Human resources policies and procedures for nonprofit organizations / Carol L. Barbeito.

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Learn about organizational policies and procedures, nondiscrimination/affirmative action, recruitment, hiring, termination, compensation, supervision, employment conditions, administration, and volunteer policies--the framework for developing a comprehensive human resource management system for paid employees, volunteer workers, and outsourced work. This practical guide has handy features like a customizable CD-ROM full of sample policies, procedures, and forms that can be easily adapted to individual nonprofit organizations of any size, and it uses checklists extensively, enabling you to perform a step-by-step implementation of a complete, up-to-date human resource management system.

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• Preface (p. xv)
• Chapter 1 Organization Policies (p. 1)
• Human Resource Philosophy Statement (p. 1)
• Human Resource Mission Statement (p. 4)
• Chain of Command (p. 5)
• Open Door (p. 6)
• Suggestions (p. 11)
• Administrator on Duty (p. 12)
• Crisis Response Team (p. 13)
• Explanation of Personnel Policies, Changes, or Revisions (p. 14)
• Roundtable Meetings (p. 14)
• Problem-Solving Procedure (p. 15)
• Speaking with the Media (p. 16)
• Press Releases (p. 17)
• Chapter 2 Nondiscrimination (p. 19)
• Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action (p. 19)
• ADA Compliance (p. 21)
• Sexual Harassment (p. 24)
• AIDS (p. 25)
• Reasonable Accommodation (p. 26)
• Antiharassment (p. 30)
• Chapter 3 Recruitment, Hiring, and Termination (p. 33)
• Recruitment (p. 33)
• Hiring Policy (p. 33)
• Requisition for New Hire (p. 35)
• Degrees, Licenses, and Certification (p. 36)
• Nepotism (p. 37)
• Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 (p. 37)
• Career Opportunity Program (p. 38)
• Hiring (p. 39)
• At-Will Statement (p. 39)
• Receipt of Policy Manual (p. 39)
• Introductory Period (p. 41)
• Orientation (p. 42)
• Letter of Hire (p. 43)
• Alcohol and Drug Testing (p. 43)
• Physical Examination (p. 44)
• Employee Background Checks (p. 44)
• Criminal Background Checks (p. 44)
• Termination (p. 45)
• Resignation (p. 45)
• Releasing Job References (p. 46)
• Dismissal (p. 46)
• Chapter 4 Compensation Policies (p. 49)
• Establishing a Compensation Policy (IRS Intermediate Sanctions and Their Effect on Compensation Policies) (p. 49)
• Recruiting a Compensation Committee (p. 52)
• Preparation for Developing Organization's Compensation Policies (p. 52)
• Update/After Current Policies and Practices to Reflect Desired Outcomes (p. 53)
• Implement New Policies (p. 53)
• Employment Status (p. 54)
• Compensatory Time and Overtime (p. 54)
• Exempt and Nonexempt Staff Classifications (p. 54)
• Compensatory Time for Exempt Employees (p. 57)
• Overtime Approval for Nonexempt Employees (p. 58)
• Temporary Laborers (p. 59)
• Independent Contractors (p. 59)
• Merit Salary Increases (p. 60)
• Advance Pay (p. 61)
• Time Sheets (p. 62)
• Temporary Salary Adjustments (p. 62)
• Travel Advances (p. 63)
• Final Pay (p. 64)
• Salaries (p. 65)
• Salary Ranges (p. 65)
• Severance Pay (p. 66)
• Benefits (p. 66)
• Benefit Philosophy Statement (p. 66)
• Mandatory Benefits (p. 68)
• Insurance Benefits (p. 68)
• Workers' Compensation (p. 82)
• Employee Assistance Program (p. 83)
• Spending Accounts (p. 84)
• Dental Insurance (p. 85)
• Life and Disability (p. 85)
• 401(k), 403(b), and Section 457 Plans (p. 86)
• Leave (p. 86)
• Vacation (p. 86)
