{"id":1717,"date":"2016-05-11T13:53:12","date_gmt":"2016-05-11T17:53:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/health.uconn.edu\/human-resources\/?page_id=1717"},"modified":"2024-08-23T04:32:33","modified_gmt":"2024-08-23T08:32:33","slug":"managerial-and-confidential-employee-handbook","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/health.uconn.edu\/human-resources\/managers\/managerial-and-confidential-employee-handbook\/","title":{"rendered":"Managerial and Confidential Employee Handbook"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"pl-1717\"  class=\"panel-layout\" ><div id=\"pg-1717-0\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-1717-0-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-1717-0-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_black-studio-tinymce widget_black_studio_tinymce panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"0\" ><div class=\"textwidget\"><p>Thank you for choosing to be part of the UConn Health team. UConn Health is more than just a place to work. It\u2019s a place to build a career and make a difference. This handbook has been designed to provide you with an overview of benefits, services and regulations relevant to your employment as a UConn Health Managerial or Confidential employee. We encourage you to read this handbook and use it as a reference.<\/p>\n<p>The handbook is a guide designed for informational purposes only and is not all-inclusive. It does not establish or imply contractual obligations, establish terms and conditions of employment nor constitute a legal document or a contract. If there is a conflict between this handbook and the applicable statute, or other primary source, the primary source shall prevail. Your benefits as a bargaining unit exempt employee are established by and may be modified or augmented by the University\u2019s Board of Trustees.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-1717-1\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-1717-1-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-1717-1-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_black-studio-tinymce widget_black_studio_tinymce panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"1\" ><div class=\"textwidget\"><h3>Introduction<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/health.uconn.edu\/about\/\">UConn Health Mission, Vision, Values and Goals<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/health.uconn.edu\/human-resources\/services\/organization-and-staff-development\/new-employee-orientation-program\/\">New Employee Orientation<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/health.uconn.edu\/human-resources\/services\/organization-and-staff-development\/compliance-training\/\">Compliance Training<\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Appointment and Promotion<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/health.uconn.edu\/human-resources\/managers\/managerial-and-confidential-employee-handbook\/appointment-and-promotion\/#appointment\">Appointment<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/health.uconn.edu\/human-resources\/managers\/managerial-and-confidential-employee-handbook\/appointment-and-promotion\/#clearance\">Clearance<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/health.uconn.edu\/human-resources\/managers\/managerial-and-confidential-employee-handbook\/appointment-and-promotion\/#disciplinary\">Grievance and Disciplinary Procedures<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/health.uconn.edu\/human-resources\/managers\/managerial-and-confidential-employee-handbook\/appointment-and-promotion\/#policies\">Policies<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/health.uconn.edu\/human-resources\/managers\/managerial-and-confidential-employee-handbook\/appointment-and-promotion\/#promotions\">Promotion and Transfer<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/health.uconn.edu\/human-resources\/managers\/managerial-and-confidential-employee-handbook\/appointment-and-promotion\/#resignation\">Resignation<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/health.uconn.edu\/human-resources\/managers\/managerial-and-confidential-employee-handbook\/appointment-and-promotion\/#separation\">Separation<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/health.uconn.edu\/human-resources\/managers\/managerial-and-confidential-employee-handbook\/appointment-and-promotion\/#unemployment\">Unemployment Compensation<\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Compensation<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/health.uconn.edu\/human-resources\/services\/information-management\/compensation-pay-plans\/\">Compensation Pay Plans<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/policy.uconn.edu\/2019\/07\/23\/leave-benefits-for-managerial-and-confidential-exempt-employees\/\">Compensatory Time<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"pdf\" href=\"https:\/\/policy.uconn.edu\/2019\/07\/23\/leave-benefits-for-managerial-and-confidential-exempt-employees\/\">Holiday Compensation<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/fiscalservices.uchc.edu\/forms\/index.htm\">Mileage<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/health.uconn.edu\/human-resources\/services\/payroll\/\">Payroll\/Time Reporting<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/health.uconn.edu\/human-resources\/managers\/#evaluation\">Performance Evaluation<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/fiscalservices.uchc.edu\/travel\/policiesandprocedures.htm\">Travel Policies and Procedures<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/fiscalservices.uchc.edu\/forms\/index.htm\">Travel Reimbursement<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/health.uconn.edu\/human-resources\/services\/benefits\/tuition-program\/\">Tuition