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 |
|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | Vacation Policy | Updated the language to include the following: Vacation leave begins accruing during the introductory period but is not considered “earned” and no vacation days may be taken until completion of six consecutive months of employment with the University. There is no payment for accrued unused vacation days at the end of employment if an employee is terminated before completing the six-month introductory period. |
| Dec. 2025 | Flexable Working Arrangement | Updated to reflect revised expectations for hybrid work schedules |
| Oct. 2025 | Equal Opportunity | Reviewed the text on this page and in PDF version of staff handbook. Made sure it aligned with the updated policy that is available here. |
| March 2025 | Nepotism, Employment for Minors | Added full links to policies |
| Feb. 2025 | University Holidays and Winter Recess | Added full link to policy |
| Feb. 2025 | Weapons Policy; Drugs & Alcohol Policy | Added full link to policies |
| Feb. 2025 | Consensual RelationshipS Policy | Added full link to policy |
| Jan. 2025 | Conflict of Commitment & Interest | Added full link to policy |
| Jan. 2025 | Use of Computers & Technology | Added full link to policy, |
| Jan. 2025 | Front Page | Updated Tulane logo |
| Jan. 2025 | University Holidays & Winter Recess | Removed the date previously listed next to Juneteenth, leaving it as simply 'Juneteenth.' |
| Jan. 2025 | Lactation & Breastfeeding | Added link to full policy. |
| Jan. 2025 | Equal Opportunity/Anti-Discrimination Policy (EEOC) | Updates to policy full-term links. |
| Jan. 2025 | Nepotism Policy (NP) | Added links to the full policy, redirecting users to the complete document. |
| Nov. 2024 | Anti-Discrimination Statement | Added the term "shared ancestry." |
| Nov. 2024 | Harassment Policy | Added the term "shared ancestry." |
| Nov. 2024 | Emergency Closure Policy | Referenced and hyperlinked the Essential Employee Policy. |
| Nov. 2024 | Departmental Pay Practices | Referenced and hyperlinked the Essential Employee Policy. |
| Nov. 2024 | Health and Welfare Benefits | Added Short-Term Disability Insurance to the benefits list. |
| Oct. 2024 | FMLA Policy | Revised policy included in the Staff Handbook. |
| Sept. 2024 | Equal Opportunity/Anti-Discrimination Policy (EEOC) | Updated details within the policy. |
| Sept. 2024 | Harassment Policy | Added four additional paragraphs. |
| Nov. 2021 | Gendered Language | Replaced “he, him, his/she, her, hers” with gender-neutral terms. |
