Human Resources
Quinn Administration, 03, 00076
p. 617-287-5150
f. 617-287-5179
Disclaimer
The purpose of this handbook is to acquaint new employees with the University of Massachusetts – Boston and it policies, procedures and benefits. It is intended only as a general summary of rights, responsibilities, benefits and information. The contents of this handbook are considered guidelines. The handbook’s provisions are not conditions of employment; they may be changed from time to time without notice.
THIS HANDBOOK IS NOT INTENDED TO CREATE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED TO CONSTITUTE OR CREATE, A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS - BOSTON AND ITS EMPLOYEES.
The collective bargaining agreements contain the official conditions of employment for bargaining unit members. This handbook does not supersede the collective bargaining agreements. A copy of the collective bargaining agreement that governs your conditions of employment may be obtained through your union representative. This handbook is not intended to substitute, replace, overrule, or modify any existing federal and state laws, agency rules, regulations or policies, or terms of a collective bargaining agreement; nor be inclusive of every policy. Should any information in this handbook conflict with a collective bargaining agreement or federal or state law, the applicable agreement or law will generally take precedence.
Employees are responsible for reading and understanding this handbook and for abiding by the University’s policies and procedures. If you have any questions regarding this handbook, please contact the Department of Human Resources at ext. 5150.