DEFINITIONS

For the purpose of administering the policies contained in this Manual, the following definitions will apply:

AUS

The American University of Sharjah

Contract of employment

An agreement between AUS and an employee whereby the latter undertakes to work under AUS' management and control in return for compensation.

Critical Illness

A situation in which death is very possible or imminent.

Department

All departments (Finance and Administration or Academic), schools or colleges.

Department Head

Dean, director, vice chancellors, chancellor or assistants to the chancellor.

Dependent in residence

The spouse and/or children of an employee residing in Sharjah for at least six months each academic year under a resident visa.

Eligible (Qualified) Dependents

A legal spouse residing permanently with the employee in the U.A.E.

An unmarried child, under age 19, attending school (primary or secondary) full time in the U.A.E., and whose total maintenance or a substantial portion thereof is provided by the employee.

An unmarried child, under age 23, attending school (secondary, university or college) full time outside the U.A.E., who normally resides with the employee during school breaks and holidays must thereof receive at least 50% of the maintenance and support from the employee.

Employee (Regular Employee)

An individual who works for AUS under a definite or indefinite Employment Agreement/Contract. AUS administers all this individual’s pay, benefits and career development locally.

Full Time Student

Any dependent child, up to and including age 23, who is enrolled and attends primary or secondary school, college, university or any accredited trade school on a full time basis. The undergraduate student must be taking a minimum of 12 hours of required College / University credits.

Illegal Drug(s)

Any drug or substance that is not legally obtained or is legally obtained but misused.

Immediate Family Members

Includes the employee's spouse, dependent children, mother, father, brothers, sisters, mother-in-law and father-in-law. No other blood relative will be recognized as they pertain to benefits within this Manual.

Leave of Absence

Approved time off, with or without pay, granted by management.

Legal Drug(s)

Includes prescribed drugs and over-the-counter drugs that are used for the purpose for which they were prescribed or manufactured.

Overtime

Time worked in excess of an employee's normal work schedule.

Point-of-Origin

The place of domicile in the employee's country-of-origin (place of permanent residence, supported by legal documentation). The point-of-origin is agreed upon at the time the Employment Agreement/Contract is executed.

For the purpose of repatriation, annual leave, and other university paid travel, the point-of-origin is considered to be the closest international airport to the employee's residence, which has regular commercial air service.

Salary

Refers to base pay plus any allowances that are included in the employee's Employment Agreement/Contract.

Under the Influence

A drug and /or alcohol that affects the employee in any detectable manner. A scientifically valid test and/or medical device will be the basis for determining the level of influence.