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Human Resources News
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Tips to get the best benefit from your employee benefits
April 27, 2020
Employee benefits are more than just a health care plan and a retirement account. A study by the Bureau of Labor Statistics found that benefits count for almost 30 percent of employee compensation. 绿奴天花板 staff benefits count for between 30 to 49% percent of our annual salary.
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April 27, 2020
Each month Human Resources provides an update on systemwide projects currently in process. The details of these projects are still being worked on and communication will also be sent to those directly impacted prior to the effective date of the change.
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Changes to flex spending accounts
April 17, 2020
The Coronavirus pandemic has changed almost every part of our lives. That upheaval may include the amount you choose to invest in your flex spending (FSA) accounts. During open enrollment, you may want to consider increasing or decreasing the amount that you set aside in your healthcare and dependent care flex spending account funds.
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April 17, 2020
The University of Alaska Fairbanks' Career Services is working to provide you with relevant and helpful links. More resources will be added so keep checking back for updates.
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Open Enrollment is NOW and goes through May 8
April 17, 2020
Open Enrollment is here! This is your annual opportunity to change your health plan, add or drop dependents, elect a Flexible Spending Account, supplemental life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment insurance (AD&D). All changes you make now will be effective July 1, 2020.
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HR Guidance - Leave types and time tracking
April 10, 2020
As we near the end of the current pay period, I want to make sure that everyone has the information they need to submit and approve timesheets. Over the past week, we have been working to implement the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA). We have been interpreting the requirements of the act and creating new leave balances. The process has not been without glitches and in some cases federal guidance didn't come until after the implementation deadline.
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April 03, 2020
If you have a dependent care flexible spending account that you set up to pay for day care of after school care for your child under the age of 13, and that care is no longer available, you might be able to make changes to your deduction.
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April 02, 2020
Each month Human Resources provides an update on systemwide projects currently in process. The details of these projects are still being worked on and communication will also be sent to those directly impacted prior to the effective date of the change.
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Direct Deposit--submit electronically
April 02, 2020
Good news! The direct deposit form is now an ELECTRONIC FORM. Effective immediately, employees may use the electronic Direct Deposit Form to start, change or stop their direct deposit.
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April 01, 2020
Feeling anxious about COVID-19? There are ways to help.