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Commissioners adopt anti-retaliation and other personnel policies, add bereavement for domestic partners
Summary
Tippecanoe County adopted five personnel policies on April 21, including an anti-retaliation policy and an expanded bereavement leave that covers domestic partners for five work days.
Tippecanoe County commissioners on April 21 adopted five county personnel policies, including a new anti-retaliation policy and an expanded bereavement leave policy that adds five work days of bereavement leave for domestic partners.
County staff presented policy 6-04, described as prohibiting retaliation against employees who report workplace issues such as fraud, waste, abuse, gross mismanagement or conduct that poses threats to health or safety. The board also adopted policy 6-06 (smoking and tobacco use) with updated language, policy 6-18 (personal appearance standards) addressing grooming, jewelry, tattoos and fragrances, and policy 6-19 (dress code) including uniform return requirements.
A motion to approve all five policies was moved, seconded and approved by voice vote. Human Resources staff will publish the updated policy language and incorporate changes into county materials, staff said.
