Handbooks & Policies
Human Resources
The Saint Joseph’s College Employee Handbooks are undergoing a complete review and revision process. Below are policies that have been developed and updated since the handbook was released in 2003. Revised policies are categorized by section.
Please contact Human Resources (x 7757 or email: humanresources@sjcme.edu) if you have specific employment questions.
REVISED POLICIES
1.00 – An Introduction to SJC
2.00 – Starting Your Career with SJC
2.02 – Background Check Policy
2.03 – Completion of Required Paperwork
2.11 – Bloodborne Pathogens Policy
3.00 – Employment at SJC
3.01 – Equal Employment Opportunity
3.06 – Employment of Family Members
3.07 – Outside Employment & Conflict of Interest
3.08 – Employment Classification and Status
3.13 – Rehire and Break in Service Policy
4.00 – The Work Environment
4.04 – Tobacco Free Campus Policy
4.05 – Drug-Free Schools and Workplace
4.06 – Use of Drugs, Alcohol and Marijuana
4.07 – Inclement Weather and Emergency Conditions
4.09 – Workplace Violence Prevention
4.11 – Children in the Workplace
4.15 – COVID-19 Infectious Disease Control Policy (3/9/23 rev)
5.00 – Work Rules
5.05 – Guidelines for Use of College Vehicles
5.07 – Confidentiality and Non-Disclosure
5.11 – Professional and Personal Appearance
5.20 – Possession of Dangerous Weapons or Material
6.00 – Job Classification and Compensation
7.00 – Payroll Processing & Pay Administration
7.04 – Compensation for Essential Personnel
7.07 – Travel Time for Non-Exempt Employees
8.00 – Benefits
8.05 – Staff & Faculty Retiree Benefits
8.22 – PT Clinical Faculty Tuition Remission
9.00 – Time Away From Work
9.03 – Long Term Illness (LTI)
9.07 – Jury Duty & Appearance Witness Leave
9.11 – Compassionate Earned Time Donation
9.14 – Maine Earned Paid Leave
10.00 – Environmental Health & Safety
10.06 – Working Conditions for Hot & Cold Weather Operations
11.00 – Emergency and Public Safety Information
12.00 – Complaint Resolution
13.00 – Leaving the College
Gender-based Harassment, Discrimination, Violence & Sexual Misconduct Policy (Title IX)
Saint Joseph’s College is committed to providing a community in which the learning, working, and living environments reflect the Core Values of the College and in doing so, prohibits all forms of gender-based harassment, discrimination, violence & sexual misconduct.
Veteran Engagement Statement & Policy
Saint Joseph’s College of Maine and its admissions staff are members of the National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC) and adhere to the Code of Ethics and Professional Practices which prohibits incentives based on enrollments, or federal financial aid (including Tuition Assistance funds) to any persons or entities engaged in any student recruiting, admission activities, or making decisions regarding the award of student financial assistance. For more information, please read the Veteran Engagement policy.
Handbooks (2003)
