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Welcome from Patricia Burks-Jelks,
Director for Human Resources and Services

 

HR ANNOUNCEMENTS


 

Sick Leave Bank Petition

 

TO: UTSI REGULAR 12 MONTH FACULTY AND STAFF

At this time, UTSI does not participate in a sick leave bank. However, as outlined in UT HR Sick Leave Bank policy HRO382, if a signed petition of at least 20 regular faculty & staff members who accrue sick leave is obtained, the administration will consider authorizing the establishment of a sick leave bank for UTSI. In order to participate in the sick leave bank, applicants must have a sick leave balance of at least six days. Three days will be subtracted from the employee’s sick leave balance and hours placed in the bank. All sick leave days contributed to the bank are non-refundable and non-transferable. Also only those employees who are members of the sick leave bank for at least 30 days are eligible to apply for sick leave days from the bank. Pre-existing conditions have other limitations.

For information on enrollment/cancellation, contributions/assessments, eligibility/application and the granting of sick leave days, see the UT HR Sick Leave Bank policy HR0382.

After reading the policy, if you are interested in signing a petition requesting the establishment of a sick leave bank at UTSI, please stop by the HR office to sign the petition by Friday, March 5, 2010. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Patricia Burks-Jelks at pjelks@utsi.edu or call ext. 37226.

 


 

UT Human Resources' redesigned structure and operations debut Monday, Jan. 4.

Part of the redesign will be a new toll-free hotline for HR information. Learn more about the redesign and the info hotline by calling Patricia Burks-Jelks at ext. 37226 or visiting the UT Human Resources Web site.

1-888-444-UTHR


Holiday & Administrative Closing Schedules


All regular University employees in active pay status (as defined in POLICY 105, EMPLOYMENT STATUS) will qualify for holiday pay. 


New Job Postings (02/05/2010)

 


Premium Holiday Announced (10/15/2009)

The State of Tennessee Office of Benefits Administration has announced a premium holiday for December 2009 and January 2010 Medical Insurance Premiums. No deductions will be taken for the PPO, POS, and HMO health plans during those two months. For more information, please see this announcement.


HR Redesign (08/18/09)


The UT Human Resources Redesign is a shared-services model that will make HR services more accessible to employees, simplify processes and increase the effectiveness of HR across the UT System.

As part of the redesign, starting Jan. 4 there will be a new toll-free hotline answered by staff during business hours for employee inquiries about HR issues such as benefits, policies, employment and training opportunities. The number will be 1-888-444-UTHR. We will provide more information about this service in the coming months.


Payroll is Going Green! - Access to the Pay Statement is Changing (05/27/09)


In keeping with the university's efforts to reduce costs, employees will soon have on-line access to their pay statements.  Paper payroll statements will be phased out by August 1, 2009.  For more information on this process, please refer to the following links:

The online pay statements are accessed using NetID. For more information regarding NetID (setup, reset, changing passwords), click here.

Once you know your NetID and password, click here to view your pay statements.

Training sessions are being planned and will occur in early July.


Tobacco Use Surcharge for 2011 (06/25/09)


ATTN: HEALTH INSURANCE PARTICIPANTS


On March 31, 2009, the State, Local Education, and Local Government Insurance Committees voted to implement a $50.00 per month Tobacco Use Surcharge beginning with calendar year 2010 coverage. The Tobacco Use Surcharge has now been delayed for one year. December 2010 will be the first month to include the surcharge for covered employees and spouses who use tobacco products.

Although the surcharge has been delayed until plan year 2011, the lowered co-payments for tobacco quit aids will be available until December 31, 2009.  For more information, please refer to the Tobacco Use Surcharge documents on the State Insurance Administration website.


Annual Leave Tax Deferral Information (06/15/09)


Effective immediately, employees separating from service may elect to make a tax deferred contribution from their unused annual leave payout instead of receiving a lump sum payment. Click here for more information.


Public Records Act

New Rule Regarding Charging for Copies -
Click here!


Health Insurance Changes for 2009


Adverse Weather Information


HR 128 - Additional Training Credit

Human Resources Development Policy HR0128 was revised to encourage supervisors and managers to plan for 32 hours of professional development every year for faculty and staff as part of an overall career development plan, including conferences and programs both outside and within the university.  HR 128 FAQ's.