HR Update

Understanding and Preparing for Union Grievances

This training is designed to equip HR community participants with important information about understanding union grievances and the processes at the University of Minnesota.

The following topics will be covered:

  • responding to step I grievances
  • facilitating step II and III union grievance hearings
  • preparing hearing officers for union grievance hearings
  • preparing management representatives to preset at union grievance hearings
  • resources

The trainings are offered on the following days:

  • June 24, 2024 from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. in person at Donhowe 
  • June 26, 2024 from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. via Zoom 
  • July 24, 2024 from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. via Zoom (new session)

Register today.

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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.