The University of Alabama has approved the creation of a policy that will allow for four weeks of paid parental leave for all benefits-eligible, full-time and part-time employees. The Department of Human Resources and Office for Academic Affairs are currently drafting this policy with an anticipated effective date of Jan. 1, 2022. This proposed policy…
The University Of Alabama Drug-Free Campus and Workplace Policy Summary for Faculty and Staff All members of the University community are encouraged to pursue their individual and collective goals in a healthy work and educational environment, one that is free of the effects of alcohol and substance use disorder. Such misuse adversely affects the University’s…
The University of Alabama has named Susan Norton as its Senior Associate Vice President for Human Resources effective Oct. 1. Susan Norton “We are very excited to welcome Susan Norton to The University of Alabama as our Senior Associate Vice President for Human Resources,” said Matt Fajack, UA’s vice president for the Division of Finance…
The State of Alabama enacted new legislation that will increase the amount of money Tier II members are required to contribute to their Teachers’ Retirement System (TRS) retirement plan. Tier II members are those who did not participate in TRS or Employees’ Retirement System (ERS) prior to Jan. 1, 2013. The University of Alabama is…
As we begin the new academic year, this is a reminder to please submit all ePAs for new appointments, reappointments, and new hires as soon as possible, with a submission target date of August 6. Submission of ePAs by August 6 will ensure timely and accurate pay to all employees on the regular pay dates…
As part of our Affirmative Action Program, referenced in President Stuart R. Bell’s Reaffirmation of Equal Opportunity, Nondiscrimination, and Affirmative Action Policy Statement, the University is required to track the number of individuals with disabilities and/or protected veterans that are employed at UA. The University invites employees who fall into one or both categories to confidentially…
In October 2020, Blue Cross Blue Shield Association reached a $2.67 billion settlement in a class-action antitrust lawsuit. If you were covered by any Blue Cross self-funded plan, including the University’s self-funded health plan, between Sept. 1, 2015 through Oct. 16, 2020 you may be eligible for a settlement payment. Additional information, including frequently asked…
TIAA is offering several one-hour live webinars from May 11-13 addressing a wide array of financial issues including information on responsible investing, 529 college savings plans, creating a paycheck for life, mid-career financial checkups and more. Click here for more information and how to enroll for the seminars.
There has been a recent surge in fraudulent unemployment claims across the United States, including Alabama. Visit the U.S. Department of Labor website to learn about signs you may be a victim and how to report unemployment identity theft.
Over the past several weeks, The University of Alabama has seen low COVID infection numbers, expanded campus vaccinations to all eligible employees and students, and received updated guidance from the CDC. With no COVID positives reported among faculty and staff in the last two weeks, we are pleased with these significant indicators and look forward…
