Worker's compensation and disability for 2004.
What do supervisors need to know?  

Changes to the disability programs went into effect January 1, 2004.  Here’s a rundown of some things you need to know as a supervisor to meet your responsibilities and to best guide your employees during a time when they are unable to work due to injury or illness.

  Guidelines for temporary positions help protect staff 

For several years Human Resources has monitored temporary staffing within the University.  Some issues of concern regarding temporaries continue to occur including policy, financial, and ethical matters.  This article will clarify the issues and recommend procedures for hiring and utilizing temporary staff in the future.

  FMLA, Part 2: Forms and tracking

Learn tips and techniques for handling your FMLA responsibilities.

  Integrity in action:
Safeguarding confidential information

We conduct business in a complicated, fast-paced, and service-oriented culture.  Requests for information pour in through e-mail, error reports, telephone inquiries, surveys, drop-in visits, and other means of communication too numerous to mention.  

  Winter is upon us 

Reminders about hazardous weather 

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LeadingEdition is an electronic newsletter for Purdue University supervisors.  It is produced and distributed by Purdue University Human Resource Services four times annually.  If you have questions, comments, or suggestions relating to the newsletter, please call 49-41679 or e-mail us.  Thank you.

Purdue University is an equal access/equal opportunity/affirmative action employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce.  All contents Copyright 2004. Purdue University Human Resource Services. All rights reserved.