Current Employees FAQ's


Q - Where can I find information about disciplining an employee?
A - USU Policy 311 (Disciplinary Procedures) contains information about a progressive disciplinary process.

Q - I have a meeting with my boss to discuss my performance. Can I have someone from HR sit in on the meeting?
A - An HR person would be willing to sit in on the meeting, as long as the participants realize that he/she would be there only as an unbiased observer.

Q - I was just issued a "letter of expectation" and do not agree with it. What can I do?
A - You have the right to respond to the letter.

Q - What does it mean to be "at-will?"
A - USU Policy 390 (Employment-at-Will) states that "At-will positions are those where employment and compensation can be terminated with or without cause and with or without notice.

Q - I work 20 hours per week in a non-benefited position. My boss just fired me. Can she do that?
A - Individuals who work 50% time or less in a non-benefited position are defined as "at-will" employees. USU Policy 390 (Employment-at-Will) states that "At-will positions are those where employment and compensation can be terminated with or without cause and with or without notice."

Q - How do I apply for unemployment insurance?
A - Contact the Logan office of the Utah Department of Workforce Services, Unemployment section.

Q - I have applied for two positions at USU, and no one has contacted me for an interview yet. Why?
A - There are many answers to this question, depending on the circumstances. One scenario could be that perhaps you weren't minimally qualified for the positions, in which case the return application email would have said that your application was not among those that would be considered further. Another scenario could be that you were not selected for an interview because others had more related experience ? in which case you can view that information by checking the status of the position.


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