Human Resources Employee Handbook

Find employment details for Pottawattamie County employees, including pay practices, benefits, security and safety, and more in our Employee Handbook. The handbook can be viewed in its entirety here.

Introduction

Welcome
Mission Statement & Philosophy
Functions/Purpose of the Employee Handbook

Employment

101 - Employment at Will
102 - Equal Employment Opportunity
103 - Code of Employer-Employee Relations
104 - Productive Work Environment/Sexual Harassment & Workplace Violence
105 - Productive Work Environment/Anti-Bullying
106 - Hiring
107 - Employee Classifications
108 - Orientation and Training
109 - Introductory Period for New Hires
110 - Hours of Work
111 - Meal Periods & Rest Breaks
112 - Promotion Policy
113 - Transfer
114 - Secondary Employment
115 - Medical Examinations
116 - Influenza in the Workplace
117 - Communicable Diseases Policy
118 - Restricted/Modified Duty (Light Duty)
119 - Layoff and Recall
120 - Separation of Employment
121 - Personnel Records

Pay Practices

201 - Salary Administration
202 - Pay Procedures
202A - Pay Procedures/ Longevity Pay for Non-Bargaining Employees
203 - Position Classification Plan

Reimbursement of Employee Expenses

301 - Automobile Expenses
302 - Travel Authorization & Reimbursement Policy
303 - Credit Card Policy
304 - Participation in Trade & Professional Associations
305 - Mobile Device Policy

Employee Benefits

401 - Holidays
402 - Vacation Leave
403 - Insurance/Retirement Programs
404 - Educational Assistance Program
405 - Employee Assistance Program
406 - Worker’s Compensation
406.A - Worker’s Compensation/Return to Work Program

County Premises & Work Areas

501 - Maintenance of Work Areas
502 - Personal Property
503 - Parking
504 - Smoking & Tobacco Use
505 - Solicitation

Absence from Work

601 - Attendance and Punctuality
602 - Funeral Leave
603 - Sick Leave
604 - Sick Leave Donation Policy
605 - Court & Jury Service Leave
606 - Leave of Absence
607 - Family & Medical Leave Policy
608 - Inclement Weather/Emergency Courthouse Closing

Personal Conduct

701 - Behavior of Employees
702 - Confidential Nature of County Affairs
703 - Conflicts of Interest
704 - Public Accountability
705 - Personal Appearance of Employees
706 - Personal Finances of Employees
707 - Drug/Alcohol Free Workplace
708 - Breastfeeding Policy
709 - Participation in Community Affairs
710 - Telephone Policy
711 - Disciplinary Procedure
712 - Grievance Procedure

Safety & Security

801 - Weapons Free Workplace Policy
802 - Cameras in the Workplace Policy
803 - Drivers Safety Policy

Appendix A

Drug & Alcohol Testing Program
Phone (712) 328-5799
Hours 8:00am to 4:30pm
Monday through Friday
Location Pottawattamie County Courthouse
Second Floor
227 S 6th St
Council Bluffs, IA 51501