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New eTime Features: Clock In, Approve, and Track on Mobile

eTime Approvers and Timekeepers, We are excited to announce enhancements to our Time and Attendance system, which will take effect on December 22. These updates include mobile functionality, allowing employees to clock in and out conveniently using their mobile devices. Additionally, managers and timekeepers will be able to review, edit, and approve timesheets directly from their…


Important: Final Biweekly Payroll of the Year

eTime Approvers and Timekeepers, As we approach the end of the year, I want to remind everyone about the final biweekly payroll for 2024. The pay date is December 27 for the period December 8 to December 21. All timesheets must be submitted and approved by Friday, December 20, by 5:00 PM. Please ensure that all…


Fair Labor Standards Act Overtime Rule Update

The U.S. Department of Labor announced the updated overtime rule in the Fair Labor Standards Act on April 23. The updated rule will raise the salary threshold for determining who is exempt from required overtime pay. In 2016, a similar rule was issued and then halted by a court injunction, which may occur again this…


UA Increases Employee Minimum Wage

The University of Alabama will increase its staff minimum wage to $14 per hour effective April 3, and again to $15 an hour in January 2023. The change applies to regular benefits eligible non-exempt employees and will impact more than 350 individuals. “This salary adjustment for our lowest paid staff employees is the first step…


Elect to Receive W2 Electronically

You can elect to receive your W2 electronically through myBama Self Service. Consenting to receiving your electronic W2 is quick and easy. The benefits of receiving an electronic W-2 are: o Secure—protected by myBama login credentials o Efficient—avoid possible delays and errors that can occur with traditional postal delivery o Timely—online form available earlier than…


UPDATED: Online System for Reporting COVID-19 Vaccination, Requesting Exemption Now Available

Faculty, staff and student employees: As a follow up to the Friday, Oct. 22, communication announcing The University of Alabama’s obligation to comply with President Biden’s Executive Order 14042, the Vaccine Management Portal is now available for all faculty, staff, and student employees to report vaccination status or request a disability/medical or religious exemption. All employees must take action…


Online System for Reporting COVID-19 Vaccination, Requesting Exemption Now Available

Faculty, staff and student employees: As a follow up to the Friday, Oct. 22, communication announcing The University of Alabama’s obligation to comply with President Biden’s Executive Order 14042, the Vaccine Management Portal is now available for all faculty, staff, and student employees to report vaccination status or request a disability/medical or religious exemption. All employees must take action…


Federal Order Requires COVID-19 Vaccination for University Employees

As many of you may know, President Joe Biden recently signed Executive Order 14042, which has been the focus of guidance from the Safer Federal Workforce Task Force. This order and guidance from the federal government require all federal contractors and subcontractors to mandate COVID-19 vaccinations for employees, including those who work at a university…


2021 Drug-Free Campus and Workplace Policy Summary for Faculty and Staff

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…