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- Appointment letters for uncompensated employees should include the following elements:
- A job title for the position to be filled.
- A specification that the position is uncompensated.
- A description of the job responsibilities of the position
- The name of the department or office in which the work is to be performed.
- The name of the uncompensated employee's supervisor.
- A statement that since the position is uncompensated, employee benefits are not available regardless of whether they are statutorily or voluntarily provided by the University (e.g., workers' compensation, health insurance, etc.).
- A statement that the employment is at will and can be terminated without cause.
- A signature block for the employee's acceptance of the terms of the appointment
- The letter should be signed by the authorized university representative who ordinarily signs employment letters for uncompensated employees within the employing division, school or office.
C. Background Checks
- Background checks of newly-engaged uncompensated employees shall be required. Anyone in these positions should undergo the background checks and everyone working with minors should also undergo the Child Abuse background check, including Students who volunteer.
- Fingerprinting of newly-engaged uncompensated employees shall be required unless they are regularly enrolled students of the University.
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