The staff handbook provides general information about Tulane’s employment practices, including the benefits provided to staff and conduct expected from staff members. This page reflects the latest updates to the staff handbook.
The HR Business Partners are a resource, supporting managers and employees with questions about employment-related matters. If you have questions or need additional information, please contact your designated HR Business Partner.
| Month & Year | Policy | Updates/Changes | Pages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb. 2025 | University Holidays and Winter Recess | Added full link to policy | 70 |
| Feb. 2025 | Weapons Policy; Drugs & Alcohol Policy | Added full link to policies | 44 & 46 |
| Feb. 2025 | Consensual RelationshipS Policy | Added full link to policy | 34 |
| Jan. 2025 | Conflict of Commitment & Interest | Added full link to policy | 34 |
| Jan. 2025 | Use of Computers & Technology | Added full link to policy, | 35 |
| Jan. 2025 | Front Page | Updated Tulane logo | 1 |
| Jan. 2025 | University Holidays & Winter Recess | Removed the date previously listed next to Juneteenth, leaving it as simply 'Juneteenth.' | 68 |
| Jan. 2025 | Lactation & Breastfeeding | Added link to full policy. | 22 |
| Jan. 2025 | Equal Opportunity/Anti-Discrimination Policy (EEOC) | Updates to policy full-term links. | 9–12 |
| Jan. 2025 | Nepotism Policy (NP) | Added links to the full policy, redirecting users to the complete document. | 17 |
| Nov. 2024 | Anti-Discrimination Statement | Added the term "shared ancestry." | 9 |
| Nov. 2024 | Harassment Policy | Added the term "shared ancestry." | 10 |
| Nov. 2024 | Emergency Closure Policy | Referenced and hyperlinked the Essential Employee Policy. | 50–52 |
| Nov. 2024 | Departmental Pay Practices | Referenced and hyperlinked the Essential Employee Policy. | 58 |
| Nov. 2024 | Health and Welfare Benefits | Added Short-Term Disability Insurance to the benefits list. | 58–59 |
| Oct. 2024 | FMLA Policy | Revised policy included in the Staff Handbook. | 76–83 |
| Sept. 2024 | Equal Opportunity/Anti-Discrimination Policy (EEOC) | Updated details within the policy. | 10–11 |
| Sept. 2024 | Harassment Policy | Added four additional paragraphs. | Section C |
| Nov. 2021 | Gendered Language | Replaced “he, him, his/she, her, hers” with gender-neutral terms. | Throughout |
