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Chapter 1: Fundamentals

1.1: Terms and Acronyms
1.2: Purpose of Manual
1.3: Manual Distribution and Revisions
1.3: Manual Distribution and Revisions Exhibit A
1.4: Management Responsibilities
1.5: Code of Ethics
1.6: Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmation
1.6: Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmation Action
Exhibit B - Request For Reasonable Accomodation

Chapter 2: Recruitment
and Placement

2.1: NJDOP Definitions
2.2: Recruitment
2.3: Conflict of Interest/Nepotism
2.4: Interview Guidelines
2.5: Appointment to County Employment
2.6: Job Titles and Specifications
2.7: Orientation
2.7: Orientation Exhibit C - Orientation Checklist
2.7: Orientation Exhibit D - Statement of Confidentiality & Non Disclosure of Information
2.7: Orientation Exhibit E - Continuation of Group Health for Employees and Dependents
2.7: Orientation Exhibit G - Recognition of Unions
2.8: Working Test Period
2.9: Bonding
2.10: Volunteers and Internships

Chapter 3: Changes in Employment & Separation of Service

3.1: Transfers
3.2: Promotions
3.3: Classifications and Reclassification
3.4: Layoffs
3.4: Layoffs Exhibit H - Individual Notice of Layoff
3.4: Layoffs Exhibit I - General Notice of Layoff or Demotion
3.5: Resignation
3.6: Termination
3.6: Termination Exhibit J - Guide to Termination For Cause
3.7: Forfeiture of Public Office
3.8: Retirement
3.9: Exit Interview
3.9: Exit Interview Exhibit F – Termination Checklist
3.9: Exit Interview Exhibit L – Exit Interview
3.10: Re-Employment

Chapter 4: Compensation

4.1: Salary and Wages
4.2: Delivery of Pay
4.3: Payroll Deductions
4.4: Non-Union Management Employees Overtime/ Compensatory Time

Chapter 5: Employee Benefits

5.1: Health Benefits
5.1: Health Benefits Exhibit L - Children's Health Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2009
5.1: Health Benefits Exhibit N - Election of Coverage Dependent
5.2: Waiving Medical and-or Prescription
5.2: Employee Benefits Exhibit 0 - Waiving Medical and/or Prescription - Employee Medical Prescription Benefit Waiver
5.3: Group Life Insurance
5.4: Pension Plan
5.5: Educational Benefits
5.6: Worker's Compensation
5.7: Light Duty
5.7: Light Duty Exhibit P - Light Duty Agreement
5.8: Unemployment Compensation
5.9: Disability Benefits
5.10: Employee Assistance Program
5.11: Disease Prevention
5.12: Additional Optional Benefits

Chapter 6: Leave Time

6.1: Intro to Paid and Unpaid Leave
6.1: Intro to Paid and Unpaid Leave Exhibit Q - Leave Request
6.2: Holidays
6.3: Vacation
6.4: Sick Leave
6.4: Leave Time Exhibit K - Sick Leave
6.5: Administrative Leave
6.6: Bereavement Leave
6.7: Military Leave
6.8: Convention Leave
6.9: Jury Duty
6.10: Disability
6.11: Unpaid Leave
6.11: Unpaid Leave Exhibit R - NJFLA and FMLA General Info
6.11: Unpaid Leave Exhibit S
6.12: Sick Leave Donation
6.13: Paid Family Leave

Chapter 7: Conduct and Performance

7.1: Performance Evaluation
7.1: Performance Evaluation Exhibit T - Cover Sheet
7.1: Performance Evaluation Exhibit T - Evaluation Form
7:1: Performance Evaluation Exhibit T - Job Description Form
7.2: Inappropriate Behavior
7.3: Discipline
7.3: Discipline Exhibit U - Discipline Memorandum
7.4: Hours of Work
7.5: Absence and Tardiness
7.6: Drugs and Alcohol
7.6: Drugs and Alcohol Exhibit V - Alcohol Fact Sheet
7.7: Prohibition of Discrimination, Harassment or Hostile Environments
7.8: Appearance
7.9: Telephone Use and Visitors
7.10: Computers, Internet Use, and Electronics Resources
7.11: Political Activity
7.12: Confidentiality of Personnel Matters
7.13: Animals
7.14: Dispute Resolution
7.15: Grievances

Chapter 8: Safety and Security

8.1: Introduction
8.2: Injury On The Job
8.2: Injury On The Job Exhibit Z Report
8.3: Building Security
8.4: Incidents Involving County Property
8.4: Incidents Involving County Property Exhibit W - Notice of Accident Form
8.5: Handguns and Other Weapons
8.6: Vehicle Safety
8.7: Right To Know
8.8: Defibrillator

Chapter 9: General Rules and Regulations

9.1: Personnel Records
9.2: Emergency Closing of County Offices
9.3: Vital Info
9.3: Vital Info Exhibit X - Notice of Vital Information Change
9.4: Workspaces and Workplaces
9.5: Charitable Campaigns and other Solicitations
9.6: Emergency Service Volunteers
9.7: Outside Employment
9.8: County Property Equipment and Supplies
9.9: Use of County Vehicles
9.10: Reimbursement For Expenses
9.10: Reimbursement For Expenses Exhibit Y - Travel Request Form
9:11: Uniforms
9.12: Union Membership and Fees
9.13: Strikes and Lockouts
9.14: Indemnification

Additional Resources

Additional Resources