HR Update

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National Retirement Security Month resources

October is National Retirement Security Month! It’s a great time to learn about cybersecurity and protecting your accounts. University retirement savings vendor Fidelity offers events and resources to help: 

  • Cyber theft! Not on my account: Watch this 44-second video to get a quick overview of how to use Fidelity’s security features to keep your account safe, then check your settings to make sure you have the features enabled.
  • Protecting yourself in a digital world: This 18-minute Fidelity course goes over how to recognize cyber scams, keep your social media accounts secure, and avoid cybercrime.
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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.