TABLE OF CONTENTS Topic Page Number Table of Contents Letter from the Agency Head (Optional) Agency Mission Statement (Optional) Purpose State Personnel System Overview MAJOR EMPLOYMENT LAWS A. Americans with Disabilities (ADA) B. Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) C. Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) D. Florida Rights Act E. Genetic Information Non-discrimination Act (GINA) PERSONNEL AND MEDICAL RECORDS STATE EMPLOYMENT POLICIES A. Oath of Loyalty B. OPS Employment Policy C. Code of Ethics for Public Officers and Employees D. Employee Relationships with Regulated Entities E. Nepotism/Employment of Relatives F. Separations G. Exit Interview COMPENSATION A. Compensation for Hours Worked and Overtime B. Rate of Pay C. Dual Employment and Dual Compensation D. Additional Employment Outside Government
C. OPS Employee Attendance and Time Reporting An accurate daily record of all hours worked must be kept. When completing a timesheet, an employee should round all hours worked to the nearest one-quarter of an hour. Falsification of a timesheet is grounds for termination. At the end of the pay period, each OPS employee should total his or her work hours, certify the accuracy of the timesheet, and submit it to his or her immediate supervisor. D. Holidays OPS employees are not eligible for State paid holidays, as provided by section 110.117, F.S. Therefore, OPS employees should be aware that no pay will be provided if they are not required to work on the following holidays: New Year’s Day – January 1 Birthday of Martin Luther King Jr. – Third Monday in January Memorial Day – Last Monday in May Independence Day – July 4 Day – First Monday in September Veterans Day – November 11 Thanksgiving Day – Fourth Thursday in November Friday after Thanksgiving Day Christmas Day – December 25 Holidays that fall on Saturday will be observed on the Friday before, and those that fall on Sunday will be observed on the Monday after. If an OPS employee is scheduled to work on the holiday, the employee will be paid only for the hours worked. E. Disability Leaves of Absence The supervisor or OPS employee should notify the employing agency’s human resources office of all periods of disability due to an on-the-job injury. For OPS employees who suffer a documented on-the-job injury/illness, medical and wage loss benefits will be provided in
X. GENERAL INFORMATION [INSERT AGENCY POLICIES REGARDING THE TOPICS BELOW OR ANY ADDITONAL TOPICS] A. Personal Appearance/Dress Code OPS employees are expected to be neat and clean in appearance and dress appropriately for office or public contact. Additional requirements may be established by the employing agency. B. Fingerprinting OPS employees filling certain positions in state government are required to be fingerprinted for purposes of conducting a criminal history record check. Applicants will be advised of this requirement prior to appointment to such a position. [section 110.1127, F.S.] C. Parking The for OPS employee parking depend upon the location of employment. Some agency locations have specific parking and traffic regulations. Specified parking areas have been designated exclusively for use by employees authorized to use these areas. OPS employees may be assigned to a location where there are free parking spaces available. In other cases, OPS employees may have to pay for parking or search for other on-site or off-site parking alternatives. For additional information on parking, contact your supervisor or the human resources office. D. Blood Bank Patients in our community are dependent on qualified donors from organizations, businesses, schools, and churches to provide a safe and adequate blood supply. To meet that