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.
Campuses, colleges, and units will no longer need to submit a request for approval to hire independent contractors and engage current temporary agency arrangements, nor will OHR need to approve any hires.
Employee contributions to Minnesota State Retirement System (MSRS) reduced for two years and the vesting period changed from five to three years.
Learn about changes to employee contributions and the vesting period for the MSRS pension plan.
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