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General work rules are defined as rules that guide the personal conduct of employees relating to accomplishing the duties assigned by management. All employees are required to review and follow the work rules in the State of Iowa Employee Handbook as well as the rules listed below. These rules are not intended to cover every possible situation or occurrence that might result in disciplinary action. Other rules are provided by statute, administrative procedures, past practice, or by management to meet specific conditions. Additional rules may be developed which concern only individual positions, classifications, and/or work units when such rules are required by the nature of the work performed. Violations of these or any of those other applicable rules may also result in appropriate disciplinary action.
Appropriate disciplinary action will be determined on a case-by-case basis depending on the specific facts and circumstances involved. See ([link to disciplinary procedures])
When these rules refer to “authorized” or “unauthorized” conduct, the authorization shall be defined as verbal or written approval or disapproval by the appropriate supervisory authority. These rules typically apply only when you are engaged in the performance of state duties, unless otherwise specified.
Employees are expected to conduct themselves within the requirements of these and other work rules issued under the authority of state and federal laws and rules, and as provided by applicable collective bargaining agreements; however, employees should not carry out any instructions that would result in infractions of health or safety regulations or the violation of any local, state or federal regulations, laws, or rules. Upon the receipt of an illegal or health-threatening instruction, employees must report the concern to a higher-level supervisor immediately. Such higher-level supervisor may include without limitation the Director of the agency. Concerns involving the Director should be brought to the Iowa Commission for the Blind.