7.0 General Employment Policies

Introduction

• 7.1Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Policies
  • 7.1.1Nondiscrimination Policy
  • 7.1.2Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Policy
  • 7.1.3Affirmative Action Serious Search
• 7.2Policy on Employment of Members of the Same Family
• 7.3Responsibilities of Supervisors
  • 7.3.1Addressing Complaints by or Against Employees
• 7.4Benefits for Faculty and Staff Members
  • 7.4.1Benefits Communication
  • 7.4.2Access to Health Services at the MIT Medical Department
  • 7.4.3Affiliate Health Program
  • 7.4.4Personal Assistance Program
• 7.5Leaves of Absence and Faculty Teaching Relief
  • 7.5.1Sabbatical Leaves for the Faculty
  • 7.5.2Other Leaves for the Faculty
  • 7.5.3Faculty Teaching Relief
  • 7.5.4Sick Leave Policy for Faculty, Academic Staff, Research Staff, and Administrative Staff
  • 7.5.5Leaves of Absence for Staff Members
  • 7.5.6Parental Leaves of Absence Without Pay
• 7.6Layoff for Lack of Work or Funds
  • 7.6.1Decision Criteria
  • 7.6.2Review by Human Resources Officer and Approval by Senior Officer
  • 7.6.3Letter of Notification
  • 7.6.4Layoff Notice Period
  • 7.6.5Funding of Notice Period for Long-Service Personnel
  • 7.6.6Extension of Medical Coverage in the Event of Layoff
• 7.7Retirement of Faculty and Staff Members
• 7.8Travel at Institute Expense
• 7.9Procurement Policy on Gifts and Gratuities