From Human Resources
| Recent Personnel Policy Changes
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"Vehicle Usage and Liability (0504)
Effective July 1, 2009
- Policy language was added that prohibits the use of certified ignition interlock devices from being installed on department vehicles.
- Policy language was added stating that personal vehicles cannot be used by an employee in lieu of a department vehicle due to loss of, or restrictions on, driving privileges as outlined in Personnel Policy 2509, "Driving Privileges."
"Background Checks" (0519)
- Language that was deemed procedural was removed from policy and was inserted into a newly created procedure document.
- Policy language was clarified to state that driving record checks are done to confirm compliance with Department of Revenue licensing requirements and MoDOT policy requirements.
- Language was clarified to assert that "restrictions" are not considered similar to "endorsements" for the purpose of driving record checks.
- Policy language was clarified to assert "driving" definition includes driving restrictions.
"Salary Increases"(1016)
Effective July 1, 2009
- Added language to provide the potential for larger salary increases when employees are promoted to supervisory positions.
- Added a provision allowing salary increases when a job goes through significant changes that increase its scope, impact and complexity.
"Driving Privileges" (2509)
- Policy title was changed to "Driving Privileges."
- Revised policy to state employees who drive a department vehicle in the course of their job must immediately report any restrictions of their driving privileges to their supervisor, including any requirement for the use of a certified ignition interlock device.
- Revised language to state that securing driving privileges subject to restrictions, including but not limited to a certified ignition interlock device, may be determined as not maintaining driving privileges and therefore may subject an employee to discipline, up to and including termination.
- Clarified language to state that employees who have lost driving privileges for a second or subsequent time are subject to discipline, up to and including termination.
"Career Ladder Promotions" (1026)
Effective June 16, 2009
- Removed language about suspensions related to positive drug tests having an impact on promotions.
"Standard Rules of Conduct" (2500)
Effective July 1, 2009
- Added language in new paragraph 15 of the STANDARD RULES OF CONDUCT section to clarify that employees cannot falsify or misrepresent any information related to their jobs.
- Added language in new paragraph 3 of the STANDARD RULES OF CONDUCT section about restrictions when using personal cell phones at work.
"Working Hours and Overtime" (3000)
Effective June 16, 2009
- Clarified language for the Holiday Differential, removed language regarding the potential for pay fluctuations when coding FLEX and ADDHR during a week with split pay periods, and removed language about the Governor's Office implementing the department's Inclement Weather policy in the Jefferson City area.
"Annual Leave" (3001)
Effective July 1, 2009
- Added language that annual leave and comp time cannot be used after an employee's last day of work when the eomployee is separating from the department.
- Changed other language to clarify that employees going on a leave without pay can use some/all of their accrued annual leave and comp time prior to going to leave without pay status.
"Holidays" (3002)
Effective June 16, 2009
- Removed language that previously explained the restriction that employees on 4x10 schedules could not code time to FLEX and ADDHR on the same holiday. This is now possible.
"Educational Leave Without Pay" (3504)
Effective July 1, 2009
- Changed language to clarify that employees going on an educational leave without pay can use some/all of their accrued annual leave and comp time prior to going to leave without pay status.
"Special Leave Without Pay" (3509)
Effective July 1, 2009
- Changed language to clarify that employees going on a special leave without pay can use some/all of their accrued annual leave and comp time prior to going to leave without pay status.
"Educational Assistance" (6504)
Effective June 1, 2009
- Revised to clarify the approval process and the forms of degrees covered under the program.
Read the Recent Personnel Policy Change for the additional changes and the reasons for those changes.
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Human Resources Personnel Policy Manual
The purpose of this manual is to provide guidance to department employees regarding specific policies, rules, provisions, and procedures within which all employees are expected to work. These policies and procedures cover topics related to employee behavior, various paid and unpaid leaves available to employees, procedures for hiring and promoting employees, and several other topics critical to all employees. Questions related to anything covered in these policies and procedures should be directed to the local human resources (HR) office in the districts or the HR Services unit for Central Office employees.
