Workplace

• Guide

  Emergency Information

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

  Employee Handbook – Section 204 Employment Separations

  Responsible Office(s): Human Resources

  Last Modified: 07/01/2026
• Procedure

  Federal, Massachusetts, and Local Employer Workplace Posters and Disclosures

  Responsible Office(s): Human Resources
• 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
• Guide

  Interpersonal Violence in the Workplace (Faculty and Staff Assistance Office)

  Responsible Office(s): Human Resources
• Guide

  Leaves of Absence

  Responsible Office(s): Human Resources
• Guidelines

  Mandated Reporters at Boston University

  Responsible Office(s): Equal Opportunity Office
• Policy

  Patents (see Intellectual Property Policy)

  Responsible Office(s): Office of Research
• Policy

  Policy on Minors in Laboratories

  Responsible Office(s): Research Compliance

  Last Modified: 02/21/2017
• Policy

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

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

  Required State and Federal Workplace Posters – Electronic Format
• Policy

  Statement on Diversity

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

  Taxable Relocation Expenses Policy

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

  Volunteer Procedures

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 Animals and Emotional Support Animals (ESA) Policy and Procedures

  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 of the General Counsel

  Last Modified: 12/01/2021
• 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

  Policies and Responsibilities for University Facility Usage

  Responsible Office(s): Office of the University Provost | Office of the Vice President for Real Estate and Facility Services

  Last Modified: 07/01/2015
• 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): Office of the General Counsel

  Last Modified: 12/01/2020
• Policy

  Conflict of Commitment Policy

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

  Conflict of Interest Policy

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

  Last Modified: 12/01/2021
• 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
• Resource

  COVID-19 Prevention & Testing for Our Community
• Guidelines

  COVID-19 Safety and Health Compliance Protocol

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

  Occupational Health Center – COVID-19 & Flu
• 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

  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
• 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

  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