• Holidays (p. 87)
• Holidays and Overtime Pay and/or Compensatory Time (p. 88)
• Floating Personal Days (p. 88)
• Sick Leave (p. 89)
• Benefit Plans (p. 89)
• Family and Medical Leave (p. 89)
• Sabbatical Leave (p. 100)
• Paid Community Service Leave (p. 101)
• Working Conditions (p. 102)
• Pay for Training (p. 102)
• Fees/Honoraria (p. 102)
• Professional Development (p. 102)
• Credit Union Membership (p. 103)
• Birthday Off (p. 103)
• Employee Discounted Products or Services (p. 103)
• Commuting Subsidy (p. 104)
• Miscellaneous Leave (p. 104)
• Bereavement Leave (p. 104)
• Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights (p. 104)
• Jury Duty and Subpoenaed Leave (p. 106)
• Leave of Absence without Pay (p. 106)
• Voting Leave (p. 107)
• Educational Leave (p. 107)
• Other (p. 107)
• Relocation (p. 107)
• Professional Memberships (p. 108)
• Qualified Transportation Benefit (p. 108)
• Innovative Compensation (p. 109)
• Bonuses and Other Incentive Pay (p. 109)
• Chapter 5 Supervision (p. 113)
• Performance Appraisals (p. 113)
• Disciplinary Policies (p. 114)
• Dismissal (p. 115)
• Layoffs (p. 115)
• Grievance Procedure (p. 116)
• Chapter 6 Employment Conditions (p. 119)
• Employment Conflict of Interest (p. 119)
• Government, Political Activity, Personal Beliefs, and Values (p. 120)
• Drug-Free Workplace (p. 120)
• Smoking (p. 121)
• Telephone Calls (p. 122)
• Code of Ethics (p. 122)
• Change of Personal Information (p. 122)
• Staff Identification Cards (p. 123)
• Travel (p. 123)
• Time Clock (p. 124)
• Work Schedules (p. 124)
• Employer Administration and Support for Employees (p. 125)
• Personnel Records (p. 125)
• Telecommuting (p. 126)
• Credit Cards (p. 126)
• Credit Background Checks (p. 128)
• Collective Bargaining (p. 128)
• Chapter 7 Administration (p. 129)
• Use of Organization Assets (p. 129)
• Use of Nonprofit Assets in the Public Policy Process (p. 129)
• Nonprofit Vehicles (p. 130)
• Use of Personal Vehicles (p. 131)
• Personal Photocopying and Fax Machines (p. 131)
• Bulletin Boards (p. 132)
• Copyright (p. 132)
• Acceptable Use of the Internet (p. 133)
• Cellular Telephone Procedures (p. 133)
• Pager Guidelines (p. 134)
• Safety, Security, and Health (p. 135)
• Inclement Weather and Emergency Closings (p. 135)
• Safety Standards and Emergency Procedures (p. 136)
• Electronic Monitoring (p. 136)
• Exposure to Bodily Fluids (p. 137)
• Protective Equipment (p. 137)
• Seat Belts (p. 137)
• Fire Drills (p. 138)
• Hepatitis B Vaccinations (p. 138)
• Firearms/Weapons (p. 138)
• Solicitation and Distribution (p. 139)
• Identity Theft (p. 139)
• Chapter 8 Volunteer Policies (p. 141)
• Assessment of Volunteer Management System (p. 141)
• Volunteer Application (p. 143)
• Volunteer Job Description (p. 143)
• Volunteer Record Keeping (p. 145)
• Volunteer Risk Management (p. 146)
• Chapter 9 Client and Client Services Policies (p. 149)
• Client Confidentiality (p. 149)
• Use of Physical Restraint (p. 150)
• Suspected Illicit Activity (p. 150)
• Infectious Disease Policy (p. 152)
• Audiovisual Consent Policy (p. 153)
• Fraternization (p. 153)
• Appendix A The Human Resource Cycle of Activities (p. 155)
• Appendix B Action Steps for Attracting and Retaining Quality Personnel (p. 157)
• Appendix C Rate Yourself as a Volunteer Motivator (p. 159)
• Appendix D Providing a Motivating Environment (p. 161)
• Appendix E Administrative Simplification under HIPAA: National Standards for Transactions, Security, and Privacy (p. 165)
• Index (p. 175)

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