HR Update

March is National Nutrition Month

Did you know we have many resources for you to take advantage of to help you along your nutrition journey? As managers and leaders, it’s important that we take care of ourselves as well as employees. From recipes by the program Foodsmart in the wellbeing portal to the following free webinars:

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Change in Unemployment Eligibility

Effective May 28, 2023, non-exempt 9 and 10-month University employees will no longer be disqualified from receiving unemployment benefits between academic terms.

Deadline Approaching for Required Disability Accommodations Course

The Canvas-housed “Fundamentals of Disability Accommodations and Inclusive Course Design” has a completion deadline of June 18, 2023, for all instructors.

New Online Sexual Misconduct Prevention Course

The University is rolling out a new online sexual misconduct prevention course for employees who have not completed the prior sexual misconduct course.

How Legalized Marijuana Impacts Your Job at the University of Minnesota

Employees who violate the University’s Drug-Free policy, Smoke-and Tobacco-Free policy, or Code of Conduct and perform work while impaired due to the use of controlled substances are subject to disciplinary action.

Message Planned for Anticipated Legalized Marijuana 

The anticipated legalization of recreational marijuana in Minnesota will not impact employee performance expectations.