780 KAR 3:065. Certified and equivalent service administrative regulations

Section 1. Workplace Violence Policy. (1) Workplace violence shall be prohibited and include: (a) The attempted, threatened or actual conduct of a person who endangers or is likely to endanger the health and safety of state employees or the general public; or (b) A threatening statement, harassment or behavior that gives a state employee or member of the general public reasonable cause to believe that his health or safety is at risk. (2) Examples of prohibited workplace violence shall include: (a) Threats of harm; (b) Brandishing or displaying a weapon or an object that resembles a weapon in a manner which would present a safety risk to a state employee or a member of the general public or threatens or intimidates them; (c) Intimidating, threatening, or directing abusive language toward another person, either verbally, in writing or by gesture; (d) Stalking as defined by KRS 508.130; (e) Striking, slapping or otherwise physically attacking another person; or (f) Disobeying or failing to follow the reasonable directive of a supervisor to take action or cease actions which create a risk to the health or safety of a state employee or a member of the general public, or threatens or intimidates a state employee or a member of the general public. (3) Violation of this section shall constitute grounds for disciplinary action and referral for criminal prosecution. Section 2. Kentucky Employee Assistance Program (KEAP). A certified or equivalent employee covered by KRS Chapter 151B may participate in the Kentucky Employee Assistance Program as established in 101 KAR 2:160. Section 3. Issuance of Paychecks to State Employees. (1) Except as provided in subsection (2) or (3) of this section a paycheck shall be issued to a state employee on the 15th and 30th day of each month. (2) If the regularly scheduled pay date falls on a weekend, a paycheck shall be issued on the preceding Friday

ticipate in the Kentucky Employee Assistance Program as established in 101 KAR 2:160. Section 3. Issuance of Paychecks to State Employees. (1) Except as provided in subsection (2) or (3) of this section a paycheck shall be issued to a state employee on the 15th and 30th day of each month. (2) If the regularly scheduled pay date falls on a weekend, a paycheck shall be issued on the preceding Friday. (3) If the regularly scheduled pay date falls on a state designated holiday, a paycheck shall be issued on the workday preceding the holiday. Section 4. Workers' Compensation Fund and Program. Certified and equivalent employees shall be covered under the Self-insured Workers' Compensation Fund and Program established by KRS 18A.375 and 101 KAR 2:140.