Inclement Weather
Inclement Weather Information for Staff
Staff are encouraged to use extreme caution during inclement weather. If the employee feels unsafe commuting to work, no matter how close or how far, the employee is encouraged to use his/her best judgment. Individual decision does not exempt the employee from proper notification of an absence to the supervisor or unit administrator.
In certain instances, the administration of the University may make the decision to close all offices except those recognized as necessary to maintain essential services. In the event of the University closing, information will be posted to the OSU web site and a campus-wide message will be distributed. In addition, any decision will be communicated to University offices and radio and television stations, including KOSU, KSPI, channel 31 in Stillwater; KTOK, KFOR (channel 4), KOCO (channel 5), KOKH (channel 25/FOX 25), KSBI (channel 52), KWTV (channel 9), and OETA-PBS (channel 13) in Oklahoma City; and KRMG, KJRH (channel 2), KOKI (channel 23/FOX 23), KOTV (channel 6), KTUL (channel 8), and KOED-PBS (channel 11) in Tulsa.
Inclement Weather and No University Closing
Employees will use annual leave or compensatory leave to cover the absence. If annual leave or compensatory leave is not available, the leave will be without pay.
Inclement Weather With University Closing
If the university closes, administrative leave will be recorded for those who were scheduled to work during the time of closing. If an employee is scheduled in advance for annual leave or sick leave, the individual will be charged annual leave or sick leave.
For more detailed information, refer to Policy 3-0713 Attendance and Leave for Staff, section 8.01, Inclement Weather, or call Human Resources, (405) 744-5373.
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