HR Update

Graduate Assistant Employment Eligibility Clarification

The Graduate Assistant employment eligibility appendix has been updated to clarify that individuals are not permitted to hold multiple appointments in different employment groups simultaneously. This update formalizes what previously was a best practice. Please contact elr@umn.edu with any questions. 

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Prohibiting Human Trafficking Activities

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