Human Resources Policy Guidelines Manual
While Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute takes great care to demonstrate fair and equitable employment practices toward all of its employees, the Institute in turn expects all employees to adhere to basic, established standards of conduct and performance that will enable all members of the community to work together in our living, learning, and working environments to achieve the objectives of the Institute.
Rensselaer faculty and staff members may refer to the Rensselaer Faculty Handbook (PDF) and the Human Resources Policy Guidelines Manual (below), for information regarding their specific rights and responsibilities while employed on our campus.
Policy Listings (PDF)
- HR Policy Guide Cover & Table of Contents
- Section 100: Introduction & Disclaimers
- Section 200: Recruitment & Selection
- Section 300: Position Classification & Status Changes
- Section 400: Personnel Files
- Section 500: Terminations & Layoffs
- Section 600: Non-Discrimination, Non-Retaliation & EEO
- Section 700: Compensation & Work Schedules
- Section 800: Performance & Conduct
- Section 900: Disciplinary Process & Appeals
- Section 1000: Business Expense Reimbursement
- Section 1100: Benefits
- Section 1200: Retirement
- Section 1300: Paid Time Off (PTO) & Leaves of Absence
- Section 1400: Environmental Health, Safety, and Workers' Compensation
- Section 1500: Workplace Security & Emergency Plan
- Section 1600: Staff Performance Evaluations