Employment

GENERAL: Where are the basic policies governing employment at Stanford found?

DISPUTE RESOLUTION: What resources are available on campus to help with dispute resolution?

SEXUAL HARASSMENT: What is the University's policy on sexual harassment? What sexual harassment resources are available to me?

DISCRIMINATION: What is the University's policy on equal employment opportunity and non-discrimination? What resources are available to me?

DISABILITY: I may need a workplace accommodation due to a disability. Who do I contact?

LEAVES OF ABSENCE: Where do I find out about Stanford's policies on employee leaves - such as those covered under the Family Medical Leave Act?

Additional Relevant Resources

GENERAL: Where are the basic policies governing employment at Stanford found?

Please refer to the Administrative Guide http://adminguide.stanford.edu. Topics include: compensation, vacations, paid holidays, sick & disability leave, separation from employment, retirement, and dispute resolution. The Administrative Guide also contains University policies including those on sexual harassment, smoking, substance and alcohol abuse, violence in the workplace and health and safety concerns.

DISPUTE RESOLUTION: What resources are available on campus to help with dispute resolution?

In general, the following resources are available to staff and academic staff:

• Human Resources Office http://hrweb.stanford.edu/ or (650) 725-3998.

   

• Your supervisor; or if the dispute is with your supervisor, you may contact your supervisor's supervisor.

   

• Ombudsperson/Mediation Center http://web.stanford.edu/dept/ombuds/ or (650) 723-3682

Depending on the nature of the dispute, the following resources are also available:

• Sexual Harassment Policy Office http://harass.stanford.edu/ or (650) 723-1583

   

• HELP CENTER https://helpcenter.stanford.edu/ or (650) 723-4577

The following University grievance policies may apply:

• Staff Dispute Resolution Procedure: http://adminguide.stanford.edu/22_10.pdf

   

• Academic Staff - Research: Research Policy Handbook 9.2, located at https://doresearch.stanford.edu/research-offices/office-vice-provost-and-dean-research/research-policy

   

• Academic Staff - Teaching: Faculty Handbook, Chapter 8, located at http://facultyhandbook.stanford.edu/ch8.html

   

• Academic Staff - Librarians: Librarians: Section IV of the booklet, Personnel Program, Academic Staff - Libraries (January 1, 1989), available from the Library Human Resources Office in Sweet Hall.

Additionally, staff who are members of a collective bargaining unit should consult the following policy: Article 1(c) of the bargaining agreement, located at http://hrweb/information/usw.html

SEXUAL HARASSMENT: What is the University's policy on sexual harassment? What sexual harassment resources are available to me?

Stanford University strives to provide a place of work and study free of sexual harassment, intimidation, or exploitation. It is expected that students, faculty, and staff will treat each other with respect.

Please refer to the Sexual Harassment Policy Office for links to the University's policy and for options to redress sexual harassment. http://harass.stanford.edu/. The Office may be contacted directly at (650) 723-1583 or Harass@stanford.edu

In addition, the following resources may be helpful:

• Your Manager

   

• Human Resources Office http://hrweb.stanford.edu/ or (650) 725-3998

   

• Ombudsperson http://web.stanford.edu/dept/ombuds/ or (650) 723-3682

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DISCRIMINATION: What is the University's policy on equal employment opportunity and nondiscrimination? What resources are available to me?

Stanford University has a strong policy of equal employment opportunity and nondiscrimination Stanford does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, age, color, disability, religion, sexual orientation, or national and ethnic origin; it is the policy of Stanford University to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees in compliance with all applicable laws. This basic policy applies in all employment relationships.

Here are some nondiscrimination resources available to you:

• Stanford's policy of equal employment opportunity and non- discrimination http://adminguide.stanford.edu/23.pdf

   

• Your Manager

   

• Stanford Human Resources Office http://hrweb.stanford.edu or (650) 725-3998

   

• University ombudsperson and Mediation Center http://web.stanford.edu/dept/ombuds/ or (650) 723-3682

   

• HELP CENTER https://helpcenter.stanford.edu/ or (650) 723-4577

   

• Office of Campus Relations http://www.stanford.edu/dept/OCR or (650) 723-3484

   

• External resources:

   

  • EEOC
    http://www.eeoc.gov/

     

  • DFEH
    http://www.dfeh.ca.gov/

DISABILITY: I may need a workplace accommodation due to a disability. Whom do I contact?

Visit the Disability Access @ Stanford website at
http://web.stanford.edu/group/dsf/
or contact Rosa Gonzalez at (650) 723-0755.

LEAVES OF ABSENCE: Where do I find out about Stanford's policies on employee leaves - such as those covered under the Family Medical Leave Act?

Stanford's leave of absence policy is found in the Administrative Guide. http://adminguide.stanford.edu/22_6.pdf. For faculty, see Faculty Handbook chapter 3.

For additional resources, contact your manager or the Stanford Human Resources Office http://hrweb.stanford.edu or (650) 725-3998.

Additional Relevant Resources

Stanford Human Resources Office

http://hrweb.stanford.edu/

Diversity & Access

Http://diversityandaccess.stanford.edu/
Sexual Harassment Policy

http://harass.stanford.edu/
Acts of Intolerancehttp://studentaffairs.stanford.edu/intoleranceprotocol
University ombudsperson and Mediation Center

http://www.stanford.edu/dept/OCR/ombudsperson/
HELP CENTER
https://helpcenter.stanford.edu/
CAPS Counseling Psychological Services
http://caps.stanford.edu/

Work Life Center

http://www.stanford.edu/dept/OCR/worklife/