New and Recently Updated Policies
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Research Misconduct
The Research Misconduct policy has been updated to reflect the Public Health Service (PHS) regulations on research misconduct, effective January 1, 2026. ISU’s policy changes incorporate the updates necessary to comply with the revised PHS regulations. In addition, the revision separates the policy and procedures into distinct documents to align with ISU’s standard policy format.
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New Policy - Engaging Independent Contractors
The policy defines the requirements for engaging the services of independent contractors and consultants before services are performed, determining the relationship governing these services, and maintaining compliance with state and federal laws. A Department of Labor ruling in January 2024 highlighted the need for a consistent and uniform process for classifying independent contractors. Misclassification of employee versus independent contractor can result in Department of Labor penalties and IRS fines.