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Frequently Asked Questions

Employment

GENERAL: Where are the basic policies governing employment at Stanford found?

DISPUTE RESOLUTION: What resources are available on campus to help with dispute resolution?

SEXUAL HARASSMENT: What is the University's policy on sexual harassment? What sexual harassment resources are available to me?

DISCRIMINATION: What is the University's policy on equal employment opportunity and non-discrimination? What resources are available to me?

DISABILITY: I may need a workplace accommodation due to a disability. Who do I contact?

LEAVES OF ABSENCE: Where do I find out about Stanford's policies on employee leaves - such as those covered under the Family Medical Leave Act?

Additional Relevant Resources


GENERAL: Where are the basic policies governing employment at Stanford found?
Please refer to the Administrative Guide http://adminguide.stanford.edu. Topics include: compensation, vacations, paid holidays, sick & disability leave, separation from employment, retirement, and dispute resolution. The Administrative Guide also contains University policies including those on sexual harassment, smoking, substance and alcohol abuse, violence in the workplace and health and safety concerns.


DISPUTE RESOLUTION: What resources are available on campus to help with dispute resolution?

In general, the following resources are available to staff and academic staff:

Depending on the nature of the dispute, the following resources are also available: The following University grievance policies may apply: Additionally, staff who are members of a collective bargaining unit should consult the following policy: Article 1(c) of the bargaining agreement, located at http://hrweb/information/usw.html


SEXUAL HARASSMENT: What is the University's policy on sexual harassment? What sexual harassment resources are available to me?
Stanford University strives to provide a place of work and study free of sexual harassment, intimidation, or exploitation. It is expected that students, faculty, and staff will treat each other with respect.

Please refer to the Sexual Harassment Policy Office for links to the University's policy and for options to redress sexual harassment. http://www.stanford.edu/group/SexHarass/. The Office may be contacted directly at (650) 723-1583 or Harass@stanford.edu

In addition, the following resources may be helpful:



DISCRIMINATION: What is the University's policy on equal employment opportunity and nondiscrimination? What resources are available to me?
Stanford University has a strong policy of equal employment opportunity and nondiscrimination Stanford does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, age, color, disability, religion, sexual orientation, or national and ethnic origin; it is the policy of Stanford University to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees in compliance with all applicable laws. This basic policy applies in all employment relationships.

Here are some nondiscrimination resources available to you:



DISABILITY: I may need a workplace accommodation due to a disability. Whom do I contact?
Visit the Disability Access @ Stanford website at
http://www.stanford.edu/group/dsf/
or contact Rosa Gonzalez at (650) 723-0755.


LEAVES OF ABSENCE: Where do I find out about Stanford's policies on employee leaves - such as those covered under the Family Medical Leave Act?
Stanford's leave of absence policy is found in the Administrative Guide. http://adminguide.stanford.edu/22_6.pdf. For faculty, see Faculty Handbook chapter 3.

For additional resources, contact your manager or the Stanford Human Resources Office http://hrweb.stanford.edu or (650) 725-3998.


Additional Relevant Resources

Stanford Human Resources Office
http://hrweb.stanford.edu/

University ombudsperson and Mediation Center
http://www.stanford.edu/dept/OCR/ombudsperson/

HELP CENTER
http://www.stanford.edu/dept/helpcenter/

Office of Campus Relations
http://www.stanford.edu/dept/OCR/

CAPS Counseling Psychological Services
http://caps.stanford.edu/

Work Life Center
http://www.stanford.edu/dept/OCR/worklife/