Human Resources Department

EMPLOYEE HANDBOOK

WELCOME

• WELCOME TO THE CITY OF CHESAPEAKE
• GREETINGS FROM THE CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE
• MISSION STATEMENT
• CORE VALUES
• CODE OF ETHICS
• SCOPE AND PURPOSE OF THE HANDBOOK

EMPLOYMENT WITH THE CITY

• THE CITY OF CHESAPEAKE AND ITS GOVERNMENT
• TYPES OF EMPLOYEES
• JOB OPPORTUNITIES
• EMPLOYMENT OF RELATIVES
• PROBATION
• PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
  • PERFORMANCE EVALUATION APPEAL PROCESS
• PROMOTIONS AND TRANSFERS
• TEMPORARY ACTING ASSIGNMENT
• HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT SYSTEM AND COMPENSATION PLAN
• PAY SCHEDULE
• DEDUCTIONS FROM YOUR PAY
• REDUCTION IN FORCE
• RESIGNATION
• EXIT INTERVIEW

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS - General

• LEAVE BENEFITS
  • BENEFITS SUMMARY
  • HOLIDAY LEAVE
  • HOLIDAY PAY
  • ANNUAL LEAVE
  • SICK LEAVE
  • LEAVE FOR SPECIAL PROJECT AND GRANT EMPLOYEES
  • SICK LEAVE BANK
    • Download form Application for Withdrawal of Sick Leave Bank Days
      WORD format (fill-in & print)PDF format (print only)
  • LEAVE DONATION PROGRAM
    • Download form Application to Request Leave Donations
      WORD format (fill-in & print)PDF format (print only)
  • SICK LEAVE FOR FAMILY ILLNESS
  • OVERTIME LEAVE
• FAIR LABOR STANDARDS ACT
• FAMILY AND MEDICAL LEAVE
• FUNERAL LEAVE
• MILITARY LEAVE
• PUBLIC SERVICE LEAVE
• SPECIAL DISASTER LEAVE
  • Download form Special Disaster Relief Leave Application
    WORD format (fill-in & print)PDF format (print only)
• LIBERAL LEAVE
• LEAVE WITHOUT PAY
• INSURANCE BENEFITS
  • HEALTH INSURANCE
  • LIFE INSURANCE
  • OPTIONAL LIFE INSURANCE
  • DEATH BENEFIT FOR CERTAIN EMPLOYEES
  • PAYMENTS DUE TO DECEASED EMPLOYEES
  • WORKERS' COMPENSATION
• RETIREMENT BENEFITS
  • FULL RETIREMENT
  • EARLY RETIREMENT
  • DISABILITY RETIREMENT
  • MANDATORY RETIREMENT
• DEFERRED COMPENSATION
• FLEXIBLE BENEFIT PLAN
• PRE-PAID LEGAL SERVICES PLAN
• CREDIT UNION
• SAVINGS BONDS
• TUITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
  • Download form Tuition Assistance Application
    WORD format (fill-in & print)PDF format (print only)
• EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
• EMPLOYEE COMMUNICATIONS COMMITTEE
• WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT
• RECOGNITION AND INCENTIVE PROGRAM
• EMPLOYEE SUGGESTION PROGRAM

EMPLOYEE CONDUCT

• EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
• HARASSMENT
• SEXUAL HARASSMENT
• SUBSTANCE ABUSE
• WORKPLACE VIOLENCE PREVENTION
• ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS USE AND RETENTION
• DRIVING STANDARDS
• SEAT BELTS
• DISCIPLINE
• GRIEVANCE

GENERAL INFORMATION

• ADMINISTRATIVE INVESTIGATION PROCESS
• ATTENDANCE
• BREAKS
• EMPLOYEE RECORDS
  • Changes in Personal Information
  • Access to Personnel Files
• EMERGENCIES
• INCLEMENT WEATHER
• MEDICAL AND RELATED EXAMINATIONS
• FRAUD
• SAFETY RULES AND REGULATIONS
  • Safety Rules - General
  • Automotive
  • Accident Reporting and Investigation Procedures
  • Construction & Maintenance
  • Industrial & Maintenance
  • Office Safety
• ATTIRE
  • Appropriate Attire
  • Inappropriate Attire
• REFERENCE CHECKS
• OUTSIDE EMPLOYMENT
• OFFICE TELEPHONES
• PERSONAL MAIL
• CELLULAR PHONE USE
• NON-SMOKING BUILDINGS
• SOLICITATION OF DONATIONS
• HANDLING OF COUNTERFEIT BILLS
• CONFLICT OF INTERESTS ACT
• ADMINISTRATIVE REGULATIONS INDEX

If you have any questions about the information on this page, you may contact our Employee Relations & Training Division