Staff Handbook

This Handbook has been prepared to provide new and existing staff with an overview of the University in terms of governance, policies, procedures and physical layout. To get a good understanding of the University, this document should be read in conjunction with the University's Policies and Procedures Manual, the University's Strategic Plan and the UCC Calendar of Events.

Introduction

Mission Statement

Code of Conduct

Equal Employment Opportunities

Employment Records

Terms and Conditions

Child Protection and Welfare

Probationary Period

Resignation / Retirement

Breaks

Out of Hours Payments

Personal Information

Data Protection

Performance Management

Administrative Promotion

Academic Promotion

Salary scales - All Staff

Salary scales - Research Staff

Training and Development

Flexibility

Pension / Personal Retirement Savings Account (PRSA)

Leave

Compassionate Leave / Bereavement Leave

Conferring Leave

Exam Leave

Force Majeure and Emergency Family Leave

Health and Safety Leave During Pregnancy

Jury Duty

Marriage/Civil Partnership Leave

Part-Time Employees and Public Holidays

Sick Leave (Certified)

Sick Leave (Casual)

Sporting Competition

Statutory Leave – Public Holidays

Study Leave

Training Leave

Unpaid Leave of Absence

Wedding Leave

Policies and Procedures

Accounts Payable Policies and Forms

Alcohol and Drug Policy

Duty of Respect and Right to Dignity Policy

Disciplinary Appeals Procedure

Complaints / Grievance Procedure

Intellectual Property

Tobacco Policy

Health and Safety

Visual Display Units

Information Technology Acceptable Use

Governance and Management

The Governing Body

Comprehensive information on Governing Body is provided by the Office of Corporate and Legal Affairs. On their site you will find [amongst other things ]information on the following: