Employment

• Procedure

  Academic Research Job Family (ARJF) Procedures – Human Resources
• Resource

  Appendix B – Authorization to Release Information
• Resource

  Appendix C – Offer Letter Language (to be inserted in existing offer letter templates)  
• Policy

  Boston University Family and Medical Leave Policy for Temporary Employees, Part-Time Faculty, and Former Employees

  Responsible Office(s): Human Resources
• Policy

  Boston University Paid Family and Medical Leave Law Policy
• Policy

  BU OneCard Policy (6.4.2)

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• Policy

  Conflict of Commitment Policy

  Responsible Office(s): Office of the University Provost
• Standards

  Cyber Risk Assessment Standard

  Responsible Office(s): Information Services and Technology
• Standards

  Data Center Security Standards

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  Last Modified: 05/01/2026
• Landing Page

  Flexible Work at BU HR Website

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• Guidelines

  Guidance on Advocacy at Boston University

  Responsible Office(s): Office of the University Provost
• Standards

  Log Collection, Analysis, and Retention Standard

  Responsible Office(s): Information Services and Technology
• Policy

  Policy on Responding to Employer Inquiries Regarding Sexual Misconduct

  Responsible Office(s): Equal Opportunity Office | Human Resources
• Guidelines

  Political Activities

  Responsible Office(s): Office of the General Counsel
• Policy

  Sexual Misconduct Hiring Disclosure Policy

  Responsible Office(s): Equal Opportunity Office | Human Resources
• Policy

  Statement on Free Speech and Expression

  Responsible Office(s): Office of the University Provost
• Procedure

  States and Territories Employer Workplace Notices, Disclosures, and Posters

  Responsible Office(s): Human Resources
• Policy

  Transportation Services Policies – BUMC
• Policy

  Transportation Services Policies – CRC

  Responsible Office(s): Transportation Services
• Policy

  Vacation Time Policy for Salaried Graduate Workers

  Responsible Office(s): Office of the Associate Provost Graduate Affairs

COVID-19 & Human Resources

• Resource

  Memo: Important Health Information – Fall 2022
• Guidelines

  Prescription Drug Coverage

  Responsible Office(s): Human Resources

  Last Modified: 01/08/2026
• Procedure

  Provost Update: Lifting of Special Exceptions Due to Omicron Variant, February 15th, 2022 (COVID-19 Back2BU)

  Responsible Office(s): Office of the University Provost
• Guidelines

  Viral Respiratory Illness Guidance: COVID-19 & Flu

Employee Handbook and Policies Manual

• Policy

  About the Employee Handbook

  Responsible Office(s): Human Resources
• Policy

  Boston University Domestic Violence Leave Policy 

  Responsible Office(s): Human Resources

  Last Modified: 07/01/2026
• Policy

  Boston University Intersession Closing Policy

  Responsible Office(s): Human Resources

  Last Modified: 07/01/2026
• Policy

  Boston University Non-Discrimination Policy

  Responsible Office(s): Equal Opportunity Office
• Procedure

  Boston University Non-Discrimination Procedures

  Responsible Office(s): Equal Opportunity Office
• Policy

  Boston University Notice of Nondiscrimination

  Responsible Office(s): Equal Opportunity Office
• Policy

  Boston University Parental Leave Policy  

  Responsible Office(s): Human Resources
• Policy

  Boston University Religious Accommodations Policy  

  Responsible Office(s): Human Resources
• Policy

  Boston University Small Necessities Leave Policy 

  Responsible Office(s): Human Resources
• Policy

  Copyright Policy

  Responsible Office(s): Human Resources | Office of the Dean of Students | Office of the University Provost
• Policy

  Employee Handbook – Section 201 Hours of Work and Compensation

  Responsible Office(s): Human Resources

  Last Modified: 07/01/2026
• Policy

  Employee Handbook – Section 202 Attendance

  Responsible Office(s): Human Resources

  Last Modified: 07/01/2026
• Policy

  Employee Handbook – Section 203 Promotions and Transfers

  Responsible Office(s): Human Resources

  Last Modified: 07/01/2026
• Policy

  Employee Handbook – Section 205 Length of Service

  Responsible Office(s): Human Resources

  Last Modified: 07/01/2026
• Policy

  Employee Handbook – Section 205 Reduction in Workforce

  Responsible Office(s): Human Resources
• Policy

  Employee Handbook – Section 206 Health and Safety

  Responsible Office(s): Human Resources

  Last Modified: 07/01/2026
• Policy

  Employee Handbook – Section 207 Security and Crime Prevention 

  Responsible Office(s): Human Resources
• Policy

  Employee Handbook – Section 208 Smoking

  Responsible Office(s): Human Resources

  Last Modified: 07/01/2026
• Policy

  Employee Handbook – Section 210 Performance Evaluation Program

  Responsible Office(s): Human Resources

  Last Modified: 07/01/2026
• Policy

  Employee Handbook – Section 211 Performance Management and Corrective Action Policy

  Responsible Office(s): Human Resources
• Policy

  Employee Handbook – Section 212 Professional Development

  Responsible Office(s): Human Resources
• Policy

  Employee Handbook – Section 213 Personnel Files 

  Responsible Office(s): Human Resources
• Policy

  Employee Handbook – Section 301 Vacation Leave

  Responsible Office(s): Human Resources

  Last Modified: 07/01/2026
• Policy

  Employee Handbook – Section 302 Personal Days

  Responsible Office(s): Human Resources

  Last Modified: 07/01/2026
• Policy

  Employee Handbook – Section 303A Short-Term Sick Leave Benefit

  Responsible Office(s): Human Resources
• Policy

  Employee Handbook – Section 303C Family Medical Leave

  Responsible Office(s): Human Resources

  Last Modified: 07/01/2026
• Policy

  Employee Handbook – Section 304 Sympathy Leave

  Responsible Office(s): Human Resources

  Last Modified: 07/01/2026
• Policy

  Employee Handbook – Section 305 Jury Duty Leave

  Responsible Office(s): Human Resources

  Last Modified: 07/01/2026
• Policy

  Employee Handbook – Section 306 Military Leave

  Responsible Office(s): Human Resources

  Last Modified: 07/01/2026
• Policy

  Employee Handbook – Section 307 Holidays

  Responsible Office(s): Human Resources

  Last Modified: 07/01/2026
• Policy

  Employee Handbook – Section 308 Compensatory Time Off

  Responsible Office(s): Human Resources

  Last Modified: 07/01/2026
• Policy

  Employee Handbook – Section 310 Emergency Campus Closing

  Responsible Office(s): Human Resources

  Last Modified: 07/01/2026
• Policy

  Employee Handbook – Section 311 Unpaid Personal Leave of Absence

  Responsible Office(s): Human Resources

  Last Modified: 07/01/2026
• Policy

  Employee Handbook – Section 401 Workplace Conduct 

  Responsible Office(s): Human Resources

  Last Modified: 07/01/2026
• Policy

  Employee Handbook – Section 402 Solicitations and Distribution 

  Responsible Office(s): Human Resources

  Last Modified: 07/01/2026
• Policy

  Employee Handbook – Section 404 Conflict of Interest Policies  

  Responsible Office(s): Human Resources
• Policy

  Employee Handbook – Section 404A Conflict of Interest

  Responsible Office(s): Human Resources

  Last Modified: 06/01/2015
• Policy

  Employee Handbook and Policies Manual

  Responsible Office(s): Human Resources

  Last Modified: 07/01/2026
• Supplement

  Employee Handbook State Supplements – All States

  Responsible Office(s): Human Resources
• Supplement

  Employee Handbook State Supplements – Alaska

  Responsible Office(s): Human Resources
• Supplement

  Employee Handbook State Supplements – Arizona

  Responsible Office(s): Human Resources
• Supplement

  Employee Handbook State Supplements – California

  Responsible Office(s): Human Resources
• Policy

  Employee Handbook – Copyright Policy

  Responsible Office(s): Human Resources
• Policy

  Employee Handbook – Section 101 Notice of Non-Discrimination

  Responsible Office(s): Human Resources
• Policy

  Employee Handbook – Section 102 Non-Discrimination

  Responsible Office(s): Human Resources

  Last Modified: 08/01/2026
• Policy

  Employee Handbook – Section 103 Lactation Accommodation

  Responsible Office(s): Human Resources
• Policy

  Employee Handbook – Section 104 Reasonable Accommodations

  Responsible Office(s): Human Resources
• Policy

  Employee Handbook – Section 105 Religious Accommodations

  Responsible Office(s): Human Resources
• Policy

  Employee Handbook – Section 204 Employment Separations

  Responsible Office(s): Human Resources

  Last Modified: 07/01/2026
• Policy

  Employee Handbook – Section 209 Workplace Violence

  Responsible Office(s): Human Resources
• Policy

  Employee Handbook – Section 214 Benefits Overview 

  Responsible Office(s): Human Resources
• Policy

  Employee Handbook – Section 303 Personal and Family Medical Leave Policies 

  Responsible Office(s): Human Resources
• Policy

  Employee Handbook – Section 303B Paid Family and Medical Leave

  Responsible Office(s): Human Resources

  Last Modified: 07/01/2026
• Policy

  Employee Handbook – Section 303D Parental Leave

  Responsible Office(s): Human Resources
• Policy

  Employee Handbook – Section 303E Small Necessities Leave Act 

  Responsible Office(s): Human Resources
• Policy

  Employee Handbook – Section 312 Domestic Violence Leave

  Responsible Office(s): Human Resources
• Policy

  Employee Handbook – Section 403 Code of Ethical Conduct 

  Responsible Office(s): Human Resources
• Policy

  Employee Handbook – Section 405 Intellectual Property Policy  

  Responsible Office(s): Human Resources
• Policy

  Interim Equal Opportunity and Title IX Policy

  Responsible Office(s): Equal Opportunity Office

  Last Modified: 10/08/2025
• Procedure

  Interim Equal Opportunity and Title IX Procedures

  Responsible Office(s): Equal Opportunity Office
• Supplement

  Non-Discrimination Policy – Appendix A

  Responsible Office(s): Equal Opportunity Office
• Supplement

  Non-Discrimination Policy – Appendix B

  Responsible Office(s): Equal Opportunity Office
• Supplement

  Non-Discrimination Policy – Appendix C

  Responsible Office(s): Equal Opportunity Office
• Procedure

  Procedures for Reasonable Accommodations for Employees or Applicants for Employment

  Responsible Office(s): Equal Opportunity Office
• Policy

  Reasonable Accommodations for Individuals with Disabilities, or Individuals who are Pregnant or Have a Pregnancy-Related Condition

  Responsible Office(s): Equal Opportunity Office

  Last Modified: 03/27/2018
• Policy

  Workplace Violence Prevention Policy

  Responsible Office(s): Safety, Security & Preparedness

  Last Modified: 08/15/2025
• Policy

   Employee Handbook – Section 404B Conflicts of Commitment 

  Responsible Office(s): Human Resources

Faculty

• Policy

  Academic Freedom

  Responsible Office(s): Office of the University Provost
• Policy

  Access to Electronic Information Policy

  Responsible Office(s): Office of the Vice President Information Services and Technology

  Last Modified: 06/01/2017
• Policy

  Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine Bylaws

  Responsible Office(s): Office of the Dean Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine

  Last Modified: 02/04/2026
• Policy

  Boston University Non-Discrimination Policy

  Responsible Office(s): Equal Opportunity Office
• Policy

  Boston University Parental Leave Policy  

  Responsible Office(s): Human Resources
• Policy

  Boston University Postdoctoral Association (BUPDA) Mission and Bylaws

  Responsible Office(s): Professional Development and Postdoctoral Affairs
• Policy

  Boston University Small Necessities Leave Policy 

  Responsible Office(s): Human Resources
• Policy

  Constitution of the Boston University Council
• Policy

  Employee Handbook – Section 307 Holidays

  Responsible Office(s): Human Resources

  Last Modified: 07/01/2026
• Policy

  Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Policy

  Responsible Office(s): Equal Opportunity Office

  Last Modified: 07/27/2022
• Resource

  Faculty and Staff Health Commitments, Expectations, Compliance, and Resources

  Responsible Office(s): Office of the Senior Vice President Operations | Office of the University Provost
• Policy

  Faculty Handbook

  Responsible Office(s): Associate Provost for Faculty Affairs
• Policy

  Faculty Handbook: Appointment and Continuance of Appointments for Full-Time Faculty on the Medical Campus

  Responsible Office(s): Associate Provost for Faculty Affairs

  Last Modified: 04/16/2012
• Policy

  Faculty Handbook: Appointment and Reappointment of Faculty on the Charles River Campus

  Responsible Office(s): Associate Provost for Faculty Affairs
• Policy

  Faculty Handbook: Appointment of Deans

  Responsible Office(s): Associate Provost for Faculty Affairs
• Policy

  Faculty Handbook: Classification of Ranks and Titles

  Responsible Office(s): Associate Provost for Faculty Affairs
• Policy

  Faculty Handbook: Discontinuation Policy for Departments and Programs, and Consequent Faculty Terminations

  Responsible Office(s): Associate Provost for Faculty Affairs

  Last Modified: 06/12/2018
• Policy

  Faculty Handbook: Evaluation of Faculty Performance

  Responsible Office(s): Associate Provost for Faculty Affairs
• Policy

  Faculty Handbook: Promotions on the Medical Campus

  Responsible Office(s): Associate Provost for Faculty Affairs

  Last Modified: 06/12/2018
• Policy

  Faculty Handbook: Sabbaticals and Leaves of Absence including Junior Scholar Leave

  Responsible Office(s): Associate Provost for Faculty Affairs
• Policy

  Faculty Handbook: Sexual Misconduct Policies and Procedures

  Responsible Office(s): Equal Opportunity Office
• Policy

  Faculty Practice Foundation (BUSM & BMC) Amended and Restated Bylaws

  Responsible Office(s): Office of the Dean Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine
• Policy

  Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) 

  Responsible Office(s): Human Resources
• Policy

  Fitness for Duty Policy
• Policy

  Institutional Conflicts of Interest in Research Policy

  Responsible Office(s): Research Compliance

  Last Modified: 05/05/2010
• Policy

  Interim Hazing Prevention Policy

  Responsible Office(s): Office of the Dean of Students | Office of the Senior Vice President Operations | Office of the University Provost
• Guide

  Leaves of Absence

  Responsible Office(s): Human Resources
• Resource

  Memo: Important Health Information – Fall 2022
• Supplement

  Non-Discrimination Policy – Appendix A

  Responsible Office(s): Equal Opportunity Office
• Supplement

  Non-Discrimination Policy – Appendix B

  Responsible Office(s): Equal Opportunity Office
• Supplement

  Non-Discrimination Policy – Appendix C

  Responsible Office(s): Equal Opportunity Office
• Policy

  Open Access Policy

  Responsible Office(s): Office of Research
• Resource

  Personal Consulting of Faculty – Guidance for Faculty Personal Consulting Activities

  Responsible Office(s): Office of the General Counsel
• Policy

  Policy on Visiting Faculty and Research Scholars

  Responsible Office(s): Office of Research
• Policy

  Policy Regarding Campus Visitors During the COVID-19 Pandemic – Summer 2021

  Responsible Office(s): Office of the University Provost

  Last Modified: 06/01/2021
• Supplement

  Provost’s Forms Library for Charles River Campus Faculty Actions

  Responsible Office(s): Office of the University Provost
• Policy

  School of Public Health Bylaws

  Responsible Office(s): Office of the Dean School of Public Health
• Policy

  Sexual Misconduct Policy

  Responsible Office(s): Equal Opportunity Office

  Last Modified: 08/01/2021
• Policy

  Workplace Violence Prevention Policy

  Responsible Office(s): Safety, Security & Preparedness

  Last Modified: 08/15/2025

Faculty Handbook: Appointments and Promotions

Policy

Boston University Parental Leave Policy  

Responsible Office(s): Human Resources

Policy

Faculty Handbook: Appointment and Continuance of Appointments for Full-Time Faculty on the Medical Campus

Responsible Office(s): Associate Provost for Faculty Affairs

Last Modified: 04/16/2012

Policy

Faculty Handbook: Appointment and Reappointment of Faculty on the Charles River Campus

Responsible Office(s): Associate Provost for Faculty Affairs

Policy

Faculty Handbook: Appointment of Deans

Responsible Office(s): Associate Provost for Faculty Affairs

Manual

Faculty Handbook: Appointments and Promotions

Responsible Office(s): Associate Provost for Faculty Affairs

Policy

Faculty Handbook: Classification of Ranks and Titles

Responsible Office(s): Associate Provost for Faculty Affairs

Policy

Faculty Handbook: Evaluation of Faculty Performance

Responsible Office(s): Associate Provost for Faculty Affairs

Policy

Faculty Handbook: Promotions on the Medical Campus

Responsible Office(s): Associate Provost for Faculty Affairs

Last Modified: 06/12/2018

Policy

Faculty Handbook: Selection of Chairs on the Charles River Campus

Responsible Office(s): Associate Provost for Faculty Affairs

Last Modified: 05/01/2013

Policy

Faculty Handbook: Selection of Department Chairs on the Medical Campus

Responsible Office(s): Associate Provost for Faculty Affairs

Policy

Faculty Handbook: Tenure and Promotion on the Charles River Campus

Responsible Office(s): Associate Provost for Faculty Affairs

Last Modified: 05/08/2018

Policy

Fitness for Duty Policy

Supplement

Non-Discrimination Policy – Appendix A

Responsible Office(s): Equal Opportunity Office

Policy

Tenure and Promotion on the Charles River Campus

Responsible Office(s): Office of the University Provost

Policy

Workplace Violence Prevention Policy

Responsible Office(s): Safety, Security & Preparedness

Last Modified: 08/15/2025

Faculty Handbook: Ethics and Activities

Policy

Academic Freedom

Responsible Office(s): Office of the University Provost

Policy

Acceptable Use of Computing Services Policy

Responsible Office(s): Office of the Vice President Information Services and Technology

Policy

Access to Electronic Information Policy

Responsible Office(s): Office of the Vice President Information Services and Technology

Last Modified: 06/01/2017

Policy

Amendment to the University Council Constitution – Membership

Responsible Office(s): Office of the University Provost

Policy

Conditions of Use and Policy on Computing Ethics

Responsible Office(s): Office of the Vice President Information Services and Technology

Policy

Conflict of Commitment Policy

Responsible Office(s): Office of the University Provost

Policy

Conflict of Interest Policy

Responsible Office(s): Compliance Services Office | Office of the General Counsel

Last Modified: 09/16/2026

Policy

Copyright Policy

Responsible Office(s): Human Resources | Office of the Dean of Students | Office of the University Provost

Policy

Copyright Policy (faculty)

Responsible Office(s): Office of the University Provost

Policy

External Professional Activity

Responsible Office(s): Office of the University Provost

Manual

Faculty Handbook: Ethics and Activities

Responsible Office(s): Associate Provost for Faculty Affairs

Policy

Faculty Handbook: Faculty Involvement in University Digital Courses

Responsible Office(s): Office of the University Provost

Policy

Gift Policy

Responsible Office(s): Associate Provost for Faculty Affairs

Policy

Institutional Conflicts of Interest in Research Policy

Responsible Office(s): Research Compliance

Last Modified: 05/05/2010

Policy

Intellectual Property Policy

Responsible Office(s): Office of the University Provost

Policy

Investigator Financial Conflicts of Interest Policy for Research

Responsible Office(s): Research Compliance

Last Modified: 07/01/2017

Policy

Policy on Consensual Relationships with Students

Responsible Office(s): Office of the University Provost

Policy

Research Misconduct Policy

Responsible Office(s): Research Compliance

Faculty Handbook: Governance

Policy

Constitution of the Boston University Council

Policy

Constitution of the BU Faculty Assembly and Faculty Council

Manual

Faculty Handbook: Governance

Responsible Office(s): Office of the University Provost

Policy

School of Public Health Bylaws

Responsible Office(s): Office of the Dean School of Public Health

Policy

Trustees Charter, Statutes and By-Laws

Responsible Office(s): Secretary of the Board of Trustees

Faculty Handbook: Human Resources

Policy

Boston University Religious Accommodations Policy  

Responsible Office(s): Human Resources

Policy

Boston University Small Necessities Leave Policy 

Responsible Office(s): Human Resources

Policy

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Policy

Responsible Office(s): Equal Opportunity Office

Last Modified: 07/27/2022

Manual

Faculty Handbook: Human Resources

Responsible Office(s): Human Resources

Policy

Faculty Handbook: Pay Transparency Policy

Responsible Office(s): Human Resources

Policy

Faculty Handbook: Sexual Misconduct Policies and Procedures

Responsible Office(s): Equal Opportunity Office

Policy

Faculty Handbook: Suspension or Termination for Cause

Responsible Office(s): Human Resources

Last Modified: 04/15/2025

Policy

Grievance Procedure

Responsible Office(s): Human Resources

Last Modified: 05/08/2018

Procedure

Interim Equal Opportunity and Title IX Procedures

Responsible Office(s): Equal Opportunity Office

Procedure

Procedures for the Resolution of Non-Title IX Sexual Misconduct Complaints Against Faculty, Staff, Affiliates, and Non-Affiliates

Responsible Office(s): Equal Opportunity Office

Last Modified: 08/01/2021

Procedure

Procedures for the Resolution of Non-Title IX Sexual Misconduct Complaints Against Students

Responsible Office(s): Equal Opportunity Office

Last Modified: 08/01/2021

Policy

Scholar Sponsorship Policy

Responsible Office(s): International Students and Scholars Office

Policy

Sexual Misconduct Policy

Responsible Office(s): Equal Opportunity Office

Last Modified: 08/01/2021

Policy

Workplace Violence Prevention Policy

Responsible Office(s): Safety, Security & Preparedness

Last Modified: 08/15/2025

Faculty Handbook: Leaves and Absences

Policy

Faculty Handbook: Discontinuation Policy for Departments and Programs, and Consequent Faculty Terminations

Responsible Office(s): Associate Provost for Faculty Affairs

Last Modified: 06/12/2018

Policy

Faculty Handbook: Faculty Personal and Family Leave Policies

Responsible Office(s): Associate Provost for Faculty Affairs

Last Modified: 12/01/2017

Policy

Faculty Handbook: Faculty Retirement and Emeritus Status Policy

Responsible Office(s): Associate Provost for Faculty Affairs

Last Modified: 03/23/2017

Manual

Faculty Handbook: Leaves and Absences

Responsible Office(s): Associate Provost for Faculty Affairs

Policy

Faculty Handbook: Sabbaticals and Leaves of Absence including Junior Scholar Leave

Responsible Office(s): Associate Provost for Faculty Affairs

Policy

Fitness for Duty Policy

Instructions and Forms

Supplement

Provost’s Forms Library for Charles River Campus Faculty Actions

Responsible Office(s): Office of the University Provost

Non-Represented Staff

• Policy

  About the Employee Handbook

  Responsible Office(s): Human Resources
• Policy

  Access to Electronic Information Policy

  Responsible Office(s): Office of the Vice President Information Services and Technology

  Last Modified: 06/01/2017
• Policy

  Boston University Intersession Closing Policy

  Responsible Office(s): Human Resources

  Last Modified: 07/01/2026
• Policy

  Boston University Non-Discrimination Policy

  Responsible Office(s): Equal Opportunity Office
• Procedure

  Boston University Non-Discrimination Procedures

  Responsible Office(s): Equal Opportunity Office
• Policy

  Boston University Parental Leave Policy  

  Responsible Office(s): Human Resources
• Policy

  Boston University Religious Accommodations Policy  

  Responsible Office(s): Human Resources
• Guide

  BUHR Compensation Guide

  Responsible Office(s): Human Resources
• Policy

  Copyright Policy

  Responsible Office(s): Human Resources | Office of the Dean of Students | Office of the University Provost
• Policy

  Employee Handbook – Section 201 Hours of Work and Compensation

  Responsible Office(s): Human Resources

  Last Modified: 07/01/2026
• Policy

  Employee Handbook – Section 202 Attendance

  Responsible Office(s): Human Resources

  Last Modified: 07/01/2026
• Policy

  Employee Handbook – Section 203 Promotions and Transfers

  Responsible Office(s): Human Resources

  Last Modified: 07/01/2026
• Policy

  Employee Handbook – Section 204 Termination Notices

  Responsible Office(s): Human Resources
• Policy

  Employee Handbook – Section 205 Length of Service

  Responsible Office(s): Human Resources

  Last Modified: 07/01/2026
• Policy

  Employee Handbook – Section 205 Reduction in Workforce

  Responsible Office(s): Human Resources
• Policy

  Employee Handbook – Section 207 Security and Crime Prevention 

  Responsible Office(s): Human Resources
• Policy

  Employee Handbook – Section 208 Smoking

  Responsible Office(s): Human Resources

  Last Modified: 07/01/2026
• Policy

  Employee Handbook – Section 210 Performance Evaluation Program

  Responsible Office(s): Human Resources

  Last Modified: 07/01/2026
• Policy

  Employee Handbook – Section 211 Performance Management and Corrective Action Policy

  Responsible Office(s): Human Resources
• Policy

  Employee Handbook – Section 212 Professional Development

  Responsible Office(s): Human Resources
• Policy

  Employee Handbook – Section 213 Personnel Files 

  Responsible Office(s): Human Resources
• Policy

  Employee Handbook – Section 301 Vacation Leave

  Responsible Office(s): Human Resources

  Last Modified: 07/01/2026
• Policy

  Employee Handbook – Section 302 Personal Days

  Responsible Office(s): Human Resources

  Last Modified: 07/01/2026
• Policy

  Employee Handbook – Section 303A Short-Term Sick Leave Benefit

  Responsible Office(s): Human Resources
• Policy

  Employee Handbook – Section 303C Family Medical Leave

  Responsible Office(s): Human Resources

  Last Modified: 07/01/2026
• Policy

  Employee Handbook – Section 304 Sympathy Leave

  Responsible Office(s): Human Resources

  Last Modified: 07/01/2026
• Policy

  Employee Handbook – Section 305 Jury Duty Leave

  Responsible Office(s): Human Resources

  Last Modified: 07/01/2026
• Policy

  Employee Handbook – Section 306 Military Leave

  Responsible Office(s): Human Resources

  Last Modified: 07/01/2026
• Policy

  Employee Handbook – Section 307 Holidays

  Responsible Office(s): Human Resources

  Last Modified: 07/01/2026
• Policy

  Employee Handbook – Section 308 Compensatory Time Off

  Responsible Office(s): Human Resources

  Last Modified: 07/01/2026
• Policy

  Employee Handbook – Section 310 Emergency Campus Closing

  Responsible Office(s): Human Resources

  Last Modified: 07/01/2026
• Policy

  Employee Handbook – Section 311 Unpaid Personal Leave of Absence

  Responsible Office(s): Human Resources

  Last Modified: 07/01/2026
• Policy

  Employee Handbook – Section 401 Workplace Conduct 

  Responsible Office(s): Human Resources

  Last Modified: 07/01/2026
• Policy

  Employee Handbook – Section 402 Solicitations and Distribution 

  Responsible Office(s): Human Resources

  Last Modified: 07/01/2026
• Policy

  Employee Handbook – Section 404 Conflict of Interest Policies  

  Responsible Office(s): Human Resources
• Policy

  Employee Handbook – Section 404A Conflict of Interest

  Responsible Office(s): Human Resources

  Last Modified: 06/01/2015
• Policy

  Employee Handbook – Section 405 Copyright – Employees

  Responsible Office(s): Human Resources

  Last Modified: 04/21/2026
• Policy

  Employee Handbook and Policies Manual

  Responsible Office(s): Human Resources

  Last Modified: 07/01/2026
• Policy

  Employee Handbook – Copyright Policy

  Responsible Office(s): Human Resources
• Policy

  Employee Handbook – Section 101 Notice of Non-Discrimination

  Responsible Office(s): Human Resources
• Policy

  Employee Handbook – Section 102 Non-Discrimination

  Responsible Office(s): Human Resources

  Last Modified: 08/01/2026
• Policy

  Employee Handbook – Section 103 Lactation Accommodation

  Responsible Office(s): Human Resources
• Policy

  Employee Handbook – Section 104 Reasonable Accommodations

  Responsible Office(s): Human Resources
• Policy

  Employee Handbook – Section 105 Religious Accommodations

  Responsible Office(s): Human Resources
• Policy

  Employee Handbook – Section 204 Employment Separations

  Responsible Office(s): Human Resources

  Last Modified: 07/01/2026
• Policy

  Employee Handbook – Section 209 Workplace Violence

  Responsible Office(s): Human Resources
• Policy

  Employee Handbook – Section 214 Benefits Overview 

  Responsible Office(s): Human Resources
• Policy

  Employee Handbook – Section 303 Personal and Family Medical Leave Policies 

  Responsible Office(s): Human Resources
• Policy

  Employee Handbook – Section 303B Paid Family and Medical Leave

  Responsible Office(s): Human Resources

  Last Modified: 07/01/2026
• Policy

  Employee Handbook – Section 303D Parental Leave

  Responsible Office(s): Human Resources
• Policy

  Employee Handbook – Section 303E Small Necessities Leave Act 

  Responsible Office(s): Human Resources
• Policy

  Employee Handbook – Section 312 Domestic Violence Leave

  Responsible Office(s): Human Resources
• Policy

  Employee Handbook – Section 403 Code of Ethical Conduct 

  Responsible Office(s): Human Resources
• Policy

  Employee Handbook – Section 405 Intellectual Property Policy  

  Responsible Office(s): Human Resources
• Policy

  Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Policy

  Responsible Office(s): Equal Opportunity Office

  Last Modified: 07/27/2022
• Resource

  Faculty and Staff Health Commitments, Expectations, Compliance, and Resources

  Responsible Office(s): Office of the Senior Vice President Operations | Office of the University Provost
• Policy

  Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) 

  Responsible Office(s): Human Resources
• Policy

  Fitness for Duty Policy
• Guidelines

  Guidelines for Flexible Staff Work Arrangements

  Responsible Office(s): Human Resources
• Policy

  Interim Hazing Prevention Policy

  Responsible Office(s): Office of the Dean of Students | Office of the Senior Vice President Operations | Office of the University Provost
• Guide

  Leaves of Absence

  Responsible Office(s): Human Resources
• Resource

  Memo: Important Health Information – Fall 2022
• Supplement

  Non-Discrimination Policy – Appendix B

  Responsible Office(s): Equal Opportunity Office
• Supplement

  Non-Discrimination Policy – Appendix C

  Responsible Office(s): Equal Opportunity Office
• Procedure

  Procedures for Reasonable Accommodations for Employees or Applicants for Employment

  Responsible Office(s): Equal Opportunity Office
• Procedure

  Procedures for the Resolution of Non-Title IX Sexual Misconduct Complaints Against Faculty, Staff, Affiliates, and Non-Affiliates

  Responsible Office(s): Equal Opportunity Office

  Last Modified: 08/01/2021
• Procedure

  Volunteer Procedures
• Policy

  Workplace Violence Prevention Policy

  Responsible Office(s): Safety, Security & Preparedness

  Last Modified: 08/15/2025
• Policy

   Employee Handbook – Section 404B Conflicts of Commitment 

  Responsible Office(s): Human Resources

Authorized Absences

Policy

Boston University Domestic Violence Leave Policy 

Responsible Office(s): Human Resources

Last Modified: 07/01/2026

Employment Policies

Policy

Boston University Family and Medical Leave Policy for Temporary Employees, Part-Time Faculty, and Former Employees

Responsible Office(s): Human Resources

Policy

Boston University Paid Family and Medical Leave Law Policy

Policy

Employee Handbook – Section 206 Health and Safety

Responsible Office(s): Human Resources

Last Modified: 07/01/2026

Policy

Employee Handbook – Section 204 Employment Separations

Responsible Office(s): Human Resources

Last Modified: 07/01/2026

Policy

Fitness for Duty Policy

Procedure

Procedures for Reasonable Accommodations for Employees or Applicants for Employment

Responsible Office(s): Equal Opportunity Office

Policy

Workplace Violence Prevention Policy

Responsible Office(s): Safety, Security & Preparedness

Last Modified: 08/15/2025

General Policies

Policy

Copyright Policy

Responsible Office(s): Human Resources | Office of the Dean of Students | Office of the University Provost

Policy

Fitness for Duty Policy

Procedure

Volunteer Procedures

Occupational Health

• Policy

  Fitness for Duty Policy
• Guidelines

  Viral Respiratory Illness Guidance: COVID-19 & Flu

Remote Work

• Procedure

  Emergency Campus Closing Standard Operating Procedure

  Responsible Office(s): Human Resources
• Guidelines

  Guidelines for Flexible Staff Work Arrangements

  Responsible Office(s): Human Resources

Student Employment

• Guidelines

  Part-time PhD Students who are Employed Outside Boston University Guidelines

  Responsible Office(s): Office of the Associate Provost Graduate Affairs | Office of the University Provost
• Policy

  Student Work Hours for Employment at Boston University Policy

  Responsible Office(s): Office of the University Provost

  Last Modified: 06/25/2020

Union-Represented

• Procedure

  Boston University Non-Discrimination Procedures

  Responsible Office(s): Equal Opportunity Office
• Policy

  Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) 

  Responsible Office(s): Human Resources
• Guidelines

  Guidelines for Flexible Staff Work Arrangements

  Responsible Office(s): Human Resources
• Policy

  Interim Hazing Prevention Policy

  Responsible Office(s): Office of the Dean of Students | Office of the Senior Vice President Operations | Office of the University Provost
• Guide

  Leaves of Absence

  Responsible Office(s): Human Resources
• Resource

  Union-Represented Staff

Graduate Union

Policy

Vacation Time Policy for Salaried Graduate Workers

Responsible Office(s): Office of the Associate Provost Graduate Affairs

Workplace

• Policy

  Acceptable Use of Computing Services Policy

  Responsible Office(s): Office of the Vice President Information Services and Technology
• Policy

  Background Check Policy

  Responsible Office(s): Human Resources

  Last Modified: 06/16/2025
• Procedure

  Boston University Non-Discrimination Procedures

  Responsible Office(s): Equal Opportunity Office
• Policy

  Boston University Religious Accommodations Policy  

  Responsible Office(s): Human Resources
• Policy

  Code of Ethical Conduct

  Responsible Office(s): Compliance Services Office | Office of the General Counsel

  Last Modified: 09/16/2026
• Procedure

  Complaint Procedures in Cases of Alleged Unlawful Discrimination or Harassment

  Responsible Office(s): Equal Opportunity Office

  Last Modified: 07/27/2022
• Policy

  Conditions of Use and Policy on Computing Ethics

  Responsible Office(s): Office of the Vice President Information Services and Technology
• Guide

  Emergency Information

  Responsible Office(s): Office of the Senior Vice President Operations
• Policy

  Employee Handbook – Section 207 Security and Crime Prevention 

  Responsible Office(s): Human Resources
• Policy

  Employee Handbook – Section 208 Smoking

  Responsible Office(s): Human Resources

  Last Modified: 07/01/2026
• Policy

  Employee Handbook – Section 401 Workplace Conduct 

  Responsible Office(s): Human Resources

  Last Modified: 07/01/2026
• Supplement

  Employee Handbook State Supplements – All States

  Responsible Office(s): Human Resources
• Policy

  Employee Handbook – Section 204 Employment Separations

  Responsible Office(s): Human Resources

  Last Modified: 07/01/2026
• Policy

  Employee Handbook – Section 403 Code of Ethical Conduct 

  Responsible Office(s): Human Resources
• Policy

  Engagement of Professional Services Policy (6.2.14)

  Responsible Office(s): Procure to Pay

  Last Modified: 02/04/2021
• Policy

  Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Policy

  Responsible Office(s): Equal Opportunity Office

  Last Modified: 07/27/2022
• Resource

  Faculty and Staff Health Commitments, Expectations, Compliance, and Resources

  Responsible Office(s): Office of the Senior Vice President Operations | Office of the University Provost
• Policy

  Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) 

  Responsible Office(s): Human Resources
• Procedure

  Federal, Massachusetts, and Local Employer Workplace Posters and Disclosures

  Responsible Office(s): Human Resources
• Guidelines

  Filming on Campus Guidelines

  Responsible Office(s): Public Relations
• Policy

  Fitness for Duty Policy
• Guidelines

  Guidelines for Flexible Staff Work Arrangements

  Responsible Office(s): Human Resources
• Policy

  Illegal Drugs and Alcohol

  Responsible Office(s): Human Resources
• Policy

  Intellectual Property Policy

  Responsible Office(s): Office of the University Provost
• Policy

  International Travel Risk Policy

  Responsible Office(s): Global Programs

  Last Modified: 03/19/2018
• Guide

  Leaves of Absence

  Responsible Office(s): Human Resources
• Guidelines

  Lobbying Guidelines

  Responsible Office(s): Office of the Vice President Federal Relations
• Guidelines

