EMPLOYEE HANDBOOK June 1, 2017

1 ARCHDIOCESE OF ST. LOUIS. For Offices and Agencies EMPLOYEE HANDBOOK . june 1, 2017 . MISSION STATEMENT. As Catholics in the Archdiocese of St. Louis, in communion with the Bishop of Rome, we are called by our Lord Jesus Christ to be His Church and live His Gospel. With joy, we strive to fulfill our Baptismal calling by prayer and worship, teaching and showing our faith, serving others, and fostering unity in diversity. Guided by the Holy Spirit, we commit ourselves to the responsible stewardship of all God's gifts. CARDINAL RIGALI CENTER. 20 ARCHBISHOP MAY DRIVE. ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI 63119. P) F) ARCHDIOCESE OF ST. LOUIS OFFICE OF THE ARCHBISHOP. Dear EMPLOYEE of the Archdiocese of St.

2 Louis, Thank you for your service as an EMPLOYEE of the Archdiocese of St. Louis. As a member of our Archdiocesan staff, you belong to a team of dedicated women and men who minister to God's people in the 11 counties that make up our Archdiocese. Together, using a Ministry Team Model that emphasizes accountability, collaboration and unity, we carry out the command of Christ to love our neighbor and serve all those in need. Our Mission is to proclaim the Gospel in our actions and our words. Your service directly contributes to fulfilling this mission. As my co-worker, you serve Christ in His people. I hope your work will be challenging, rewarding and enjoyable.

3 I urge you to place your daily responsibilities in the hands of our Lord and to pray that the Holy Spirit will guide you in faithfully carrying out your work. The purpose of this EMPLOYEE HANDBOOK is to acquaint you with the Archdiocese of St. Louis and inform you of the present policies, practices, procedures and benefits, which may apply to you as a member of one of our Archdiocesan office or agency staffs. We trust that in your work with us you will experience personal development and spiritual growth. May God bless you and your service of His Church. Sincerely yours in Christ, Most Reverend Robert J. Carlson Archbishop of St. Louis TABLE OF CONTENTS.

4 MISSION STATEMENT .. preface WELCOME LETTER FROM THE ARCHBISHOP .. preface LIST OF OFFICES AND AGENCIES .. 1. HISTORY OF THE ARCHDIOCESE OF ST. LOUIS .. 3. WITNESS STATEMENT .. 4. IMPLEMENTATION OF THIS WITNESS STATEMENT .. 5. SAFE ENVIRONMENT PROGRAM 6. 7. PURPOSE OF THIS HANDBOOK .. 8. Nature Of Employment .. 9. Equal Employment Opportunity .. 9. EMPLOYMENT POLICIES AND PRACTICES .. 10. EMPLOYEE 10. Nepotism .. 11. Payroll Periods .. 11. EMPLOYEE Self-Service .. 11. Overtime .. 12. Service Date .. 12. Work Schedules .. 12. Breaks And Meal Periods .. 13. Payroll 13. Safe Harbor Policy .. 13. Absences/Tardiness .. 14. Personnel Records .. 14. Status Changes.

5 14. Internal Transfer 14. Separation From Employment .. 15. Final Paycheck .. 15. Procedures For Appealing Discharge .. 15. STANDARDS OF CONDUCT .. 16. i Harassment Including Sexual Harassment .. 16. Weapons Policy .. 17. Violence Prevention .. 18. Data and Communications Network Usage Policies .. 18. Archdiocese of St. Louis IT Survival Guide .. 19. Mobile Device/Cell Phone Use .. 19. Drug And Alcohol Abuse .. 19. Smoking .. 20. Confidentiality .. 20. Inspections .. 20. Our Expectations .. 21. Performance Standards .. 21. Whistleblower Policy .. 22. Conflict Resolution .. 23. Performance Appraisal .. 23. BENEFITS .. 24. Benefit Summary Plan Descriptions.

