Policies

It is the Commonwealth's objective to establish and maintain a work environment free from the adverse effects of alcohol and other drugs. The effects of alcohol and other drugs in the workplace could undermine the productivity of the Commonwealth’s workforce, one of Virginia’s greatest assets. The adverse effects of alcohol and other drugs create a serious threat to the welfare of fellow employees and to Virginia's citizens. The Commonwealth, therefore, adopts the following policy and procedures to address alcohol and other drug problems in the public work force.

File Download: DHRM Policy 1.05 Alcohol And Other Drugs

Establishes guidelines for employees to serve an introductory period of employment to determine if the employee will be granted full classified status.

File Download: DHRM Policy 1.45 Probationary Period

The purpose of this policy is to set forth the Commonwealth’s Standards of Conduct and the disciplinary process that agencies must utilize to address unacceptable behavior, conduct, and related employment problems in the workplace, or outside the workplace when conduct impacts an employee’s ability to do his/her job and/or influences the agency’s overall effectiveness.

File Download: DHRM Policy 1.60 Standards Of Conduct

The purpose of this policy is to ensure the appropriate, responsible, and safe use of electronic communications and social media by employees. This policy establishes minimum standards for all state employees. Agencies may supplement this policy as necessary, as long as such supplement is consistent with this policy.

File Download: DHRM Policy 1.75 Use Of Electronics And Social Media

The Civility in the Workplace policy defines prohibited conduct in general terms. Because all potential behaviors cannot be anticipated or listed, this guide provides some examples of prohibited behaviors but is not intended to be all inclusive.

File Download: DHRM Policy 2.35 Civility In The Workplace Policy Guide 2019

The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) is a federally mandated program that was signed into law on February 5, 1993 and amended by the National Defense Authorization Act on January 28, 2008. Enforcement actions under FMLA can be brought by either the United States Department of Labor or individual employees.

File Download: DHRM Policy 4.20 Family And Medical Leave

All positions covered under the Virginia Personnel Act to include salaried full-time, quasi-full-time, and part-time classified and restricted employees. The policy also applies to salaried “at-will” employees.

File Download: DHRM Policy 4.21 Parental Leave.pdf

It is the policy of the Commonwealth to grant employees up to 16 hours of paid leave in any leave year to provide volunteer services through eligible non-profit organizations within or outside their communities. Such service may be provided as a member of a service organization or through authorized school assistance.

File Download: DHRM Policy 4.40 School Assistance And Volunteer Service