The 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 severalof these policies and procedures are specific to GSE. For assistance with policy or practice issues or clarifications, please contact GSE HR.

• Advance Approval for Extramural Activity
• Domestic or Sexual Violence Leave Policy
• Family and Medical Leave (FMLA)
• Flexible Work Options
• GSE Equal Opportunity & Harassment Policies
• Hiring Process at Penn GSE (PennKey required)
• Introductory Period
• Principles of Responsible Conduct
• Policy 201.1 – Confidentiality of Records
• Policy 005 – Conflict of Interest
• Resignation Procedure
• Sexual Misconduct Policies 
• Suspension of Normal Activities (University Closings)
• Workplace Accommodations for Employees with Disabilities (ADA)
• Worker’s Compensation & Workplace Injury
• Workplace Violence

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 outside counsel to address employee relations concerns, you can access the following resources and departments:

• Central HR Employee Relations Contacts
• Ombudsman
• Office of Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Programs
• Other University Resource Offices
• Performance Improvement/Disciplinary Action Plan
• Staff Grievance Procedure
• Workplace Issue Resolution Program