6 24. EMPLOYEE Benefit Eligibility Threshold and Waiting Periods .. 25. EMPLOYEE Benefits .. 26. Health Insurance Plan .. 26. Prescription .. 26. Dental .. 26. Basic Life and AD&D 27. Voluntary Life 27. Long Term Disability Insurance .. 27. Retirement Plan 403(b) .. 27. Adoption Assistance Program .. 28. EMPLOYEE Assistance Plan (EAP) .. 28. Flexible Spending Account (FSA) .. 28. Professional Growth .. 29. Social Security and Medicare .. 29. Workers' Compensation .. 29. Liability Coverage .. 29. Unemployment Insurance .. 29. TIME OFF POLICIES .. 30. Vacation Time .. 30. Sick Time .. 32. Holidays and Holy Days .. 34. Bereavement 34. Parental Leave For Birth Of A Child Or Adoption.

7 35. Leave Of Absence .. 35. Personal Leave .. 35. Military Leave .. 35. ii Family And Medical Leave (FMLA) .. 35. Military Family Leave Entitlements Under FMLA .. 38. Jury Duty .. 38. Disclaimer .. 39. ADDENDUM #1 .. 40. ARCHDIOCESE OF ST. LOUIS EMPLOYEE . HANDBOOK ACKNOWLEDGEMENT .. 43. iii List of Offices and Agencies The Archdiocese of St. Louis EMPLOYEE HANDBOOK is applicable to the lay employees at the following locations. Airport Ministry Annual Catholic Appeal Archbishop, Office of the Archdiocesan Archives & Records Building and Real Estate, Office of Catholic Cemeteries (for items not covered in the CBA). Catholic Charities Archdiocese of Saint Louis (for items not covered in their HANDBOOK ).

8 Catholic Education Office (for items not covered in their HANDBOOK ). Catholic Renewal Center Catholic Youth Apostolate - CYC Sports - Youth Ministry, Office of - REAP Team - Young Adult Ministry, Office of Central Purchasing Child and Youth Protection Chancellor, Office of the Communications and Planning, Office of - Saint Louis Review (for items not covered in the CBA). Consecrated Life, Office of Ecumenical and Interreligious Affairs, Office for Father Dempsey's Charities Finance Office, Archdiocesan General Counsel, Office of Hispanic Ministry, Office of Human Resources, Office of Information Technology, Office of Internal Audit Kenrick-Glennon Seminary (for items not covered in their HANDBOOK ).

9 Laity and Family Life, Office of Metropolitan Tribunal Mission Office Natural Family Planning, Office of Newman Centers Paul VI Institute Permanent Diaconate, Office of Priests' Mutual Benefit Society Priest Personnel, Office of Regina Cleri 1. Respect Life Apostolate Risk Management, Office of Sacred Worship, Office of Safe Environment Program Office Shared Accounting Services St. Charles Lwanga Center Stewardship and the Annual Catholic Appeal, Office of Today and Tomorrow Educational Foundation Vicar General, Office of Vocations, Office of 2. HISTORY OF THE ARCHDIOCESE OF ST. LOUIS. The Archdiocese of St. Louis is rich in history. Beginning with the establishment of the first parish along the banks of the Mississippi in 1759, our Archdiocese has played a vital role in the history of both our region and the Catholic Church in the United States.

10 The eleven counties that presently make up our Archdiocese are a tiny fraction of the original territory that was the Diocese of St. Louis. In fact, the Archdiocese of St. Louis once extended as far west as the Rocky Mountains and included all or part of fourteen states. The diocese was established on July 18, 1826 when Pope Leo XIII divided what was then the territory of the Louisiana Purchase into two dioceses: one here in St. Louis and the other remaining, as it had been, in the city of New Orleans. The first Bishop of the new diocese was Joseph Rosati, a member of the Vincentian Fathers. America moved west and on July 20, 1847 Pope Pius IX made St. Louis an Archdiocese.