The Division of Personnel is providing these "toolbox" documents to assist state agency supervisors and managers in applying best practices in dealing with a variety of critical human resources issues. These documents should not be construed to supercede any law, rule, or policy. In the case of any inconsistencies, the statutory and regulatory provisions shall prevail. For technical assistance, call the Employee Relations Section at 558-3950 extension 57209.   [Download Problems]

Lay Person's Guide to Recruiting in State Government   (4/2009)   NEW

This document provides state agency recruiters and managers an overview of the state merit system recruitment and hiring process.

Attendance Management   (Revised Aug 2005)

Guidance to supervisors in setting attendance and leave expectations.

Employee Discipline (Revised 07/2005)

This revised guide provides extensive information on progressive discipline and the correct steps in the disciplinary process.
Grievance rights notification language (06/09)

Supervisor's Guide to Employee Conduct   (6/2009)   NEW

Guidance to supervisors in establishing standards of employee conduct.

Employee Orientation (6/2009)   NEW

A brief guide to assist employers with the orientation of new employees. A successful orientation, or on-boarding, program accelerates learning and decreases employee turnover, while increasing employee satisfaction and performance.

Return to Work after Illness or Injury (Guidelines)

Supervisors should assist employees in returning to work after their health care providers certify their fitness to do so. This document includes the "Functional Capacity Assessment Form" as an attachment.

Functional Capacity Assessment Form

This form is attached to the employee "Return to Work" guidelines document. It is available here as a separate download.

Fair Labor Standards Act Guidelines

Information on recent FLSA Overtime Changes (10/04).
Examples of Compensation Due Computations (Holiday Workweek)

Determining Paid Military Leave Category   (12/08)

Chart for determining eligibility for paid military leave under the DOP Administrative Rule based on U.S. code reference.

Crediting The Annual Military Leave Allotment   (Updated: 9/2009)

 

Selection Interviewing Guide

This guide will assist supervisors in developing and conducting legally defensible and job-related interviews. Emphasis is on the new "behavioral" questioning technique. [Online Interview Training Resources]

Preventing Harassment in the Workplace

Learn how to: define harassment, recognize improper behaviors, inform employees of their rights, and conduct a proper investigation.

Performance Management and Appraisal Process

 

Guide to Selected Human Resources / Payroll Record Keeping Requirements   (NEW 2/07)

Answers questions about personnel / payroll records retention.