{"id":3530,"date":"2025-09-26T13:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-09-26T13:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/offices.vassar.edu\/human-resources\/?p=3530"},"modified":"2025-09-30T21:15:52","modified_gmt":"2025-09-30T21:15:52","slug":"hr-policy-updates","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/offices.vassar.edu\/human-resources\/2025\/09\/26\/hr-policy-updates\/","title":{"rendered":"HR Policy Updates"},"content":{"rendered":"<!-- Inserted by Dropdownizer plugin. Forces video embeds contained in dropdowns to have a size --><style>.dropdownizer__dropdown iframe { width: 100% !important; height: 100% !important; }<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-thumbnail\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/offices.vassar.edu\/human-resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/65\/2025\/09\/untitled-design.pngautoformat2Ccompressampdpr2ampfitclipampixjsv2.2.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>As we shared at the September forums and Faculty Meeting, there are three new policies that impact how we engage in our work as a community. We are inviting participation in a policy information session, sharing how to access the policies in full, and providing information about some frequently asked questions to support transparency as we implement these policies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSfkGtP4TxM_7sph20ZL3OeegZOKJgTaTTQGuGf0Ug2UEJPP8Q\/viewform\">Register for Virtual Policy Info Session here<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">New Driving and Motor Vehicle Policy<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-thumbnail\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/offices.vassar.edu\/human-resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/65\/2025\/09\/single-continuous-line-drawing-old-retro-convertible-car-parked-at-city-street-symbol-of-collectors-car-and-automotive-vintage-motor-vehicle-dynamic-one-line-draw-graphic-design-illustration-vector.jpgautoformat2Ccompressampdpr2ampfitclipampixjsv2.2.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Vassar College established the Driver and Motor Vehicle Policy to acknowledge the necessity of vehicles in supporting the College\u2019s operations and programs, while also ensuring compliance with legal and insurance requirements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The policy is designed to balance these obligations with a clear commitment to safety for drivers, passengers, and the campus community. By setting consistent standards and responsibilities, the College seeks to promote safe practices and accountability whenever vehicles are used for Vassar business.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This policy sets forth who may drive official Vassar vehicles, registration requirements, and expectations for the safe operation of all vehicles used for Vassar business--including everything from passenger cars to golf carts and cranes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1fbDmcldEpQEwkSd6S5vDdFDtOoyK3YiYKOoA6GsaEhs\/edit?cmid=820fa16b-b4b8-4fdd-ae64-d303c56189af&amp;tab=t.0#heading=h.9bwmg3fjy2l2\">Driving and Motor Vehicle FAQs<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">New Workplace Dog Policy<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-thumbnail\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/offices.vassar.edu\/human-resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/65\/2025\/09\/adobestock_438817291.jpegautoformat2Ccompressampdpr2ampfitclipampixjsv2.2.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This policy aims to promote a safe and inclusive work environment for all students and employees, including individuals with allergies or discomfort around dogs, and to manage the risks that may arise when dogs share spaces or come into contact wtih one another.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1N1KWyTUbFc7shErVP7J5oHnzTfLsQOICdEjNICPdFO8\/edit?cmid=820fa16b-b4b8-4fdd-ae64-d303c56189af&amp;tab=t.0#heading=h.9bwmg3fjy2l2\">Workplace Dog Policy FAQs<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Updated Leave of Absence Policy<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-thumbnail\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/offices.vassar.edu\/human-resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/65\/2025\/09\/medicine-stethoscope-single-continuous-line-260nw-2287245279.webpautoformat2Ccompressampdpr2ampfitclipampixjsv2.2.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>We have revised the scope of employment protection available to Vassar employees in relation to taking leaves. Vassar\u2019s policy must comply with all state and federal guidelines protecting employment, but we can be more generous than those laws stipulate. This policy outlines the employment protection that we make available to members of our community and how those protections will be applied.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/136n77EHom0ZtTyRoW7UL7um_fTHWQwleXr33TVVV3VQ\/edit?cmid=820fa16b-b4b8-4fdd-ae64-d303c56189af&amp;tab=t.0\">Read Leave of Absence Policy Updates<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As we shared at the September forums and Faculty Meeting, there are three new policies that impact how we engage in our work as a community. 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