(Amended 12/01; 7/1/17)
Effective July 1, 2017, this policy has been revised. For the most current version without redlining, return to II-22.
University employees will be expected to make every reasonable effort to report to work as scheduled, even in severe weather conditions. When provided advanced warning, employees are expected to anticipate difficulties and delays in transportation. Upon evaluation of their individual circumstances, employees are expected to make reasonable judgments to avoid serious risks when traveling to and from work. Employees are encouraged to actively communicate with their supervisor or other proper authority regarding their timeliness and attendance during extreme weather conditions, in order to assure proper staffing. When delayed, employees may be expected to report to work as soon as they become available, unless otherwise excused by their supervisor, in order to meet operational needs. Supervisory staff are expected to utilize their discretion reasonably and humanely in relation to this policy.
Absences due to severe weather conditions may be addressed in the following manner, as applicable:
- Employees may be authorized to perform work at home or an alternate location, to the extent such is available, practical, and feasible, and provided appropriate accountability.
- Employees may be authorized to make up the time absent through an alternate work schedule within the same work week.
- Employees may utilize accrued compensatory time (merit) or accrued annual leave (vacation), if available, to remain in pay status, or be placed on leave without pay.
Employees covered by a collective bargaining agreement should refer to their bargaining agreement for any additional terms or conditions provided therein.
(See also III-22 Absences.)