Information for New Employees

Information on employment and benefits and the associated paperwork necessary to get you on payroll and enrolled in benefits.

All faculty, staff and administration are provided with a current copy of the Employee Handbook upon employment. The handbook is updated annually and the most recent copy is available online. In addition to the Employee Handbook, faculty should refer to the Faculty Handbook for separate information on faculty careers, governance and policies. The Faculty Handbook is located on the Provost's website.

From orientation to retirement, an overview of the expectations and requirements for current employees.

Health care and life insurance benefits, retirement options, educational assistance programs, and other programs and services to our staff and faculty.

Parental leave, preschool and afterschool programs, summer camps, babysitting and faculty meeting child care.

Resources for candidate and new hire spouse/partners seeking employment in the area.

Required employment and benefits forms for new hires.

The Newcomers Club holds several activities each year to welcome the newest members of our community and provide opportunities for new faculty and staff to become acquainted. Activities are open to those hired in the last three years.

Lexington real estate resources, relocation services, University housing rentals and the W&L home loan program