This Human Resources webpage is the official source of policies and procedures relating to the employment relationship with Wake Forest University. The Human Resources Policies and Procedures are not intended to be a contract of employment, express or implied, between any employee and Wake Forest University as North Carolina is an “at will” employment state. The University reserves the right to revise the content of the Human Resources policies and procedures, in whole or in part, with or without notice and the policies listed here are current and supersede all previous policies. In all cases, the Human Resources policies are intended to be consistent with the prevailing state and federal laws and regulations. Questions regarding the interpretation of these University policies and procedures should be directed to a member of the Human Resources team by contacting us at AskHR@wfu.edu or (336) 758-4700.
Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action
- Equal Opportunity
- Sexual and Workplace Harassment Prevention
- Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability
General Provisions
- Standard Workweek and Hours of Work
- Variable Work Schedule (Flex-time)
- Personnel Records
- Workplace Violence
- Weapons on Campus
- Whistleblower Non-Retaliation
- Smoke Free
Offering Employment
- Recruitment and Selection
- Pre-Employment Drug Screening and Background Check
- Employment of Minors
- Promotions and Transfers
Employee Benefits
- Education Benefits for Employees
- Tuition Reduction for Dependent Children
- Tuition Reduction for Spouses and Domestic Partners
- Domestic Partner Benefits
- Short Term Disability
Salary Administration
Leave Administration
- Paid Time Off
- Parental Leave – Staff
- Bereavement Leave
- Family and Medical Leave
- Civil Leave
- Military Leave and Reemployment Rights
- Workers Compensation Leave
- Administrative Leave and Release Time
- Leave Without Pay
- Inclement Weather and Other Unusual Conditions
- Voluntary Shared PTO Leave
Employee Relations
- Corrective Actions and Dismissal of Staff
- Protection for Minors
- Staff Grievance and Appeal
- Reductions in Force
- Substance Abuse Prevention
Leaving Wake Forest University
