Category: HR News


UA Will Provide Employees Campus-funded COVID Leave in 2021

UA President Dr. Stuart Bell has authorized The University of Alabama to provide faculty and staff 2021 COVID leave time to replace the federal benefits that expired Dec. 31. The University-provided 2021 COVID Leave helps employees affected by COVID-related illness and complications, and replaces a similar program provided by federal law, allowing employees up to…


2021 COVID-19 Accommodation Form Now Available

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, older adults and people of any age who have certain underlying medical conditions are considered to be members of a ‘vulnerable population’ that are or might be at higher risk for severe illness from COVID-19.  For more details on the CDC’s definition of ‘vulnerable population,’ please visit…


Important Update on Returning to Campus

Remote employees should plan campus return by Nov. 9 Based on the current campus and community transmission rate, the University has loosened many restrictions and expanded opportunities thanks to the resilience, diligence and resourcefulness of our faculty, staff, and students.   Many faculty and staff have returned to work on campus, and supervisors have been…