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