Penn's Division of Human Resources has policies and procedures in place to create consistency in processes and decision-making and to help ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.

Here is the University Policy Manual with some quick links below. Please note that several of these policies and procedures are specific to GSE. For assistance with policy or practice issues or clarifications, please contact GSE HR.

• Confidentiality of Records
• Conflict of Interest
• Domestic or Sexual Violence Leave Policy
• Family and Medical Leave (FMLA)
• Holidays
• Paid Time Off
• Suspension of Normal Operations 
• Time Away From Work
• Time Reporting
• Uses of University Resources
• Verification of Employment
• Worker’s Compensation & Workplace Injury
• Workplace Violence
• GSE-specific:
  • Advance Approval for Extramural Activity
  • Equal Opportunity, Harassment, and Bias Policies and Resources
  • Flexible Work Schedules
  • Hiring Processes
  • Resignation Procedure

Employee Relations

GSE HR is here to help you navigate complex employee relations issues. Our services include coaching, counseling, mediations, and other helpful guidance to assist you through difficult and challenging situations.

If you would like to seek counsel outside of GSE, you can access the following Penn resources and departments:

• Office of the Ombuds
• Office of Equal Opportunity Programs
• Performance Improvement/Disciplinary Policy
• Staff Grievance Procedure
• Staff and Labor Relations Contact Information 
• University Resource Offices
• Workplace Issue Resolution Program