Policies, Directives & Procedures
Context
It has been a value of McMaster University since Directions I (1995) to "consider the possibilities of alternative distributions of authority, the simlification of managerial structures, more effective decentralization, new administrative technologies, and the elimination of nonessential regulations".
The University seeks a culture of fewer and more focused policies and directives, and greater empowerment and accountability for individual employees and departments. For Human Resources, policies are few and high-level, Board-approved, principles. Directives are decisions communicated by the President and/or Vice Presidents (PVP). Procedures are meant only to advise and guide discretionary decision-making.
Role of Human Resources Services
The primary role of McMaster's Human Resources Services is to provide service and advice to University stakeholders. The department also has a mandate to ensure compliance with applicable labour and employment legislation and regulations, collective agreements, and University policies, directives, and procedures respecting human resources.
Applicability
The University's policies, directives and procedures respecting human resources apply to all University employees unless stated otherwise. Please note that bargaining unit employees are also subject to their applicable collective agreements. Where any policy, directive or procedure respecting human resources contradicts the term(s) of the applicable collective agreement, the collective agreement governs.
Human Resources Policies
- Accessibility Policy
- Bursaries for Dependents of University Faculty and Salaried Employees
- Code of Conduct for Computer & Network Users
- Complaint Resolution Procedure for TMG
- Conflict of Interest Policy for Non-Academic Employees and Academic Administrators
- Consulting and Freelancing, Employee Policy
- Cumulative Service Recognition
- Deferred Salary Leave for TMG
- Employment Accommodation, Policy and Procedures on (Under Review)
- Employment Equity Statement
- Employment of Relatives in Full-Time and Regular Part-Time Employee Positions
- Intellectual Property Policy
- Management Compensation Days (TMG)
- Management Professional Development Allowance (MPDA) for Members of the Management Group (TMG)
- McMaster University Anti-Discrimination Policy
- McMaster University Policy and Procedures on Sexual Harassment
- Multiple Employment Guideline
- Parental & Pregnancy Leave for TMG
- Policy Statement on Inclusive Communications
- Pre-Retirement Reduced Workload - Salaried Employees
- President's "Working at McMaster" Awards for Outstanding Service
- Public Sector Compensation Restraint to Protect Public Services Act, 2010
- Research Ethics at McMaster University
- Software, Ethical and Legal Use Policy
- Special Measures Contingency Fund Guidelines for Approval
- Terms and Conditions of Use for Web Pages at McMaster University
- Terms and Conditions of CIS Managed E-Mail
- Tuition Assistance for Employees
- Tuition Assistance for Retirees
University Policies, Procedures & Guidelines
McMaster University Policies, Procedures and Guidelines are divided into twelve broad subject categories. Within each category there are titles which narrow the subject information. From these titles the policy textual document can be selected.
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