Employees eligible for retirement who voluntarily separate service must provide ten working days notice in writing of their intent. Employees providing such notice will be paid for any accrued, unused annual leave. Definitions of eligibility, regular employment, children, etc. appear elsewhere in this Handbook. It is not the intention of St. Edward's to restrict the privileges of any employee by listing guidelines for conduct. Our purpose is to make clear what is expected of every employee so consistent treatment may be enjoyed by all.
Disciplinary action is to be considered primarily preventative or corrective.
To this end supervisors are available to answer employee concerns and counsel with employees regarding work performance. Serious or repeat offenses, however, may result in immediate termination. Under all circumstances, prior approval of a disciplinary termination must be made by an appropriate administrative officer. Incompetent, inefficient, inaccurate, careless, unsafe work practices, neglect of job, or insufficient quantity of work which is carefully substantiated or documented over a reasonable period of time. This includes a variety of actions such as damage or misuse of University property, intoxication, possession or use of illegal drugs or controlled substances, possession or use of a weapon including handguns, rifles, knives other than pocket knives, etc., dishonesty, gambling, theft, leaving the job without permission, fighting, falsification of timesheets, employment application or other records or documents, secret workplace recordings, sexual harassment, any action detrimental to job performance, a harmonious and cooperative workplace or that interferes with the work of others.