HR Update

Additional Guidance on Union Orientation

Following the recent Guide for New Employee Orientation and Union Meetings brown bag session, we have expanded the guidance and FAQs based on the questions raised in the meeting. The updated guide includes expanded clarification on the roles of local HR and the union with each of the four options as well as an expanded FAQ. 

Please reach out to the ELR team at elr@umn.edu with any additional questions.  

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Reminder: Campus, College, Units that employ Graduate Assistants

January 15 Deadline for GA pay changes.

January 1 Changes to Earned Sick and Safe Time

To align with state law, the University revised how employees can use ESST.

Special Board of Regents Meeting on January 21, 2025

The meeting will review and act on the ratified collective bargaining agreement between the Graduate Labor Union-United, Electrical, Radio and Machine Workers of America (GLU-UE) and the University.

Year-End Tax Preparations

Prepare for tax season by making sure your information is correct.

Background Check Exceptions

In rare cases, employees may start their appointment prior to the completion of a background check.