The following policies were approved by the Board on 5/4/17:

Administrative Policy 34 “Technology Use” has been updated to add language regarding the security of passwords, that accessing or transmitting prohibited materials is a policy violation and broaden the County’s type of social media presence.

Human Resources Policy K “Holidays” adds language regarding the historical practice of adding floating holidays to employee’s accruals that start after the beginning of the fiscal year.

Human Resources Policy L “Vacation” clarifies language regarding requests for donated leave.

Human Resources Policy R “Corrective and Disciplinary Actions” adds language to address the recent updates to state law making certain disciplinary matters a public record. The policy also clarifies terminology related to disciplinary matters.

Human Resources Policy EE “Workplace Harassment” updates the policy to add protective classes available under the federal law. It further clarifies the difference between legal harassment and conflicts in the workplace.  The policy also requires supervisors to notify Human Resources even if they resolved a complaint covered by the policy.

If you have any questions let HR or your supervisor know. As always the full text of the policy can be viewed at: https://www.scottcountyiowa.com/hr/policies