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Municipal Personnel Policies

The City of Camden is pleased to provide an online version of our Employee Policy Manual. Please note that policies are subject to change without prior notice and there may be a delay between the new or revised policy being placed online. There may also be additional policies not included in the online policy book which remain in effect.

Table of Contents

INTRODUCTION

Chapter I - GENERAL EMPLOYMENT POLICIES

I.1. Equal Employment Opportunities

I.2. Affirmative Action

I.3. Prohibiting Discrimination, Harassment or Hostile Environments in the Workplace

I.4. Employment Application Process

I.5. Change of Address and Other Pertinent Data

I.6. Driver's Licenses

I.7. Working Test Period

I.8. Permanent Status

I.9. Employee Relations

I.10. Your Supervisor

I.11. Employee Evaluations - Performance Assessment Review (PAR)

I.12 Salaries

I.13. Exempt and Non-Exempt

I.14. Pay Day

I.15. Pay Advances

I.16. Attendance/Absenteeism

I.17. Punctuality

I.18. Lateness

I.19. Decorum

I.20. Dress Code

I.21. Sick Days

I.22. Vacation Time

I.23. Flex Time

I.24. Overtime

I.25. Comp-Time

I.26. Holidays

I.27. Donated Leave

I.28. Promotions

I.29. Seniority

I.30. Transfer

I.31. Discipline

I.32. Resolution of Problems and/or Complaints

I.33. Grievances

I.34. New Jersey Civil Service Commission Appeal

I.35. Resignation

I.36. Workplace Violence Policy

Chapter II- EMPLOYEE BENEFITS POLICIES

II.1. Health Benefits

II.2. Pension/Life Insurance

II.3. Injured On Duty

II.4. Jury Duty

II.5. Leave of Absence

II.6. Death In Family

II.7. Family Medical Leave Act and New Jersey Medical Leave Act

Chapter III - GENERAL POLICIES & PRACTICES

III.1. Phone Policy

III.2. Cellular Telephone Use

III.3. City Property

III.4. No Smoking

III.5. Rest Break

III.6. Employees Expenses

III.7. Travel Expenses While on City Business

III.8. Public Information

III.9. Discussion of matter with Attorneys, Investigators, or Litigants

III.10. Substance Abuse

III.11. Drug & Alcohol Screening

III.12. Political Activities

III.13. Solicitations

III.14. Training Program, including Seminar or Conventions

III.15. Special Licenses and Membership Fees

III.16. Credit Unions

III.17. Open Public Records Act (OPRA)

III.18. E-Mail and Internet Code of Conduct

III.19. Information Technology Resources

III.20. Vehicle Usage Policy

III.21. Family Members and Guests

III.22. Customer Service Standards

III.23. No Tips Or Gratuities

III.24. Use of Time Cards and the Attendance System

III.25. Retaliatory Action Prohibited

Chapter IV - EMERGENCIES

IV. 1. Procedure in Case of Fire

IV. 2. All Emergencies

IV. 3. Command Center - Fire

IV. 4. Fire Drills

IV. 5. Command Center - Bomb Threat/Explosive

IV. 6. Employee Responsibilities (Bomb)