HR Update

Campus and Building Closing Policy Amended

Supervisors across the system will receive an email today from AVP Katharine Bonneson regarding an update to the Weather Thresholds Appendix of the University’s Campus and Building Closing Policy. The change addresses protective measures supervisors of outdoor employees can take to support them when the air quality index (AQI) is predicted to be Very Unhealthy (201-300) or Hazardous (301-500). Suggestions include reducing or rescheduling outdoor operations, encouraging more breaks if outdoor activity cannot be avoided, and allowing the use of N95 respirators.

For more information and resources can be found on the Health, Safety, and Risk Management (HSRM) website. 

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Updated Federal EEO Poster

The EEOC has consolidated two existing EEO workplace posters into one. These required labor/employment postings should be physically displayed in a manner that all employees can view them at their regular workplace.

Background Check Exceptions

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

2022 & 2023 Elective Retirement Contribution Limits

Sharing a reminder on the 2022 limits and the new 2023 limits.

New Process for Entering Background Check Dates

Beginning December 1, units no longer need to manually enter the dates of successful background checks.

Save the Dates: HR at the University Training

An opportunity for new HR practitioners to gain an understanding of HR policies, principles, and practices at the University of Minnesota as well as network with other HR professionals from across the system.