  Mandated Reporters at Boston University

  Responsible Office(s): Equal Opportunity Office
• Resource

  Memo: Important Health Information – Fall 2022
• Supplement

  Non-Discrimination Policy – Appendix B

  Responsible Office(s): Equal Opportunity Office
• Supplement

  Non-Discrimination Policy – Appendix C

  Responsible Office(s): Equal Opportunity Office
• Policy

  Ordering and Contracting (6.2.1)

  Responsible Office(s): Procure to Pay

  Last Modified: 02/04/2021
• Policy

  Patents (see Intellectual Property Policy)

  Responsible Office(s): Office of Research
• Policy

  Policy on Consensual Relationships with Students

  Responsible Office(s): Office of the University Provost
• Policy

  Policy on Minors in Laboratories

  Responsible Office(s): Research Compliance

  Last Modified: 02/21/2017
• Policy

  Policy on Reasonable Accommodations for Employees or Applicants for Employment

  Responsible Office(s): Equal Opportunity Office
• Policy

  Policy on University-Sponsored Campus Meetings, Events, and Gatherings for the Fall 2020 Semester

  Responsible Office(s): Office of the University Provost
• Policy

  Policy Regarding Campus Visitors During the COVID-19 Pandemic – Summer 2021

  Responsible Office(s): Office of the University Provost

  Last Modified: 06/01/2021
• Procedure

  Procedures for Reasonable Accommodations for Employees or Applicants for Employment

  Responsible Office(s): Equal Opportunity Office
• Procedure

  Procedures for the Resolution of Title IX Sexual Misconduct Complaints Against Students, Faculty, Staff, Affiliates, and Non-Affiliates

  Responsible Office(s): Equal Opportunity Office

  Last Modified: 10/13/2021
• Resource

  Protection of Minors Policy: Administrative Policy Review Questions and Answers

  Responsible Office(s): Human Resources
• Guidelines

  Protection of Minors Policy: Appendix A, Training Materials

  Responsible Office(s): Human Resources
• Instructions and Forms

  Protection of Minors Policy: Appendix B, Reporting Materials

  Responsible Office(s): Human Resources
• Instructions and Forms

  Protection of Minors Policy: Appendix C, Sample Third-Party Program Contract Addendum

  Responsible Office(s): Human Resources
• Instructions and Forms

  Protection of Minors Policy: Appendix D, Parental Acknowledgement, Consent, and Release from Liability

  Responsible Office(s): Human Resources
• Procedure

  Protection of Minors Procedures

  Responsible Office(s): Human Resources

  Last Modified: 06/01/2016
• Policy

  Publications & Publicity Policy

  Responsible Office(s): Office of the Dean of Students | Office of the Senior Vice President Operations | Office of the University Provost
• Policy

  Reasonable Accommodations for Individuals with Disabilities, or Individuals who are Pregnant or Have a Pregnancy-Related Condition

  Responsible Office(s): Equal Opportunity Office

  Last Modified: 03/27/2018
• Policy

  Record Retention Policy

  Responsible Office(s): Office of the Controller

  Last Modified: 07/13/2023
• Procedure

  Record Retention Table

  Responsible Office(s): Office of the Controller
• Policy

  Self-Identification of Disabled or Veteran Status

  Responsible Office(s): Equal Opportunity Office
• Policy

  Service and Emotional Support Animals (ESAs) Policies & Procedures — Students

  Responsible Office(s): Office of the Dean of Students
• Policy

  Smoking Policy

  Responsible Office(s): Human Resources

  Last Modified: 07/01/2026
• Policy

  Solicitation and Acceptance of Personal Gifts and Relationships with Suppliers Policy

  Responsible Office(s): Procure to Pay

  Last Modified: 02/04/2021
• Policy

  Statement on Diversity

  Responsible Office(s): Office of the President
• Policy

  Taxable Relocation Expenses Policy

  Responsible Office(s): Office of the Controller
• Policy

  Travel and Business Expense Policy (6.4.1)

  Responsible Office(s): Office of the Controller

  Last Modified: 10/03/2024
• Procedure

  Volunteer Procedures
• Policy

  Workplace Violence Prevention Policy

  Responsible Office(s): Safety, Security & Preparedness

  Last Modified: 08/15/2025

Disability Accommodations

Policy

Policy on Reasonable Accommodations for Employees or Applicants for Employment

Responsible Office(s): Equal Opportunity Office

Procedure

Procedures for Reasonable Accommodations for Employees or Applicants for Employment

Responsible Office(s): Equal Opportunity Office

Policy

Reasonable Accommodations for Individuals with Disabilities, or Individuals who are Pregnant or Have a Pregnancy-Related Condition

Responsible Office(s): Equal Opportunity Office

Last Modified: 03/27/2018

Policy

Self-Identification of Disabled or Veteran Status

Responsible Office(s): Equal Opportunity Office

Policy

Service and Emotional Support Animals (ESAs) Policies & Procedures — Students

Responsible Office(s): Office of the Dean of Students

Employment

Policy

Background Check Policy

Responsible Office(s): Human Resources

Last Modified: 06/16/2025

Policy

Boston University Religious Accommodations Policy  

Responsible Office(s): Human Resources

Procedure

Complaint Procedures in Cases of Alleged Unlawful Discrimination or Harassment

Responsible Office(s): Equal Opportunity Office

Last Modified: 07/27/2022

Policy

Conflict of Interest Policy

Responsible Office(s): Compliance Services Office | Office of the General Counsel

Last Modified: 09/16/2026

Policy

Employee Handbook – Section 401 Workplace Conduct 

Responsible Office(s): Human Resources

Last Modified: 07/01/2026

Policy

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Policy

Responsible Office(s): Equal Opportunity Office

Last Modified: 07/27/2022

Policy

Intellectual Property Policy

Responsible Office(s): Office of the University Provost

Policy

Policy on Reasonable Accommodations for Employees or Applicants for Employment

Responsible Office(s): Equal Opportunity Office

Procedure

Procedures for Reasonable Accommodations for Employees or Applicants for Employment

