Title 780 | Chapter 003 | Regulation 065


780 KAR 3:065.Certified and equivalent service administrative regulations.

Section 1.

Workplace Violence Policy.

(1)

Workplace violence shall be prohibited and include:

(a)

The attempted, threatened or actual conduct of a person who endangers or is likely to endanger the health and safety of state employees or the general public; or

(b)

A threatening statement, harassment or behavior that gives a state employee or member of the general public reasonable cause to believe that his health or safety is at risk.

(2)

Examples of prohibited workplace violence shall include:

(a)

Threats of harm;

(b)

Brandishing or displaying a weapon or an object that resembles a weapon in a manner which would present a safety risk to a state employee or a member of the general public or threatens or intimidates them;

(c)

Intimidating, threatening, or directing abusive language toward another person, either verbally, in writing or by gesture;

(d)

Stalking as defined by KRS 508.130;

(e)

Striking, slapping or otherwise physically attacking another person; or

(f)

Disobeying or failing to follow the reasonable directive of a supervisor to take action or cease actions which create a risk to the health or safety of a state employee or a member of the general public, or threatens or intimidates a state employee or a member of the general public.

(3)

Violation of this section shall constitute grounds for disciplinary action and referral for criminal prosecution.

Section 2.

Kentucky Employee Assistance Program (KEAP). A certified or equivalent employee covered by KRS Chapter 151B may participate in the Kentucky Employee Assistance Program as established in 101 KAR 2:160.

Section 3.

Issuance of Paychecks to State Employees.

(1)

Except as provided in subsection (2) or (3) of this section a paycheck shall be issued to a state employee on the 15th and 30th day of each month.

(2)

If the regularly scheduled pay date falls on a weekend, a paycheck shall be issued on the preceding Friday.

(3)

If the regularly scheduled pay date falls on a state designated holiday, a paycheck shall be issued on the workday preceding the holiday.

Section 4.

Workers' Compensation Fund and Program. Certified and equivalent employees shall be covered under the Self-insured Workers' Compensation Fund and Program established by KRS 18A.375 and 101 KAR 2:140.

HISTORY: (26 Ky.R. 2150; 27 Ky.R. 101; eff. 7-17-2000; 35 Ky.R. 1857; 2229; eff. 5-1-2009; Crt eff. 11-16-2018.)

7-Year Expiration: 11/16/2025

Last Updated: 12/15/2021


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