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Simplified Approach to Taking a Leave of Absence

Wednesday, November 30, 2022 - 21:00

Faculty and staff who need to use parental, medical, personal, military, or other leaves covered by the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) starting December 1, 2022, will have a dedicated specialist who will support them in setting up and tracking their leave as well as planning for their return to work. Learn more about these upcoming changes.

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Position Approval Required in 2023 for Position Paying $75,000+

March 20, 2023 at 1:16 PM

For the rest of FY23, approvals for unbudgeted positions and for any positions* paying $75,000 per year or more must be approved by OHR or the Provost's Office.

Track Employees on Extended Leave of Absence

March 20, 2023 at 1:12 PM

HR Leads and University senior leaders can get a statistical overview of employees in your unit who are on extended leaves using the new Leave of Absence Scorecard.

Graduate Assistant Unionization Effort Microsite Now Live

March 20, 2023 at 1:10 PM

Graduate Assistant Unionization Effort Microsite Now Live

Updated Civil Service Seniority Units Roster

March 20, 2023 at 1:08 PM

The Civil Service Seniority Units roster has been updated and reformatted for the first time since October 2011.

Board of Regents Approve Juneteenth Holiday

March 20, 2023 at 1:07 PM

Juneteenth will be observed Monday, June 19, 2023.

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