Policies and Procedures
Virginia Tech policies are owned and managed by several different areas of the university. In addition, Virginia Tech follows and enforces the policies governed by the Commonwealth of Virginia’s Department of Human Resources Management (DHRM).
Departments may also have their own Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), many of which include guidelines or standards for department-specific issues. Employees should contact their supervisor for additional information related to departmental procedures.
Employee Relations provides guidance on all employment policies and advises on workplace issues to ensure a fair and consistent treatment for all employees. Please contact the office for a consultation on any of the following policies.
For a complete list of policies and procedures governed by the Commonwealth of Virginia’s Department of Human Resources Management (DHRM), visit DHRM Policies.
Top policies and procedures include:
Virginia Tech Policies outline the expectations of members of the university community, including employees and supervisors in alignment with DHRM HR policies. For a complete list of policies and procedures, visit Virginia Tech’s Policies.
Top policies and procedures include:
- Faculty Handbook - Contains information on employment policies and procedures for all categories of faculty.
- No. 1005 – Health and Safety Policy
- No. 1020 – Policy on a Drug-Free University
- No. 4260 – Probationary Period for Salaried University Staff Employees
- No. 4300 – Hours of Work for University and Classified Staff
- No. 4325 – Alternate Work Site and Telework Policy