Human Resources

Policy Statement

The University of Massachusetts Boston is governed by a set of policies and standards that define proper procedures in areas that affect faculty, staff, undergraduate students, and graduate student employees, and, in some cases, may also apply to persons who work on this campus not in the capacity as a university employee (i.e., food services, bookstore, cleaning services, etc.), consultants, volunteers, and visitors.  

UMass Boston is committed to providing an environment that is supportive of its students, faculty, and staff, to carry out the university’s teaching, research, and public service mission. 

• Alternative Payroll Check Policy (2013)
• University of Massachusetts Policy on Employee Background Review (2019)
• Business Card Policy - FY17-HRS-010-00
• Calculation of Overtime Rate for Employees with Multiple Hourly Rates of Pay (2009)
• Classified Staff Hours of Work (2011)
• Data Security, Electronic Mail and Computer Policy Development (BOT Doc. T97-010, as amended
• Drug-Free Workplace
• Employee Entrance Policy - FY10-HRS-002-01 
• Employee Exit and Transfer Policy - FY12-HRS-001-02 
• Ethical Relationship Policy
• Evaluation of Probationary Employees (Classified Staff Union) (2012)
• Exemption from Public Record Disclosure (2009)
• Fair Information Practices Regulations (Doc. T77-059)
• First Aid (2010)
• Flexible Work Schedule Policy for Non-Unit Positions - FY15-HRS-008-00  
  • Department Flexible Work Schedule Program Attachment A 
  • Department Flexible Work Schedule Program Attachment B 
• FMLA - Expanded (Revised) (2010)
• Fraudulent Financial Activities (2009)
• Hiring Policy for Benefited Employees - FY14-HRS-004-01 
• Mass Sick Time for Non-Benefited Employees (Please also see FAQ)
• Maternity Leave Ruling (2009)
• Meal Money - FY14-HRS-005-01 
• Non-Discrimination and Harassment Policy (BOT Doc. T16-040)
• Overtime Liability for Student and Hourly Employees who Work for Multiple Departments (2009)
• Political Activity (2009)
• Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (2018)
• Principles of Employee Conduct (2009)
• Principles of Employee Conduct (T96-136)
• Sexual Harassment Policy (BOT Doc. T92-037
• Social Security Number Verification (2007)
• State Ethics Law (2009)
• State Ethics Requirement (2010)
• Statement of Support for the Guard and Reserve (2009)
• Student Employment Records and Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) (2009)
• Tardiness due to Inclement Weather  (2005)
• Telecommuting Policy for Non-Unit Positions FY15-HRS-007-00
  • Department Telecommuting Program Attachment A
  • Department Telecommuting Program Attachment B
  • Department Telecommuting Program Attachment C
• The Use of Preferred/Professional and Legal Names (2009)
• Time and Attendance Policy and Guidelines - FY16-HRS-010-00
• Time and Attendance Reference Guide
• Time and Labor Detail Report (2007)
• UMass Boston Tobacco Policy - FY16-UHS-001-00
• Workers' Compensation Policy-FY13-HRS-003-01

> For complete policy listing, see policy archives

For questions regarding the policies, please contact:

Human Resources
hr@umb.edu
617-287-5150