Employee termination:
It is important that project directors are provided
the flexibility required to carry out their sponsored
project activity. The Research Foundation permits
a hiring and termination process to adapt quickly
to the availability of funding and special project
needs. All Research Foundation employees are terminable
at will and continued employment is contingent
upon availability of funding. We do not permit
termination as a means of retaliation or when
a discriminatory action appears to be taking place.
If it is necessary to terminate an employee prior
to their scheduled termination date, with or without
cause, contact the Director, Sponsored Funds,
to review the situation immediately. It is our
objective to provide the most humanistic approach
possible when taking employment action.
Workplace complaints:
There may be instances where an employee needs
to discuss a workplace issue that could be difficult
or awkward to discuss with his/her supervisor
or other persons within their unit. The Director,
Sponsored Funds Administration is designated as
the Workplace Complaint contact for Research Foundation
employees. Any issue will be reviewed in confidence
unless the employee requests that the Director
take formal actions. Research Foundation employees
may also seek assistance from the University Ombudsman.
The Ombudsman provides impartial, objective, and
confidential assistance to employees with workplace
complaints. The University Ombudsman will explore
issues "off the record", help interpret
policies, provide information and referral, and
without taking sides, help parties develop options
for resolving conflict. For more information contact
the Office of Affirmative Action and Ombudsman
at 777-2388. |
