Non-Renewal Term of Contract Procedure - 63.03.07
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This procedure applies to the non-renewal of contracts for Howard Community College term of contract employees.
Non-Renewal of Term of Contract Employees
- Upon the expiration of the employment period for a term of contract employee, the president, or designee, may, within their full discretion, and without cause and for any reason, choose not to renew the contract of a term of contract employee.
- If employment of a term of contract employee is not to be renewed upon the expiration of the employment period, notice shall be provided to the term of contract employee of such non-renewal as soon as practicable prior to the expiration of the employment period. All effort shall be taken to provide notice at least 30 days prior to the end of the employment period, but providing notice later than that date will not negate or void the non-renewal decision.
Separation Procedures
The office of human resources provides a separation checklist to an employee prior to the last day of work and prior to the release of the final paycheck. The employee completes the separation checklist and schedules an exit interview with a human resources representative. Upon completion of the required separation procedures and exit interview, any final pay is released on the first scheduled pay date following separation
Payment of Earned and Unused Leave Upon Separation
- Earned Annual Leave: Earned and accrued annual leave is paid in lump sum on the second scheduled pay date following the date of separation.
- Sick Leave: Unused sick leave is not payable upon separation following non-renewal of contract.
- Personal Leave: Accrued personal leave is forfeited and not paid out at the time of separation.
Effective Date: 06/22/22
President's Office Use: CHRO