Purpose of the HR Policy Manual
The Human Resources Policy Manual is a central reference to all university employee relations policies. Each policy is a guideline to be used with discretion, understanding, and management in the spirit in which the policy is written. It is intended for use by individuals who have supervisory responsibility for Case Western Reserve University employees (compensated and non-compensated). The contents are available to any member of the Case Western Reserve University community.
Cross Reference Guide to updated policies.
It is important that supervisory staff understand and support each university policy. Therefore, every effort is made to include sources for certain policy guidelines (such as other university policies and positions as well as government requirements or legislation). Information regarding policy implementation will be found in accompanying procedures for supervisors.
These policies apply to employees as designated. Faculty may wish to review the Faculty Handbook, as referenced. In some instances, additional and more detailed provisions are described there. Student employees may wish to review the Employment Handbook for Students, as referenced, for additional information.
The specific policies that follow promote the philosophy of the university with regard to standards of excellence; terms of employment; employee development; and employee services. These policies and procedures will be reviewed on a regular basis and may be revised as necessary and appropriate to reflect the dynamics of the university. Changes will be communicated to all Case Western Reserve University employees, and new or revised policies will be distributed to individuals with supervisory responsibility.
Under no circumstances are the statements contained in these policies to be considered a contract of employment, an obligation, or guarantee on the part of the university.