DIOCESE OF OAKLAND
Chancery/Parish Personnel Policies
January 2007

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Introduction
Bishop’s Welcome
Human Resources’ Welcome
Mission Statement for the Offices of the Diocese

I. Employment Policies
Statement of Management Rights and Responsibilities
Statement of Employees’ Rights and Responsibilities
Equal Employment Opportunity
Diversity Policy

II. Conditions of Employment
Selection of Staff
Employment of Relatives/Contracts with Relatives
Probationary Period/Disciplinary Probation
Employment Status Categories
Exempt and Non-Exempt Status
Personnel Records & Files
Public Statements
Smoking Policy
Unlawful Harassment
Safe Environment for Children
Ethics in Ministry/Workplace Concerns
Job Descriptions
Work Schedule
Business Interruptions
Performance Appraisal
Injury on the Job
Compensation Policy
Time Sheets
Overtime for Non-Exempt Employees
Expense Reimbursement
Out of Area Travel
Communications
Office Voicemail, E-Mail and Internet Systems
Computer and Internet Policy

III. Authorized Leaves of Absence
Holidays - Chancery
Holidays - Parishes
Vacations - 40 hr. workweek (Parishes only)
Vacations - 37.5 hr. workweek (Chancery and/or Parishes) 
Attendance & Notification of Absence
Sick Leave
Jury Duty Leave/Voting Time Off
Family Care and Medical Leave
Partial Paid Family Leave
Pregnancy-Related Leave
Work-Related Disability Leave
Personal Leave
Other Unpaid Leaves
Administrative Leave

IV. Staff Development/Continuing Education

V. Termination of Employment

VI. Other Policies and Procedures
Policy on References
Conciliation, Mediation & Arbitration
Sabbatical Policy for Chancery
Religious and Clergy
Revision of Personnel Policies

Appendicies:

Appendix A: Benefits for Full-Time Employees

Appendix B: Lay Employee's Retirement Plan

Appendix C: Dispute Resolution Process:
Policy
Scope
Definitions
Administration of this Policy
Informal Conciliation Policy
Formal Mediation
Arbitration
Pay Status for Time Spent in Formal Mediation or Arbitration Process

Appendix D: Appropriate Forms
Appendix D: I-9 Form
Appendix D19: Paid Family Leave
Appendix D24: Employee Disciplinary Action Form

Appendix E: Job Classification System and Salary Scales for Lay Parish Employees