IUPUI Winter Weather Advisories
Policies for Staff if Campus Remains Open
When the campus remains open during adverse weather, employees are expected to use their best judgment if adverse weather creates extreme travel hazards for commuting to and from the workplace. They should not endanger themselves nor ignore the statements of local law-enforcement officials about traveling during adverse weather. Staff should make every effort to notify their supervisor if they cannot get to work, and advance notice requirements for use of time off will be waived.
Visit http://www.iupui.edu/~prepared/weather/ for more details. The web site also provides quick links to road conditions in Marion County and the rest of the state, local traffic conditions, the National Weather Service, and a set of weather cams throughout Indiana.
Options for Covering an Absence Due to Adverse Weather When the Campus Remains Open
Staff are advised to save paid-time-off benefits for unexpected weather conditions.
| Option | Exempt Professional Staff | Nonexempt Professional Staff | Support and Service Staff |
|---|---|---|---|
| PTO | Yes | Yes | No |
| Vacation | No | No | Yes |
| Compensatory Time | No | Yes | Yes |
| Sick time | No | No | No |
| Absent Without Pay and With Time Off Accrual | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Make Up Time in Same Work Week* | No | Yes | Yes |
| Work from Home* | Yes | Yes | Yes |
* Requires supervisory approval.
When the campus remains open, one of the above options must be used in adverse weather situations such as, but not limited to:
- The employee chooses not to travel to work.
- The employee cannot travel to work due to unplowed roads, declared county road emergencies, or other reasons preventing the employee from coming to work.
- The employee chooses to leave work early.
- A department head releases employees early or elects to suspend operations for all or part of a day.
