The HR Partners group advises leaders in all University colleges and departments on an array of issues including university policy and union contract interpretation, performance management, organizational structure, and labor/management relations. As your HR partners, we take a team approach to problem solving to produce effective results consistent with the goals and objectives of each unit.
Collective Bargaining Agreements
- Teamsters (PDF) (Chauffeurs, Teamsters, Warehousemen and Helpers Union No. 597)
- United Academics full-time unit (AAUP/AFT) (PDF)
- United Academics part-time unit (AAUP/AFT)
- United Electrical Workers (PDF) (United Electrical, Radio and Machine Workers of America, Local 267)
- UVM Staff United (PDF)
Tracking, Checklists, and Resources
Employee Performance Review
The performance review is a communication tool designed to support each individual's contribution to the University. The review provides a way to measure skills and accomplishments with reasonable accuracy and uniformity. It provides a way to help identify obstacles to top performance. It should help identify areas for professional growth. It should not, however, be considered the supervisor's only communication tool. Open lines of communication throughout the year help to make effective working relationships.
Each employee is entitled to a thoughtful and careful review. The success of a performance review depends on the supervisor's willingness to complete a constructive and objective assessment, and on the employee's willingness to respond to constructive criticism and to work with the supervisor to overcome performance barriers.
The Performance Improvement Plan, Competency Standards Tool (PDF), and PeopleAdmin- How to Guides can be helpful tools to use during the performance review process.
Steps to Complete Review
Supervisors are expected to complete an annual online performance review for all staff employees.
Non-represented staff reviews must be completed online electronically or completed online by uploading the completed paper forms released by Human Resources. Both processes cover the same content.
Represented/Unionized staff should have a review completed online by uploading documents outlined in the applicable collective bargaining agreement.
Completing the Review Online Electronically (PDF)
Completing the Review Online - Uploading Paper Forms (PDF)
Step-by-Step Supervisor Video: Paper Reviews
Step-by-Step Supervisor Video: Online Form
UE & UVMSU Collective Bargaining Agreement Performance Review Highlights (PDF)
Discipline
UVM supervisors are encouraged to use the principles of discipline in managing the needs of their area. Progressive discipline is corrective action designed to help individuals overcome behavior that has caused problems on the job. Its goal is to help individuals work productively in healthy relationship with others.
- Verbal Warning
- Written Warning
- Suspension
- Termination
It is understood, however, that the University does not have to follow this progression in every case of employee discipline, and it may skip or repeat steps based upon the circumstances of any given case. When an employee's misconduct warrants a higher penalty, the University may move directly to Suspension or Termination.
Our HR Partners team provides expert guidance and assistance to supervisors and managers who are grappling with challenging situations. Please contact your servicing HR Partner directly (see our HR Partner Points of Contact list embedded above), or email uvmler@uvm.edu for help. You may also call 802.656.3150 and ask to be referred to HR Partners.
Family & Medical Leave (FMLA)
The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) is a federal law that provides eligible employees of covered employers with unpaid, job-protected leave for specific family and medical reasons. If you have questions about your rights and entitlements or if you are a supervisor who has received a request under FMLA, please contact uvmler@uvm.edu.
- Employee Rights Under the Family & Medical Leave Act (pdf)
- Leave of Absence Form (pdf)
- FMLA Tracking Spreadsheet (xlsx)
- Certification for Employee's Serious Health Condition (pdf)
- Certification for Family Member's Serious Health Condition (pdf)
- FMLA Designation Notice Template (pdf)
- FMLA Eligibility Rights and Responsibilities Template (pdf)
- FMLA Checklist (pdf)
- FMLA Procedure (pdf)
To see a list of comprehensive and up-to-date forms related to employment, visit Forms.
Labor & Employee Relations Misc.
Labor Relations in the New UVM Environment (video) Video is 1 hour and 24 minutes long.
A helpful video for Deans and Directors supervising represented faculty and staff members at UVM. Video is located on UVM Streaming website and requires login with your UVM NetID and password.