32 Miss. Code. R. 24-9.09

Current through October 31, 2024

Section 32-24-9.09 - Personnel Policies for Employees of REACH Center

MDRS has established personnel policies and procedures. (Reference: SPB Employee Handbook, SPB Basic Supervisory Course Handbook, HRD Policy Memoranda, and Executive Director's Memoranda.) Each employee is given in-depth instruction in personnel policies and procedures and signs a statement verifying these procedures has been explained and are understood. All personnel are provided a copy of personnel policies/procedures. Policies are reviewed annually.

Personnel policies and procedures have been developed and implemented to clarify what the Department expects of personnel and what personnel can expect from the Department. MDRS Personnel Policies/Procedures include but are not limited to the following:

1. Employment procedures

a. Authority for hiring and firing

b. Administrative requirements

c. Job descriptions for each position which are provided to the employee

2. Operating policies

a. Probationary period

b. Performance appraisal

c. Conduct and general regulations

d. Hours of work, holidays, vacations, leave of absences

e. Promotion policy

f. Grievance procedures

g. Disciplinary actions

3. Wages/Benefits

a. Method of payment

b. Fringe benefits

c. The Mississippi Tort Reform Act provides limited liability coverage to state service personnel acting within the scope of their duties.

The MDRS does not provide general malpractice liability insurance. The MDRS encourages all personnel to purchase malpractice insurance on a private basis.

32 Miss. Code. R. 24-9.09