SDSU Research Foundation human resources policies and procedures are based on or required by various federal and state regulations. Failure to follow proper human resource practices not only negatively impacts SDSU Research Foundation employees but can also result in legal penalties, including the cancellation of government grants and contracts and personal liability to supervisors and PIs. Human resources staff provide the following services: position classification, employee recruitment and selection, compensation and benefits, affirmative action, orientation and training, performance evaluation, organizational development and design, employee relations, discipline and discharge, nonimmigrant VISA assistance, workers’ compensation and liability and risk management.

SDSU Research Foundation’s Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) or designee within the human resources department in consultation with management has the legal authority to establish pay, appoint, reappoint, discipline, discharge or change any employee’s work status in any way. Any oral or written promises by any other person (including supervisors and PIs) are not binding upon SDSU Research Foundation. This policy protects supervisors, project directors and PIs from personal liability.

1. Hiring and Employment Procedures
   1. Position Classification
   2. Recruitment and Selection
   3. Moving Allowance Policy
   4. Short-term Positions
   5. Onboarding
   6. Student Exemptions
   7. Additional Employment
   8. Effort Reporting
   9. Employment of Relatives
   10. Evaluating Independent Contractors vs. Employee Status
2. Compensation and Benefits
   1. Pay Periods
   2. Timekeeping (Submission of time sheet and supervisor approval)
   3. Salaried Employees (Exempt)
   4. Hourly and Student Employees (Non-Exempt)
   5. Meal and Rest Periods
   6. Overtime
   7. Employee Benefits
   8. Vacation
   9. Carryover of Accrued Vacation Benefits
   10. Holidays
   11. Sick Leave
   12. Leaves of Absence
3. Performance Reports
4. Important Policies
5. Verification of Employment and Letters of Reference
6. Human Resources Records
7. Lay-Off Due to Funding Changes
8. Employee Separation Documentation
9. Discipline and Discharge
10. Mandated Trainings
11. Open Door Policy
12. Attendance
    1. Notification when Absences are Unavoidable
    2. Tardiness
13. Safety
14. Workplace Security and Anti-Violence
    1. Early Warning Signs
    2. Threats of Violence
    3. Imminent Risk of Violence
15. Proprietary Information
16. Employee Gateway Section
17. SDSU Non-Discrimination Policy

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