Employment-Related Policies

Learn about the policies that affect existing and prospective Allegheny County employees. 

General Employment Policies

Accountability, Conduct, and Ethics Code
Established by the Allegheny County Council, the Accountability, Conduct, and Ethics code outlines the appropriate behavior and accountability standards of elected or appointed Allegheny County officers, employees, and members of agencies. The Accountability, Conduct, and Ethics (ACE) Commission oversees the compliance to the code by investigating complaints and recommending appropriate disciplinary action.

ADA Reasonable Accommodation(PDF, 178KB)
Allegheny County is committed to upholding the principles of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and recognizes the importance of ensuring that individuals of all abilities have equal access to the county's programs, services, and activities.

Anti-Discrimination/Harassment/Retaliation Policy and Procedure(PDF, 63KB)
Allegheny County strives to provide a work environment which promotes respect and provides an opportunity for every employee to develop to their full potential. The reporting form(PDF, 64KB) should be utilized to report incidents of discrimination, harassment, or retaliation.  

Criminal History and Background Check(PDF, 33KB)
As an equal opportunity employer, Allegheny County will not inquire about criminal history at the time of application for employment (except as applicable to exempt departments). Instead, Allegheny County will conduct criminal history and background checks, as applicable, only after a conditional offer of employment has been made and accepted by an employment candidate.

Non-smoking Policy(PDF, 21KB)
Use of tobacco, e-cigarette, vape, etc. products is only permitted within designated areas of Allegheny County property. More information is available in the smoking policy pamphlet(PDF, 310KB) or on the Clean Indoor Air Act webpage.

Pre-Employment Drug Testing(PDF, 48KB)
Allegheny County recognizes the effects of illicit use of drugs and is committed to maintaining a drug-free work environment. All prospective employees, including rehires if separated from county employment for more than one pay period, are required to submit to a drug test if a conditional offer of employment has been extended and accepted. 

Pre-Employment Real Estate Tax Policy(PDF, 200KB)
A component of the pre-employment background check will include verification of Allegheny County real estate tax status(es).

Vehicle Policy(PDF, 160KB)
County-owned vehicles are to be used for official Allegheny County business only, which applies both to vehicles assigned to an employee (regularly or as a take-home option), as well as county-owned vehicles available for daily use in the vehicle pool.

Leave Policies

Family Medical Leave of Absence (FMLA) Policy(PDF, 317KB)
Allegheny County employees may be granted up to 12 weeks of leave for one or more qualifying situations.

Medical Leave of Absence(PDF, 33KB)
Allegheny County may allow authorized time off from work, without pay, for an employee for their own extended sickness or other non-recurring health condition, up to one year.

Personal Leave of Absence(PDF, 34KB)
Allegheny County may allow authorized time off from work, without pay, for an employee for a compelling, non-recurring circumstance, up to one year.