The Office of Academic Affairs oversees the Faculty Handbook. The provisions of and policies referenced in the Employee Handbook (except for provisions and policies applicable only to non-exempt employees) apply to faculty members. Faculty members are responsible for reviewing and adhering to the Employee Handbook, the Faculty Handbook, and all applicable rules of the Board of Trustees of The University of Alabama.
HR Policy Manual
Although the policies contained herein are intended to reflect current rules and policies of the University, users are cautioned that changes or additions may have become effective since the publication of this material. In the event of a conflict, current statements of Board policy contained in the Bylaws, Rules, official minutes, and other pronouncements of the Board or Chancellor, or superseding law, shall prevail. See Board Rule 108.
The following policies link to PolicyStat and filtered by Area > Finance & Operations > Human Resources:
- Attendance Policy
- Compensable Time Policy
- Compensation During Suspension of Normal Operations Policy
- Compensation for Additional Degrees, Certifications, and Licensures Policy
- Consensual Romantic Relationships Policy
- Drug and Alcohol Testing Policy
- Drug-Free Campus and Workplace Policy
- Educational Benefit Policy
- Employee Counseling and Progressive Discipline Policy
- Employee Reasonable Accommodations Policy
- Employee Service Award Dates Policy
- Family Medical Leave Policy
- FMCSA Clearinghouse Policy
- Flexible Work Arrangements Policy
- Indebtedness and Collection Policy
- Medical Coverage Options Upon Termination from Employment
- Military Leave Policy
- Nepotism Policy
- Paid Parental Leave Policy
- Personnel File Privacy Policy
- Pre-Employment Background Investigation Policy
- Pregnant Employee Policy
- Professional Appearance Policy
- Re-Employment of Retirees Policy
- Smoke-Free Campus Environment Policy
- Solicitation Policy
- Staff Dispute Resolution Policy
- Staff Progressive Discipline Policy
- Staff Supplemental Compensation Policy
- Student Employment Policy
Pay Transparency Policy Statement
The University of Alabama will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c).