Responsible Office(s): Equal Opportunity Office

Policy

Scholar Sponsorship Policy

Responsible Office(s): International Students and Scholars Office

Policy

Workplace Violence Prevention Policy

Responsible Office(s): Safety, Security & Preparedness

Last Modified: 08/15/2025

Ethics, Outside Activities, and Gifts

Policy

Code of Ethical Conduct

Responsible Office(s): Compliance Services Office | Office of the General Counsel

Last Modified: 09/16/2026

Policy

Conflict of Commitment Policy

Responsible Office(s): Office of the University Provost

Policy

Conflict of Interest Policy

Responsible Office(s): Compliance Services Office | Office of the General Counsel

Last Modified: 09/16/2026

Policy

Employee Handbook – Section 401 Workplace Conduct 

Responsible Office(s): Human Resources

Last Modified: 07/01/2026

Policy

Employee Handbook – Section 403 Code of Ethical Conduct 

Responsible Office(s): Human Resources

Policy

Engagement of Professional Services Policy (6.2.14)

Responsible Office(s): Procure to Pay

Last Modified: 02/04/2021

Policy

External Professional Activity

Responsible Office(s): Office of the University Provost

Guidelines

Lobbying Guidelines

Responsible Office(s): Office of the Vice President Federal Relations

Policy

Solicitation and Acceptance of Personal Gifts and Relationships with Suppliers Policy

Responsible Office(s): Procure to Pay

Last Modified: 02/04/2021

Information Technology Use, Access, and Security

Policy

Acceptable Use of Computing Services Policy

Responsible Office(s): Office of the Vice President Information Services and Technology

Policy

Access to Electronic Information Policy

Responsible Office(s): Office of the Vice President Information Services and Technology

Last Modified: 06/01/2017

Policy

Conditions of Use and Policy on Computing Ethics

Responsible Office(s): Office of the Vice President Information Services and Technology

Standards

Cyber Risk Assessment Standard

Responsible Office(s): Information Services and Technology

Standards

Cybersecurity Training, Compliance, and Remediation Standards

Last Modified: 05/01/2026

Standards

Data Center Security Standards

Responsible Office(s): Information Services and Technology

Last Modified: 05/01/2026

Standards

Data Lifecycle Management Standard

Responsible Office(s): Information Services and Technology

Last Modified: 05/01/2026

Standards

Data Protection Standards Overview

Responsible Office(s): Information Security

Last Modified: 05/01/2026

Standards

Log Collection, Analysis, and Retention Standard

Responsible Office(s): Information Services and Technology

Standards

Minimum Security Standards

Responsible Office(s): Information Services and Technology

Last Modified: 05/01/2026

Policy

Record Retention Policy

Responsible Office(s): Office of the Controller

Last Modified: 07/13/2023

Procedure

Record Retention Table

Responsible Office(s): Office of the Controller

Standards

Vulnerability Management Standard

Responsible Office(s): Information Services and Technology

Guidelines

Zoom Cloud Recording

Responsible Office(s): Information Services and Technology

Safety and Safe Environments

Policy

Boston University Domestic Violence Leave Policy 

Responsible Office(s): Human Resources

Last Modified: 07/01/2026

Policy

Boston University Non-Discrimination Policy

Responsible Office(s): Equal Opportunity Office

Policy

Employee Handbook – Section 207 Security and Crime Prevention 

Responsible Office(s): Human Resources

Policy

Employee Handbook – Section 208 Smoking

Responsible Office(s): Human Resources

Last Modified: 07/01/2026

Resource

Faculty and Staff Health Commitments, Expectations, Compliance, and Resources

Responsible Office(s): Office of the Senior Vice President Operations | Office of the University Provost

Policy

Interim Hazing Prevention Policy

Responsible Office(s): Office of the Dean of Students | Office of the Senior Vice President Operations | Office of the University Provost

Resource

Memo: Important Health Information – Fall 2022

Supplement

Non-Discrimination Policy – Appendix B

Responsible Office(s): Equal Opportunity Office

Policy

Policy on Consensual Relationships with Students

Responsible Office(s): Office of the University Provost

Policy

Policy Regarding Campus Visitors During the COVID-19 Pandemic – Summer 2021

Responsible Office(s): Office of the University Provost

Last Modified: 06/01/2021

Procedure

Procedures for the Resolution of Non-Title IX Sexual Misconduct Complaints Against Faculty, Staff, Affiliates, and Non-Affiliates

Responsible Office(s): Equal Opportunity Office

Last Modified: 08/01/2021

Procedure

Procedures for the Resolution of Non-Title IX Sexual Misconduct Complaints Against Students

Responsible Office(s): Equal Opportunity Office

Last Modified: 08/01/2021

Policy

Protection of Minors Policy

Responsible Office(s): Human Resources

Last Modified: 02/01/2017

Procedure

Protection of Minors Procedures

Responsible Office(s): Human Resources

Last Modified: 06/01/2016

Policy

Sexual Misconduct Policy

Responsible Office(s): Equal Opportunity Office

Last Modified: 08/01/2021

Policy

Smoking Policy

Responsible Office(s): Human Resources

Last Modified: 07/01/2026

Guidelines

Viral Respiratory Illness Guidance: COVID-19 & Flu

Policy

Workplace Violence Prevention Policy

Responsible Office(s): Safety, Security & Preparedness

Last Modified: 08/15/2025

Travel

Policy

BU OneCard Policy (6.4.2)

Responsible Office(s): Procure to Pay

Policy

International Travel Risk Policy

Responsible Office(s): Global Programs

Last Modified: 03/19/2018

Policy

Ordering and Contracting (6.2.1)

Responsible Office(s): Procure to Pay

Last Modified: 02/04/2021

Policy

Policy Regarding Fall 2020 University-Sponsored Travel

Responsible Office(s): Office of the University Provost

Guidelines

Revised Guidelines on Campus Visitors and University-Sponsored Travel 8.4.2021 Memo

Responsible Office(s): Office of the University Provost

Policy

Travel and Business Expense Policy (6.4.1)

Responsible Office(s): Office of the Controller

Last Modified: 10/03/2024