Employee Handbook

Last updated: October 11, 2023

• • Welcome | Mission | Intro

    • Welcome
    • Mission Statement
    • Introduction

  • Section I – Employment

    • I-A. At-will Employer
    • I-B. Employee Privacy
    • I-C. Affirmative Action Program
    • I-D. Equal Employment Opportunity
    • I-E. Statement of Individual RespectStatement of Individual Respect
    • I-F. Reporting Fraud, Theft, Etc.
    • I-G. Recruitment
    • I-H. Personnel
    • Records
    • I-I. Staff Development

  • Section II – Compensation

    • II-A. Classification of Employment
    • II-B. Workweek and Work Periods
    • II-C. Recording Work Hours
    • II-D. Salary Basis
    • II-E. Regular Pay Procedures
    • II-F. Compensation Programs
    • II-G. Overtime Pay
    • II-H. On-call and Call-back
    • II-I. Extended Emergency Event
    •  II-J. Longevity Compensation

  • Section III – Time-Off Benefits

    • III-A. Vacation
    • III-B. Holidays
    • III-C. Personal Leave
    • III-D. Sick Leave
    • III-E. Shared Leave Pool
    • III-F Wellness Time Off

  • Section IV – Leave of Absence

    • IV-A. Family and Medical Leave (FMLA)
    • IV-B. Emergency Leave
    • IV-C. Jury-Witness Duty Leave
    • IV-D. Military Leave
    • IV-E. Leave of Absence Without Pay
    • IV. F. Domestic Violence / Sexual Assault Leave
    • IV. G. Paid Caregiver Leave
    • IV. H. KPERS Disability Leave
    • IV. I. Facilities Closures Due to Emergency Situations

  • Section V – Group Health and Related Benefits

    • V-A. Employee Health Care Program
    • V-B. Retirement Plans
    • V-C. Life Insurance
    • V-D. Workers Compensation Benefits
    • V-E. Unemployment Benefits
    • V-F. Optional Benefits Available
    • V-G. Employee Services

  • Section VI – Employee Conduct

    • VI-A. General Employee Conduct
    • VI-B. Grievance Procedure
    • VI.-C. No Smoking in Public Places
    • VI-D. Drug-free Workplace
    • VI-E. Conflicts of Interest
    • VI-F. Personal Appearance and Demeanor
    • VI-G. Customer Service Standards
    • VI-H. Use of Motor Vehicles
    • VI-I. Cell Phone Usage
    • VI-J. Social Media Usage
    • VI-K. Firearms
    • VI-L. Travel Policy
    • VI-M. Duty to Cooperate in City Investigation
    • VI-N. Attendance
    • VI-O. Guidelines for Appropriate Conduct / Disciplinary Action

  • Section VII – Separations of Employment

    • VII-A. Resignation
    • VII-B. Retirement
    • VII-C. Suspension From Duty
    • VII-D. Suspension for Violation of Law
    • VII-E. Termination
    • VII-F. Reduction in Force

  • Section VIII – Policies

    • attachment_aa_social_media_policy
    • attachment_b_background_check_policy
    • attachment_bb_statement_of_individual_respect
    • attachment_c_candle_burning_in_city_facilities_policy
    • attachment_cc_not_in_use
    • attachment_d_cellular_phone_use_policy
    • attachment_dd_travel_policy_attachment
    • attachment_e_city_ethics_policy
    • attachment_f_comp_time_policy_and_agreement
    • attachment_ff_ personal_heating_device_policy
    • attachment_g_computer_use_policy
    • attachment_h_employee_concealed_carry_policy_2017
    • attachment_hh_face_coverings_during_declared_pandemic_2021
    • attachment_i_customer_service_standards
    • attachment_ii_vaccinated_covid_employees
    • attachment_j_drug_and_alcohol_policy
    • attachment_k_e-mail_and_internet_policy
    • attachment_l_employee_assistance_program
    • attachment_m_employee_benefit_policy
    • attachment_n_employee_relations_council
    • attachment_o_fmla_policy
    • attachment_p_grievance_policy_form_2010
    • attachment_q_hipaa_privacy_policy
    • attachment_r_I-9_policy
    • attachment_s_lactation_rooms
    • attachment_t_military_leave_of_absence_and_supplemental_pay_policy
    • attachment_u_non_discrimination_statement
    • attachment_w_open_public_records_policy
    • attachment_y_server_backup_policy
    • attachment_z_smoke_free_workplace_policy