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…
TIAA is offering several one-hour live webinars from April 13-15 addressing a wide array of financial issues including information on income options in retirement, the power of saving, legacy planning and more. Click here for more information and how to enroll for the seminars.
TIAA is offering several one-hour live webinars from March 16-24 addressing a wide array of financial issues including information on the SECURE Act, strategies for staying on track with your retirement savings, Social Security basics, understanding Medicare, estate planning and more. Click here for more information and how to enroll for the seminars.
TIAA is offering several one-hour live webinars from February 16-18 addressing a wide array of financial issues including foundations of investing, creating lifetime income, managing income and debt and understanding Health Savings Accounts. Click HERE for more information and how to enroll for the seminars.
