are reserved for persons in leadership roles and includes supervisory positions at the Directo- level and above. Administrative supervisory staff are generally expected to complete their duties within the 40-hour workweek; however, duties often require these persons to exceed the 40-hour workweek. As such, they are considered exempt employees as defined below.

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