Posts Tagged: policy
Employee comments invited on Presidential Policy on Abusive Conduct in the Workplace
The University of California Office of the President invites comments on the proposed Presidential Policy on Abusive Conduct in the Workplace. The proposed policy covers abusive conduct and retaliation in the workplace.
The proposed policy includes the following key provisions:
- The proposed policy affirms the University of California's commitment to promoting and maintaining a healthy working and learning environment in which each individual is treated with respect.
- The “Frequently Asked Questions” section of the proposed policy contains examples of what falls under the definition of abusive conduct and conduct that does not generally constitute abusive conduct.
- The proposed policy prohibits retaliation against any person who, in good faith, reports abusive conduct, assists someone with a report of abusive conduct, or participates in an investigation or other process under the policy.
- The proposed policy addresses free speech and academic freedom. The proposed policy is intended to protect members of the University community from abusive conduct, not to regulate protected speech. The proposed policy recognizes that freedom of speech and academic freedom are essential to the mission of the University. However, freedom of speech and academic freedom are not limitless and do not protect speech or expressive conduct that violates University policies when interpreted in light of free speech or academic freedom, or that violates federal law or state law.
- The proposed policy outlines the consequences of noncompliance, which include remediation, educational efforts, and/or employment consequences including informal counseling, adverse performance evaluations, corrective action/discipline, and termination.
The draft policy is posted on UCnet. It may also be viewed at https://ucanr.edu/sites/anrstaff/Administration/Business_Operations/Controller/Administrative_Policies_-_Business_Contracts/Policy_and_administrative_handbooks/ANR_Administrative_Handbook/Recent_Updates.
If you have any questions or if you wish to comment, please contact Robin Sanchez at rgsanchez@ucanr.edu, no later than June 1, 2022. Please indicate “Abusive Conduct Employee Comment” in the subject line.
Employee comment sought on academic family-leave policy changes
The University of California invites comments on proposed revisions to Sections 715 and 760 of the Academic Personnel Manual:
- APM - 715, Leaves of Absence/Family and Medical Leave
- APM - 760, Family Accommodations for Childbearing and Childrearing
Summarized below are the proposed key policy revisions that are being distributed for systemwide review:
- Proposed revisions are being made to APM - 715, Leaves of Absence/Family and Medical Leave, and APM - 760, Family Accommodations for Childbearing and Childrearing in order to reflect the increase in the paid family leave benefit from 70% to 100% of eligible earnings, with a proposed effective date of January 1, 2023. All other aspects of the policies will remain the same.
The proposed policy may be viewed at https://ucanr.edu/sites/anrstaff/Administration/Business_Operations/Controller/Administrative_Policies_-_Business_Contracts/Policy_and_administrative_handbooks/ANR_Administrative_Handbook/Recent_Updates.
If you have any questions or if you wish to comment, please contact Robin Sanchez at rgsanchez@ucanr.edu, no later than July 18, 2022. Please indicate “APM-715/760 Employee Comment” in the subject line.
Employee comment sought for policy on affiliations with certain healthcare organizations
The University of California Office of the President invites comments on the Presidential Policy on the Implementation of Regents Policy 4405 Affiliations with Certain Healthcare Organizations. The policy was initially issued as an interim policy and addresses the following key issues:
- The policy supports the application of Regents Policy 4405 approved by the Board of Regents on July 22, 2021, to govern affiliation agreements between UC and healthcare organizations that have policy-based restrictions on care (each, a “covered organization”).
- This Policy unequivocally states UC's expectations regarding care provided by its personnel and trainees in any setting and specifically requires that UC providers be permitted to counsel patients concerning all healthcare options, prescribe any medically necessary medications, refer patients to any appropriate facility for care that they cannot receive where they are being seen, and perform emergency services as they deem necessary.
- Agreements with a covered organization require certification of compliance with federal and state non-discrimination laws.
- New affiliations with covered organizations cannot be entered into unless they comply with the new policy, and any existing affiliations with covered organizations that do not comply with the new policy must be phased out no later than December 31, 2023.
The proposed policy is posted at: https://ucanr.edu/sites/anrstaff/Administration/Business_Operations/Controller/Administrative_Policies_-_Business_Contracts/Policy_and_administrative_handbooks/ANR_Administrative_Handbook/Recent_Updates/
If you have any questions or if you wish to comment, please contact Robin Sanchez at rgsanchez@ucanr.edu, no later than June 15, 2022. Please indicate “UCH Affiliations Employee Comment” in the subject line.
Employee comment sought on proposed presidential policy on UC research data
The University of California Office of the President invites comments on a proposed Presidential Policy on University of California Research Data. This is the second systemwide review for this policy. The first review of the Presidential Policy on the University of California Research Data and Tangible Research Materials was initiated on December 17, 2020, and closed April 7, 2021.
Ownership of research data by the UC Regents is a long-standing precept originally articulated in Regulation 4 (Academic Personnel Manual 020), where it states “Notebooks and other original records of the research are the property of the University.” Regulation 4 was issued in 1958, and it is still in effect.
The purpose of the new Presidential Policy on University of California Research Data is to 1) clarify ownership of and responsibility for research data generated during the course of University research, 2) encourage active data management practices, and 3) provide guidance with respect to procedures when a researcher leaves the University.
The proposed policy may be viewed at https://ucanr.edu/sites/anrstaff/Administration/Business_Operations/Controller/Administrative_Policies_-_Business_Contracts/Policy_and_administrative_handbooks/ANR_Administrative_Handbook/Recent_Updates/
If you have any questions or if you wish to comment, please contact Robin Sanchez at rgsanchez@ucanr.edu, no later than April 13, 2022. Please indicate “Research Data Policy Employee Comment” in the subject line.
Employee comment sought on proposed policy on supplement to military pay
The University of California Office of the President invites comments on proposed revisions to the Presidential Policy on Supplement to Military Pay. The proposed policy revisions include the following:
- Removal of all references to the four-year review provision.
- Additions/update of existing policy language including scope, definitions, benefits terminology, compliance/responsibility and procedures.
- Updated links and addition of gender neutral language throughout the policy.
For reference the draft policy can be found on UCNet. The proposed revisions to SMP are also posted at: https://ucanr.edu/sites/anrstaff/Administration/Business_Operations/Controller/Administrative_Policies_-_Business_Contracts/Policy_and_administrative_handbooks/ANR_Administrative_Handbook/Recent_Updates/
If you have any questions or if you wish to comment, please contact Robin Sanchez at rgsanchez@ucanr.edu, no later than April 18, 2022. Please indicate “SMP Employee Comment” in the subject line.