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Purpose and Scope
To standardize the departmental practice pursuant to Miami University's Telecommunications Policy regarding 1) the issuance of cell phone stipends, and 2) expectations for those employees receiving such stipends.
Policy and Procedures
Stipend Amounts
- Tier 1 - $19/month
- Tier 2 - $39/month
- Tier 3 - $50/month
Stipend Qualification
1. By area
- Building and Utilities Maintenance - Tier 1
- Planning, Architecture and Engineering - Tier 3
- Rec Center (Unclassified employees only) - Tier 3
- Goggin Ice Center (Unclassified employees only) - Tier 3
- Conference and Event Services (full-time only) - Tier 3
2. By Title/Job Assignment
- BGA Rovers - Tier 1
- Building Services Coordinators - Tier 1
- Building Services Events - Tier 1
- Grounds Coordinators - Tier 1
- Horticulturist - Tier 1
- Stationary Engineers - Tier 1
- Locksmiths - Tier 2
- Planners - Tier 2
- Supervisors and Above - Tier 3
3. If an employee qualifies for a stipend by job area AND title, the employee receives the highest possible tier.
De Minimis Use
- Defined as personal cell phone usage for business purposes that is:
- A personal contact preference AND/OR
- Infrequent AND/OR
- Not a condition of employment
2. Stipends are not provided for de minimis use.
Grandfathering
As of the original date of this SOP, employees with existing stipends who remain eligible to receive a stipend will not have current stipend amounts reduced based on this SOP.
- If an employee changes area, title, and/or job assignment after the most recent revision date of this SOP, their stipend will change in accordance with this SOP.
Employees Without a Personal Cell Phone
If an employee qualifies for a stipend but does not have a personal cell phone, Miami University will provide a phone with service for business/work purposes only, as needed.
Expectations for Employees Receiving Stipends
Employees will provide personal cell phone number to PFD Administration.
- If cell phone number changes, employee must notify PFD Administration of the change within five (5) business days.
Personal cell phone will be used for business communications during scheduled work hours.
- Employee will make reasonable efforts to receive and respond to communications.
Revision History