Chesapeake Employee Handbook

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The Employee Handbook is designed as a resource to provide employees with basic information concerning policies, procedures, work rules, benefits, and other areas of service.  While the intent of the handbook is to be as comprehensive as possible, it may not address every question or concern an employee may have. For questions or interpretation of human resource policies and procedures referenced within the handbook, please contact the Department of Human Resources at 757-382-6492.

WELCOME

• WELCOME TO THE CITY OF CHESAPEAKE
• GREETINGS FROM THE CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE
• MISSION STATEMENT
• CORE VALUES
• CODE OF ETHICS
• SCOPE AND PURPOSE OF THE HANDBOOK

EMPLOYMENT WITH THE CITY

• THE CITY OF CHESAPEAKE AND ITS GOVERNMENT
• TYPES OF EMPLOYEES
• JOB OPPORTUNITIES
• EMPLOYMENT OF RELATIVES
• PROBATION
• PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
  • PERFORMANCE EVALUATION APPEAL PROCESS
• PROMOTIONS AND TRANSFERS
• TEMPORARY ACTING ASSIGNMENT
• HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT SYSTEM AND COMPENSATION PLAN
• PAY SCHEDULE
• DEDUCTIONS FROM YOUR PAY
• REDUCTION IN FORCE
• RESIGNATION
• EXIT INTERVIEW

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS - General

• LEAVE BENEFITS
  • BENEFITS SUMMARY
  • HOLIDAY LEAVE
  • HOLIDAY PAY
  • ANNUAL LEAVE
  • SICK LEAVE
  • LEAVE FOR SPECIAL PROJECT AND GRANT EMPLOYEES
  • SICK LEAVE BANK
    • Download form Application for Withdrawal of Sick Leave Bank Days
      WORD format (fill-in & print)PDF format (print only)
  • LEAVE DONATION PROGRAM
    • Download form Application to Request Leave Donations
      WORD format (fill-in & print)PDF format (print only)
  • SICK LEAVE FOR FAMILY ILLNESS
  • OVERTIME LEAVE
• FAIR LABOR STANDARDS ACT
  • FAMILY AND MEDICAL LEAVE
  • FUNERAL LEAVE
  • MILITARY LEAVE
  • PUBLIC SERVICE LEAVE
  • SPECIAL DISASTER LEAVE
    • Download form Special Disaster Relief Leave Application
      WORD format (fill-in & print)PDF format (print only)
  • LIBERAL LEAVE
  • LEAVE WITHOUT PAY
• INSURANCE BENEFITS
  • HEALTH INSURANCE
  • LIFE INSURANCE
  • OPTIONAL LIFE INSURANCE
  • DEATH BENEFIT FOR CERTAIN EMPLOYEES
  • PAYMENTS DUE TO DECEASED EMPLOYEES
  • WORKERS' COMPENSATION
• RETIREMENT BENEFITS
  • FULL RETIREMENT
  • EARLY RETIREMENT
  • DISABILITY RETIREMENT
  • MANDATORY RETIREMENT
• DEFERRED COMPENSATION
• FLEXIBLE BENEFIT PLAN
• PRE-PAID LEGAL SERVICES PLAN
• CREDIT UNION
• EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
• EMPLOYEE COMMUNICATIONS COMMITTEE
• WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT

EMPLOYEE CONDUCT

• EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
• HARASSMENT
• SEXUAL HARASSMENT
• SUBSTANCE ABUSE
• WORKPLACE VIOLENCE PREVENTION
• ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS USE AND RETENTION
• DRIVING STANDARDS
• SEAT BELTS
• DISCIPLINE
• GRIEVANCE

GENERAL INFORMATION

• ADMINISTRATIVE INVESTIGATION PROCESS
• ATTENDANCE
• BREAKS
• EMPLOYEE RECORDS
  • Changes in Personal Information
  • Access to Personnel Files
• EMERGENCIES
• INCLEMENT WEATHER
• MEDICAL AND RELATED EXAMINATIONS
• FRAUD
• SAFETY RULES AND REGULATIONS
  • Safety Rules - General
  • Automotive
  • Accident Reporting and Investigation Procedures
  • Construction & Maintenance
  • Industrial & Maintenance
  • Office Safety
• ATTIRE
  • Appropriate Attire
  • Inappropriate Attire
• REFERENCE CHECKS
• OUTSIDE EMPLOYMENT
• OFFICE TELEPHONES
• PERSONAL MAIL
• CELLULAR PHONE USE
• NON-SMOKING BUILDINGS
• SOLICITATION OF DONATIONS
• HANDLING OF COUNTERFEIT BILLS
• CONFLICT OF INTERESTS ACT
• ADMINISTRATIVE REGULATIONS INDEX

If you have any questions about the information on this page, you may contact a member of our Employee Relations staff or email employeerelations@cityofchesapeake.net.