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COVID-19 Workplace Guidance

Hiring Template Letters

Appointment Letter Language Regarding Required COVID-19 Attestation and Upcoming Proof of Vaccination or Exemption Updated 12/1/21 (.pdf)

Academic Professional and Administrative

Graduate Assistants

Students

Student Employment Appointment Template Letter (.doc)
Student Online I-9 Process Template Letter (.doc)

Civil Service

Teamsters Unit 3

AFSCME Healthcare Unit 4

AFSCME Clerical and Office Unit 6

AFSCME Technical Unit 7

Temporary or Casual Employees

Temporary or Casual Employee Appointment Template Letter (.doc) - Defined as: Temporary (67 days or less) or Casual (consistently 14 hours per week or less)

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