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Available on this page is the Cook County Personnel Rules pursuant to the authority of the Bureau Chief of Human Resources. It is located on the right side of this page, under the Download section.

Additional policies, applicable to Offices Under the President, not included in the Personnel Rules are also found on this page. The titles are listed below. To access a policy simply click the title. Forms associated with any policy are located under the Download section on this page.

  • Anti-Violence Policy
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  • Family Military Leave Policy (NON-FMLA)
  • Emergency FMLA - Addendum to the FMLA Policy
  • Mandatory COVID-19 Vaccination Policy
  • Military Service Leave Policy & Form
  • Nursing Mothers in the Workplace Policy
  • Organ Donor Leave Policy
  • Parental Leave Policy
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  • Physical Distancing Policy
  • Reasonable Accommodation Policy for Employees and Applicants with Disabilities
  • Religious Accommodation Policy
  • Third Step Hearings Procedures and FAQ
  • Telecommuting Policy
  • VESSA Leave Policy
  • Violence-Free Workplace Policy
  • BHR Policies Contact List
  • Onboarding Program Resource Guide

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  • Telecommuting Acknowledgement Form (130.09 KB)
  • Religious Accommodation Request Form (146.71 KB)
  • Personnel Rules Addendum COVID-19 12.1.2022 (408.67 KB)

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