Waiver for Dependent Children<\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Attendance and Leave Benefits<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/health.uconn.edu\/human-resources\/managers\/managerial-and-confidential-employee-handbook\/attendance-and-leave-benefits\/#workweek\">Basic Workweek<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/health.uconn.edu\/closing-and-cancellations\/\">Emergency Closing<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/policy.uconn.edu\/2019\/07\/23\/leave-benefits-for-managerial-and-confidential-exempt-employees\/\">Holidays<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/health.uconn.edu\/human-resources\/services\/benefits\/leaves-of-absence\/\">Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/policy.uconn.edu\/2019\/07\/23\/leave-benefits-for-managerial-and-confidential-exempt-employees\/\">Funeral Leave<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/policy.uconn.edu\/2019\/07\/23\/leave-benefits-for-managerial-and-confidential-exempt-employees\/\">Jury Duty Leave<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/health.uconn.edu\/human-resources\/managers\/managerial-and-confidential-employee-handbook\/attendance-and-leave-benefits\/#maternity\">Maternity Leave<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/policy.uconn.edu\/2019\/07\/23\/leave-benefits-for-managerial-and-confidential-exempt-employees\/\">Medical Appointments<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/health.uconn.edu\/human-resources\/services\/benefits\/leaves-of-absence\/#military_leave\">Military Leave<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/health.uconn.edu\/human-resources\/managers\/managerial-and-confidential-employee-handbook\/attendance-and-leave-benefits\/#parental\">Parental Leave<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/policy.uconn.edu\/2019\/07\/23\/leave-benefits-for-managerial-and-confidential-exempt-employees\/\">Sick Leave<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/policy.uconn.edu\/2019\/07\/23\/leave-benefits-for-managerial-and-confidential-exempt-employees\/\">Vacation Leave<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-1717-1-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-1717-1-1-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_black-studio-tinymce widget_black_studio_tinymce panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"2\" ><div class=\"textwidget\"><h3>Professional Development<\/h3>\n<div class=\"box-rightborder\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/health.uconn.edu\/human-resources\/services\/organization-and-staff-development\/professional-development\/management-development-program\/\">Management Development Program<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/health.uconn.edu\/human-resources\/services\/organization-and-staff-development\/professional-development\/\">Professional Development Programs<\/a><\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/health.uconn.edu\/human-resources\/services\/benefits\/tuition-program\/\">Tuition Reimbursement<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/health.uconn.edu\/human-resources\/services\/benefits\/tuition-program\/\">Tuition Waiver<\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Quality of Work Life Programs<\/h3>\n<div class=\"box-rightborder\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/health.uconn.edu\/creative-child-center\/\">Creative Child Center<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.aboutchet.com\/\">CHET - Connecticut Higher Education Trust 529 College Savings Program<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/carecompass.ct.gov\/supplementalbenefits\/\">Dependent Care Account (DCAP)<\/a><\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/health.uconn.edu\/eap\">Employee Assistance Program<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/health.uconn.edu\/occupational-environmental\/clinical-services\/uconn-employee-health-services\/\" class=\"broken_link\">Employee Health Services<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/health.uconn.edu\/human-resources\/services\/work-life\/\">Work Life<\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Group Health Benefits<\/h3>\n<div class=\"box-rightborder\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/health.uconn.edu\/human-resources\/services\/benefits\/health-care-options-for-employees\/\">Health Care Options<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/health.uconn.edu\/human-resources\/services\/benefits\/health-care-options-for-employees\/\">Affordable Care Act<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/health.uconn.edu\/human-resources\/services\/benefits\/health-care-options-for-employees\/\">Changes to Medical Dental Coverage<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/health.uconn.edu\/human-resources\/services\/benefits\/cobra\/\">COBRA Benefits<\/a><\/div>\n<p><a class=\"pdf\" href=\"http:\/\/www.osc.ct.gov\/empret\/supplemental\/suppben041411.pdf\">Supplemental Insurance<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/carecompass.ct.gov\/supplementalbenefits\/\">Medical Flexible Spending Account Program (MEDFLEX)<\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Disability Coverage<\/h3>\n<div class=\"box-rightborder\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/health.uconn.edu\/human-resources\/services\/benefits\/disability-insurance\/\">Long-Term Disability Insurance<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a 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UConn Health is more than just a place to work. It\u2019s a place to build a career and make a difference. 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