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Employment Policy & Practice
Workplace policies, procedures, and guidance at Cornell.Get help with policy questions:Employment Policy IndexStart with the Employment Policy Index to find policy and other supporting documents that…
Union Contracts
Building Trades Council (BTC) The contract that Cornell has with the BTC covers employees who work in the building trades such as carpenters, electricians, painters, masons, plumbers, sheet metal…
About
About Human Resources and how we support the people who work at Cornell. In this section you will find: Information about the HR function at Cornell, including our vision, priorities,…
Surveys & Metrics
Surveys Employee Experience Surveys New Hire Findings and actions related to employees' experiences at Cornell during their first months. New Hire Survey …
Communicable Illnesses
In tight-knit communities, public health connects us all. A campus of our size and complexity regularly experiences public health challenges requiring well-organized prevention and response…
Flexible Work
Cornell embraces the use of workplace flexibility where appropriate to support the wellbeing of our employees and achieve our workplace goals.Although not every position can take advantage of…
New Hire Survey
The new hire (acclimation) survey was launched in 2021 and is administered six times a year, i.e., every other month. Staff and bargaining unit employees are invited to take the survey 60-90 days…
Insurance
Cornell provides additional insurance plans to benefits-eligible employees at discounted group rates. Health Care Medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision insurance plan information…
Life Insurance
Benefits-eligible employees receive basic life insurance at no cost and can opt-in to additional voluntary term life insurance for a low rate per pay period.Quick LinksTo access policy…
Personal Accident Insurance
Personal Accident Insurance (PAI) can provide additional financial security in the event of an accident. Our personal accident insurance is offered through New York Life Group Benefit…
Long Term Care Insurance
Long-term care insurance can help you cover the costs of chronic disease, activities of daily living, or long-lasting disability. While nursing home care may be necessary, services can also be…
Auto and Home Insurance
Take advantage of discount rates and the convenience of automatic payroll deduction to protect your car, home, or apartment.Benefits-eligible* faculty and staff may purchase group auto, home,…
Pet Insurance
Don’t forget that pet owners receive discounts at the Cornell College of Veterinary Medicine!Mercer Voluntary Benefits offers pet insurance through Nationwide to benefits-eligible* faculty…
Pay
Cornell is proud to offer competitive salaries, based on a combination of education, skills, experience, and qualifications as they relate to the position being filled, as well as pay equity and…
Time Off
Cornell provides eligible employees with generous time away from work options, including paid vacation and health and personal leaves.Quick LinksHow To Enter Time WorkedHow To Request Time Off…
Education Benefits
At Cornell, learning never stops.For youCommit to one course or get your degree. The time commitment is up to you. Cornell helps you grow your education and career at your own pace with part…
Retirement Savings
Contract College EmployeesNew York State PlansNew York State requires that all regular full-time employees (employees scheduled to work 30 hours or more per week) enroll in a New York…
Financial Assistance
Cornell provides several financial resources to assist faculty and staff.Adoption Assistance Program Reimburses eligible employees for qualified adoption expenses.Cornell Children's…
Parenting
Cornell is proud to be a family-friendly workplace. If you are dealing with issues concerning pregnancy, childcare, breastfeeding, adoption, LGBT parenting, or parenting children with special…
Elder and Adult Care
We know that providing care for a loved one can add pressure to an already demanding university career and family life. We're here to help. Work/Life Program ManagerCornell provides a work/life…