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THE UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO
PERSONNEL POLICY GUIDELINES
Subject: Subpoena of Personnel Records
Section: U1005
Date: October 13, 2004
Prior Version Date(s): September 2, 1993
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To outline University procedures regarding any subpoena of employee
personnel records.
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| Policy: |
Employee personnel records may be subpoenaed. By law, a recipient
of a subpoena must respond to any lawful subpoena when he/she has the
knowledge or records requested.
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| Guidelines: |
- If a subpoena for personnel records is served, contact the Office
of Legal Counsel immediately. In such cases, response to the subpoena
will be made either by or under the direction of the Office of Legal
Counsel.
- University Human Resources Management (UHRM) and the unit will
cooperate with the Office of Legal Counsel within the required timeframes.
- Any questions regarding the subpoena of personnel records should
be directed to the Office of Legal Counsel.
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Employees represented by a union may be governed by the appropriate bargaining unit agreement.
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