Table of Contents: Nonacademic Human Resource Policies
This web site contains Cornell University's most up-to-date versions of human resource policies for nonacademic, non-bargaining unit staff and supersedes all previous versions. Definitions of appointment (work status) terms are also available.
To locate a policy, check the Alphabetical Listing or the appropriate policy category from the list below.
6.6: Employment
6.7: Administering Wages and Salaries
6.8: Providing Benefits
6.9: Time Away from Work (excluding Academic and Bargaining Unit Staff)
- Includes Vacation, Holiday Time, Sick Leave, Health Care and Personal Leaves, Catastrophic Leave Donation, Funeral Leave, Jury Duty/Court Appearance, Voting Time, Military Leaves of Absence and Military Leave Policy Amendments, Volunteer Firefighter and Emergency Medical Technician Leave and two new sections:
- Family Leaves for Staff. Includes Parental Leaves and Family Health Leaves.
- Medical Leaves for Staff. Includes Short-term Disability, Workers Compensation, Personal Medical Leaves.
6.10: Encouraging Employee Growth
6.11: Resolving Employee Concerns
6.12: Separations
6.13: Operating Practices
Forms
Definitions of Appointment (Work Status)Terms
Disclaimer: These human resource policies are not conditions of employment, and the language is not intended to create a contract between the university and its employees. While every effort has been made to insure the accuracy of the manual, it does not constitute a legal document.

