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    In an effort to ensure Executive Branch employees who are victims of domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking receive essential remedies, resources and referrals, the Commonwealth, through the Governor's Executive Order #491, has established a policy and program designed to assist victims, hold perpetrators accountable, and offer policy guidance, training and support to state agency managers and employees.
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    This is not a general application to apply for employment with the state. It is used when an agency personnel department has requested that a job seeker fill it out when applying for a specific job.
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    The process of hiring a new state employee.
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    The HR/CMS V9 is a state-wide collaborative effort, designed to transform the way the Commonwealth of Massachusetts does business, by integrating, modernizing and standardizing key business processes in human resources, time and attendance and payroll. The upgrade of PeopleSoft's Human Capital Management (HCM) software solution to version 9.0 will provide an eApplication PeopleSoft foundation and allow the Commonwealth increased functionality and, efficiency along with improved access to information.
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    Types of paid leave for state employees.
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    A list of legal holidays and the dates on which they will be observed.
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    Code of Conduct for Executive Branch managers, issued on June 30, 1997
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    Guidelines and checklists for new employee orientation.
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    Policy for the prevention and elimination of sexual harassment in the workplace.
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    Revised Policy and guideline for time and attendance records for state employees (10/23/2012)

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