The UMBC Contingent I Contract has been modified to include three updates which are listed below. Beginning July 20, 2020, (pay period 03), all contingent I contracts must be documented using the latest form version. New contracts and renewals using the older form will not be accepted.   

Fillable Form: The contingent I contract has been converted from paper into an adobe fillable form to assist with the ease of electronic completion.  The conversion to a docusign document will be forthcoming at a later time so HR can identify efficient workflows that will accommodate the various departmental processes. Therefore, the current submission process for contracts and PAR forms have not changed.

Nepotism Section:  Earlier this year, Human Resources added a new nepotism question to the application forms in the PageUp system. To ensure consistency of the applicant process and compliance with the USM policy on Employment of Members of the Same Family (Nepotism), the contingent I contract has been modified to include a nepotism section. A reference to the USM policy, a list of definitions of “family member”, and a reserved section for candidates to identify applicable family members are now included in the contract. Hiring managers should review this section during the screening stage to verify that a conflict in supervisor/subordinate relationship will not be created. Relationships that may cause an ethical concern regarding grants/sponsored awards should also be considered. The USM nepotism policy applies to all UMBC faculty and staff employees. 

Updated Background Check Information:  The background check section of the contingent I contract has been expanded. In addition to positions with financial responsibilities, background checks must be conducted for positions that will have interaction with youth/minors or any responsibility deemed necessary for a check. An email address will be prompted for the candidate so an authorization release may be emailed directly to them to initiate a background check if one is required. 

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