UT Work Rules

The general work rules listed below prohibit certain actions on the part of employees, which, if committed, may be reason for disciplinary action, including termination.  

1. Falsification of University documents and records.
2. Repeated tardiness or unauthorized absence.   Absence of three consecutive days without notification  to the superior without satisfactory reason will be considered a voluntary resignation.
3. Loafing or carelessness on the job.
4. Smoking in areas designated "No Smoking" or in  unauthorized areas on University premises.
5. Soliciting, collecting money, circulating petitions on  University property at any time without the expressed permission of the University.
6. Engaging in labor union activities on University premises; soliciting participation from fellow employees during work time; engaging in work stoppage, strike,  or concerted job action; engaging in picketing on  University premises.
7. Reporting for duty under the influence of intoxicants.
8. Use or possession of alcoholic beverages on University property.
9. The illegal use, manufacture, possession, distribution,  or dispensing of controlled substances on University  premises.
10. Abuse of University equipment or materials.
11. Willful or negligent damage to University property.
12. Violating safety rules or common safety practices on  the job.
13. Violation of University parking or traffic regulations.
14. Unauthorized possession of firearms, explosive  materials or other lethal materials on University  premises.
15. Horseplay, disorderly conduct, or use of abusive language on University premises.
16. Fighting, provoking a fight, attempting to do bodily harm or injury to another employee on University premises.
17. Insubordination or refusal or an employee to follow instructions or to perform designated work where such instructions or work normally and properly may be required of an employee.
18. Interfering with another employee's work.
19. Theft or dishonesty.
20. Immoral behavior affecting ability to perform assigned work.
21. Leaving work without permission; failure to inform supervisor when leaving workstation or area.
22. Failure of employees to report to the assigned work place at the beginning of the work period.
23. Visiting other departments or having visitors during working hours without permission.
24. Excessive use of University telephone for personal calls, charging personal telephone calls to the University.
25. Unauthorized release of confidential information.
26. Refusal to obey security officials, fire and police authorities, or other proper authorities in emergencies.
27. Sleeping on the job.
28. Failure to report an on-the-job-accident, injury, or theft of or damage to University property.
29. Any violation of state or federal law which affects ability to perform assigned work.
30. Tampering with or wantonly destroying University data, records or other information, gaining unauthorized access to such information, disclosing confidential information and other misuse of University information.
31. Failure to notify Personnel Services within five (5) days after conviction of any criminal drug statute for a violation occurring in the workplace.