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Policies and Procedures

Dress Code

Temporary Employees at the University of Miami, Miller School of Medicine are expected to dress professionally for each assignment. Dress codes vary from department to department. During the initial process, our recruiter will review the necessary attire, but a professional appearance is expected at all times.

Drug Free Workplace

The University of Miami, Miller School of Medicine is a Drug-Free/Smoke-Free Workplace. It is the policy of the University that the unlawful manufacturing, distributing, dispensation, possession or use of a controlled substance is prohibited in the University's workplace. Violation of this policy will subject the employee to disciplinary action.

Drug Screening

The University of Miami, Miller School of Medicine requires a pre-employment Drug Test of all applicants. A sample will be collected within 48 hours from your date and time of hire. Failure to take the test within the 48-hour period will preclude future employment with the University for a one-year period from that date.

Email/Internet Usage

Many assignments will require the use of e-mail and/or Internet access. Each department will provide the necessary access, as they deem appropriate. Each applicant will be required to sign our "Confidentiality Agreement", which includes email and Internet usage. Any violation under this policy may result in disciplinary action up to and including termination.

Overtime

Non-exempt (hourly) employees who work more than forty hours in a given week will be compensated at time and half of their rate of pay. All overtime hours must be pre-approved by the immediate supervisor.

Pay Periods

Please refer to the Payroll schedule provided to you during the hiring process. The schedule indicates the payroll due date for timesheet submission as well as the payday for each cycle. Paychecks are not distributed on campus. You will receive a direct deposit form that must be completed and submitted to payroll. Please ensure that you attach a blank voided check.

Sexual Harassment

The University of Miami, Miller School of Medicine reaffirms its commitment to the concept of non-discrimination and to providing a work environment and an educational forum free of sexual harassment.

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