To introduce the Personnel Policy Guidelines and their intent.

University Human Resources Management (UHRM) will maintain the Personnel Policy Guidelines Web pages as a reference for its managerial and supervisory staff to use in carrying out day-to-day administrative functions and in directing the University's staff employees. The Personnel Policies may be viewed online.

Guidelines:

1. Personnel Policies Web pages comprise personnel policies having general application throughout the University.
2. A policy is a guideline to follow which gives consistency to decisions, while still allowing situation-appropriate decisions to be made.
3. These guidelines should not be construed to conflict with any current University labor agreements. Labor agreements supersede any conflicting guidelines for their bargaining unit members. Personnel Policy Guidelines apply to staff employees in the absence of contract provisions.
4. Although Personnel Policy Guidelines are regularly reviewed and updated, the guidelines should not be construed to conflict with any current laws or regulations governing employment.
5. The Personnel Policy Guidelines remain the property of the University of Chicago.
6. As used in this context, "supervisor" means an individual with the authority to assign, direct, and review the work and conduct of others.
7. The Personnel Policy Guidelines should be shown to any staff employee upon request. Assistance in accessing the guidelines online may be arranged by contacting University Human Resources Management.