Personnel Policies

July 2024

Introduction

Bishop Michael Barber's Letter and Mission Statement

I. Introduction

Human Resources Welcome
Definitions
Categories of Staff
Religious and Clergy

II. Employment Relationship

Probationary Period
Performance Appraisal
Progressive Counseling Program
Probation
Termination of Employment
Exit Interview
Business Interruption

III. General Employment Policies

Harassment, Discrimination and Retaliation Prevention Policy
Complaint Process
Additional Employment
Confidentiality
Injury on the Job
Public Statements
Employment of Relatives
Children and Family Members in the Workplace
Smoking Policy
Lactation Accommodation Policy
Dress Code and Personal Appearance
Pay Advance and Loans
Weapons Policy
Drug and Alcohol Policy

IV. Recruitment and Hiring

Selection of Staff
Employment of Minors
Eligibility to Work
New Hire Information
California Criminal Background Check and Fingerprinting
Hiring Interviews
Personnel Records
Social Security Number Privacy
Subpoenaed Employee Record Protection
Medical Related Files
References and Verification of Employment

V. Compensation

Compensation Policy
Position/Job Descriptions
Exempt/Non-Exempt Status
Work Schedule
Eligibility for Benefits
Time Sheets and Records of Time Worked
Recording of Time Off Work
Meal and Rest Break Policy
Overtime Policy
Holidays
Expense Reimbursement
Travel Policy
Honoraria
Gifts
Staff Development/Continuing Education

 VI. Communications

Use of Cell Phones
Use of Office Technology
Social Media Policy

VII. Codes of Conduct

VIII. Leave Policies

Attendance and Notification of Absence
Vacation
Sick Leave
Paid Time Off (PTO)
FMLA
Pregnancy Related Leave
Parent Leave Act
Worker's Compensation Leave
Personal Leave
Bereavement
Other Leaves

IX. Revision of Handbook and Acknowledgement

Appendices

Appendix A: Benefits for Full-Time Employees
Appendix B: Lay Employee's Retirement Plan
Appendix C: Dispute Resolution Process

Appendix D: Forms Table of Contents
Appendix D: Appropriate Forms
Appendix D2: W-4 Form
Appendix D3: I-9 Form
Appendix D15: Application

Appendix D16: DFEH 185

Appendix D19: Paid Family Leave

Appendix D33: Diocesan Employee Cemetery Benefit

Appendix D35: Request for Alternative Work Week

Appendix E: Job Classification System and Salary Scales for Lay Parish Employees