Personnel Policies

This policy manual contains the New Castle County personnel policies which have been promulgated in order to provide fair, consistent, and non-discriminatory human resources administration throughout New Castle County in accordance with existing laws and the applicable collective bargaining agreements. These policies will constitute the authority for human resources related decisions with respect to the subject matter covered by the respective policies. In many cases, these policies represent a combined responsibility of the department, row office, employee, and the Office of Human Resources to act so as to effectively execute the terms of the policy. New policies and changes to existing policies will be sent to employees, and each employee is responsible for keeping his or her manual updated.

  1. 0 - Personnel Policy Index Sorted by Name
  2. 0 - Personnel Policy Index Sorted by Policy Number
  3. 1.00 Discipline Policy (PDF)
  4. 1.01 FLSA Workday and Workweek (PDF)
  5. 1.02 FLSA Law Enforcement Exemption (PDF)
  6. 1.03 Emergency Conditions (PDF)
  7. 1.04 Eligibility for Health Insurance Coverage (PDF)
  8. 2.01 County Take-Home Vehicles (PDF)
  9. 2.02 Maintenance of Ethical Standards (PDF)
  10. 2.03 Administrative Leave with Pay
  11. 2.04 Group Health Insurance Coverage (PDF)
  12. 2.05 Sick Call-off Policy (PDF)
  13. 2.06 Right to Inspect Personnel Files (PDF)
  14. 2.07 Voluntary Exit Interviews (PDF)
  15. 2.08 Direct Deposit (PDF)
  16. 3.01 Leaves of Absence without Pay (PDF)
  17. 3.02 Sick Leave Extensions (PDF)
  18. 3.03 Service Crediting for Rehired Employees (PDF)
  19. 3.04 Leave Policy for Certain Appointed Employees
  20. 3.05 Short-term Disability Related to Pregnancy and Childbirth (PDF)
  21. 3.06 Union Convention Leave (PDF)
  22. 3.07 Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) (PDF)
  23. 3.08 Paid Educational Leave (PDF)
  24. 3.09 Leaves for Court Appearances for Non-County Related Business (PDF)
  25. 3.10 Jury Duty Leave (PDF)
  26. 3.11 Civil Leaves - County Related Court Appearances (PDF)
  27. 3.12 Leave of Absence to Participate in Political Campaigns (PDF)
  28. 3.13 Military Training Leave (PDF)
  29. 3.14 Union Business - Grievance Processing Invetigation (PDF)
  30. 3.15 Family and Medical Leave (PDF)
  31. 3.16 Compensatory Leave - Earning and Usage (PDF)
  32. 3.18 Vacation Accrual and Usage (PDF)
  33. 3.19 Volunteerism and Service (PDF)
  34. 3.20 Agreement to Retire in Fisal Year 2011 (PDF)
  35. 3.21 RESCINDED Physical Therapy at NCC Facilities (PDF)
  36. 3.22 Leave for Medical Treatment of Work Injuries and Illnesses (PDF)
  37. 3.23 Return to Work Policy (PDF)
  38. 3.24 RESCINDED Comprehensive COVID-19
  39. 3.26 Paid Parental Leave
  40. 4.01 Drug Free Workplace Act (PDF)
  41. 4.02 Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) (PDF)
  42. 4.03 Voluntary Demotions (PDF)
  43. 4.04 Oral Board Examinations (PDF)
  44. 4.05 Selection of Individuals for Temporary Seasonal and Recurring Part-time Positions
  45. 4.06 Computers and Technology (PDF)
  46. 4.07 Selection of School Crossing Guards (PDF)
  47. 4.08 Part-time Employees (PDF)
  48. 4.09 Application Forms for Full-time Employment (PDF)
  49. 4.11 Seniority Points (PDF)
  50. 4.12 Review of Examination Materials (PDF)
  51. 4.13 Special Event Time (PDF)
  52. 4.14 Drug and Alcohol Testing Procedures - Pre-Employment Testing (PDF)
  53. 4.15 Dissemination of Information (PDF)
  54. 4.18 FOP Sick Leave Bank (PDF)
  55. 4.18 Form (PDF)
  56. 4.18 Sick Leave Bank (PDF)
  57. 4.19 Nepotism (PDF)
  58. 5.01 Voice Mail (PDF)
  59. 5.02 Loss of Job Requirement - Driving Priveleges (PDF)
  60. 5.03 Drug and Alcohol Testing (PDF)
  61. 5.04 Gifts and Gratuities (PDF)
  62. 5.05 Tuition Reiumbursement (PDF)
  63. 5.06 Tobacco-Free Workplace (PDF)
  64. 5.07 Drug and Alcohol Testing for Commerical Motor Vehicle Operators (PDF)
  65. 5.08 Dress Code (PDF)
  66. 5.09 Workplace Violence (PDF)
  67. 5.10 Harassment (PDF)
  68. 5.11 Employee Incentive Program (PDF)
  69. 5.12 Workplace Environment (PDF)
  70. 5.13 Mobile Communication Devices (PDF)
  71. 5.14 Background Checks (PDF)
  72. 5.15 Tobacco-Free Libary Facilities and Park Play Areas (PDF)
  73. 5.16 Overtime Compensation for Appointed Employees of the Executive Branch
  74. 5.17 Building Security - Employee Identification and Visitor Mgt (PDF)
  75. 5.18 Paid and Unpaid Internships and Co-Ops (PDF)
  76. 5.19 City Wage Tax (PDF)
  77. 5.21 Local 1607 Bilingual Bonus
  78. 5.22 Telecommuting
  79. 5.23 Alternative Work Schedule