e Fighting, physical assault, physical violence, or the threat of physical violence while on the job;
f Breach of contract by the employee of any term of the agreement;
g Breach of confidentiality or Conflict of Interest;
h Dishonest or unethical conduct;
i Failure to carry out the duties required in a diligent and competent manner;
j Failure to meet the standards established for the employee of the position;
k Other misconduct while on University property or conducting University business;
NOTE: Employees terminated for gross misconduct will not be eligible for rehire at the University Administration
- a)Review/Approval by OHR: Separations must be reviewed by the appropriate Vice-President and the General Counsel and approved by OHR prior to being finalized. In potential disciplinary situations, the employee may be suspended with the concurrence of OHR until all facts are considered.
- b)Documentation of Separation: All separations from KSU will be fully documented in writing. This documentation will detail the events that led up to the separation and the final reason for separation. The files of employees fired for cause shall be marked accordingly. This documentation is the responsibility of the department from which the employee is separating and should be reviewed with the Human Resources Director. The completion of a Clearance Form (Refer to the HR22 at the end of this section) is required.
- c)Final Wage Payment: Employees separating from KSU will be paid for all hours worked and for time in lieu of vacation earned but not taken as of the last day worked. Payment will normally be made on the last day worked.
- d)Separation: The date of employment separation will be governed as follows:
- i.Last Day Worked: The normal date of separation for employees will be the last day actually worked.
- ii.Employee's Intent Not to Return to Work: The date of separation for employees who give notice of intent not to return to work while on paid or unpaid authorized leave will be the date such notification is received.
- iii.Death: The date of separation for deceased employees is the date of death.
- iv.Failure to Return from Personal Leave: The date of separation in the event an employee fails to return from personal leave of absence will be the last day of authorized leave granted.
- Separation Processing: When the services of an employee are to be terminated and OHR has been contacted, the next out-processing activity will be accomplished as follows:
- i.Exit Interview: All employees to be separated must be referred to OHR for an exit interview.