Employees who wish access to their personnel files must contact the Office of Human Resources at least 24 hours in advance requesting to review their files.
The University is committed to supporting best practice in relation to adoption leave to enable working parents to balance the needs of work and family life. The University recognizes that parents appreciate flexibility in how they provide care for their children and makes provision to support this.
The University is required by law to follow certain guidelines such as the Equal Employment Opportunity when seeking candidates to fill university positions.
Adelphi University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity and non-discrimination regarding all educational, student programs and employment actions and further commits not to discriminate against any individual on the basis of an individual’s race, creed, color, national origin, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, genetic predisposition or carrier status, age, religion, marital status, veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable local, state or federal laws.
Adelphi University is committed to providing each employee a safe place of employment. AU will take actions to keep the workplace free of recognized hazards that cause, or are likely to cause, death or serious physical harm and, when available, will employ feasible means that will eliminate or materially reduce the recognized workplace hazard.
It is the policy of Adelphi University to provide reasonable accommodations or academic adjustments when necessary.
University employees, students, affiliates, and visitors who engage in prohibited behavior shall be held accountable under University policy and local, state, and federal law. Any employee or student who commits prohibited behavior may be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including, dismissal or expulsion, as well as arrest and prosecution.
University employees should dress appropriately to their duties, with no negative impact on the University’s image – and whenever possible, with a positive impact on that image.
Each applicant who is offered a part-time (non-faculty) or full-time position and has accepted employment with the University must, at the time of appointment, receive a letter of appointment. The letter of appointment must be prepared on University stationery.
All employees of Adelphi University, except for those exceptions described below, are employed on an “at will” basis.
It is the policy of the University that employees report for duty at the assigned time and place, remain on duty during scheduled work hours, and accurately report hours worked and leave taken in accordance with State and Federal law.
The University is committed to maintaining a safe and secure environment for the campus community. The University can better promote safety and security by obtaining information produced by background checks. Federal, state, and local regulations may also require background checks for specific individuals and/or positions covered under this policy.
The University offers eligible employees, retirees, and dependents a diversified suite of benefit plans (“Benefit Plans”) from which they may elect coverage.
University employees are provided with paid time off for making arrangements, settling family affairs, bereavement, and/or attending the funeral or memorial service of a member of the immediate family.
Adelphi University bleachers must be inspected in order to ensure safety at university events.
The University is committed to fostering the growth and development of its employees.
This policy describes the various classifications of positions in terms of Fair Labor Standards Act employment designations (exempt or nonexempt) and employee status definition.
We are individually responsible to each other for exhibiting in our own actions the highest ethical standards.
The Employee Handbook is a guide to the Human Resources policies and practices for employees of Adelphi University.
Stay informed about University policies and procedures that help you make the most of your employment here at Adelphi.
Employees who wish access to their personnel files must contact the Office of Human Resources at least 24 hours in advance requesting to review their files.
Adelphi University is committed to protecting the privacy of student records and to providing notifications to students of their rights.
Adelphi University is responsible for fully and fairly addressing complaints concerning conduct by faculty while acting in the context of affiliation with the University.
Adelphi University is committed to the improvement of the health and safety of students and employees, and to full compliance with New York State and local laws that limit smoking.
Laura Kern
Office of Finance and Administration
Levermore Hall, Room 310
p – 516.877.3176
e – lkern@adelphi.edu