All new classified staff must comply with the appropriate bargaining unit agreement including participation and union dues requirements when applicable.

Western's Conducting Background Checks Policy requires a thorough review of all new hires including a criminal background review, reference, credential, education and employment history verification.  Criminal conviction records are reviewed as they related to the content and nature of the work.  A criminal background check is required when there is a 3 month break in service with Western for professional and classified staff and a break of 4 consecutive quarters for faculty.  Continued employment is contingent upon a completed background check satisfactory to the University.

To be eligible for employment, all new hires must be able to:

♦  Comply with the University's Verifying Employment Eligibility Policy,

♦  Show employment eligibility verification as required b the U.S. Citizenship and
   Immigration Services (USCIS) within 3 days of hire, and

♦  Submit a completed W-4 form including a valid U.S. social security number.

All new employees must comply with the University's Measles Policy which requires completion of the Measles Immunization Report form.

All employees must be able to perform the essential functions of their position with or without accommodations.  Applicants and employees may make confidential inquiries about reasonable accommodations for a disability by contacting Human Resources Disability Services Unit at 360-650-3774.

Questions regarding conditions of employment can be directed to Human Resources at 360-650-3774.