Workplace policies
Complaint resolution
The UW offers resources to help you resolve complaints and conflicts.
Disability accommodation
The University provides reasonable accommodations to employees with disabilities to enable them to perform the essential functions of their positions.
Disability leave
Disability leave is a type of disability accommodation that may be granted to an employee who is unable to perform the essential functions of their current position.
Drugs and alcohol
The UW's policies on drug and alcohol abuse and testing
Employee affinity groups
The Office of Minority Affairs and Diversity (OMA&D) and UW Human Resources (UWHR) partner to support employee affinity groups at the University of Washington.
Employee personnel file
If you would like access to your official personnel file, follow the UW file access procedure.
Employment programs at the University of Washington
Knowing which employment program applies to your position is important because benefits, compensation, time off, and other employment provisions are defined by employment program.
Ethics and conflict of interest
Ethical standards for UW resources, outside employment, gifts, and conflicts of interest
Flexwork policy and process
A flexwork arrangement is a work plan that differs from the standard workweek.
Exemption from civil service
Staff are exempt from Washington state civil service law if they meet one or more exemption criteria.
Inclement weather
Leave use for missed work caused by inclement weather
Staff teaching requirements
The purpose of this policy is to define student academic success courses and set forth the terms and conditions under which qualified staff may teach them.
Meal periods and rest periods
Meal and rest break information for overtime eligible staff and student employees.
Form I-9 requirements and FAQ
All new employees must complete the Employment Eligibility Verification Form I-9 and present original document(s) that establish their identity and employment authorization within three business days of their first day of employment.
Pregnancy accommodation
Information for employees and managers about accommodations related to pregnancy.
Mental health supports
Learn about employee flexibility supports, employer-provided resources, and time off and leave options that are available to help address stress or anxiety.
Providing employee references
Guidelines for providing work references for current or former UW employees
Public health emergency accommodation
Washington state law protects high-risk employees seeking accommodation from exposure to an infectious or contagious disease during a public health emergency.
Staff visa sponsorship
A pilot program between UWHR and the Office of Academic Personnel allows UW units to sponsor staff for H-1B, E-3 and TN visas in qualified, regular, full-time positions.
State service definitions
This webpage summarizes key concepts related to Washington state service for staff in non-temporary positions at UW.
Suspended operations
Information on UW's suspended operations policies, including time off and essential services employees
Telework, remote work, and out-of-state work
Telework refers to an arrangement where an employee works from home or from another location away from the normal workplace.
WA State employee tuition exemption program
The Washington State Employee Tuition Exemption Program is one of the most valuable benefits offered to UW employees who qualify.
Employee U-PASS benefit policy
Learn how to confirm your eligibility for the fully subsidized U-PASS benefit available to all personnel who are receiving wages from UW.
Work disruption planning
Options for time off use and work schedule adjustments to help employees and units accommodate an anticipated short-term disruption.
Workplace violence
The UW is committed to providing a safe workplace and offers resources for reporting concerning behavior and requesting assistance for unsafe, or potentially unsafe, situations.