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| Posted to Website: | 08/18/2006 |
HRF Meetings 2006-08 [Summer]
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EEO Issues
- See attachment here.
- For more information, contact Ann Penn at 966-3576.
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Legislative Update
- SPA increase -- 5.5% across the board increase was delivered on a current basis in July,
- EPA increase -- 6% pool to be awarded based on merit and equity. To be paid in September paycheck, retroactive to July 1.
- Career banding -- Suspended by legislative action, except that those classes approved by State Personnel Commission prior to June 15, 2006, can be implemented if fully implemented by February 1, 2007 (see Career Banding Update below).
- Tuition waiver -- Policy increased to three classes per year; currently awaiting policy changes from Board of Governors, but UNC-Chapel Hill expects to continue to allow one course per year to be taken during summer school.
- Reemployed retirees -- No change to six-month break in service requirement, except that the phased retirement program was continued through 2010 or 12 months after IRS issues final regs on phased retirement.
- Vesting for retiree health insurance -- For employees first hired after October 1, 2006, 20 years of contributory service will be required for full vesting. At 10 years, employees will be eligible to participate and pay one-half of the monthly premium. This does not affect current employees. (Please note: We are currently awaiting additional details and clarification on this topic. We will send a separate HR Facilitator message to the listserv when we receive additional information.)
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Career Banding Update
- See attachment here.
- For more information, contact Joe Marro at 962-1017.
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Tar Heel Temps Update
- New minimum rates of $10.20 per hour.
- Fringe benefits increase.
- For more information, contact Judy Sladen at 962-8377.
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Criminal Convictions Check Protocol
- A new protocol was developed in collaboration with Public Safety and representatives from several departments. As a result of the new protocol, Public Safety is no longer required to obtain certified copies of criminal background checks, thus speeding up the criminal background check process.
- When a selected applicant has one or more criminal convictions, the Director of Workforce Planning and Compensation (Joe Marro) and the Team Leader for Recruitment (Linc Butler) will assess the conviction(s) and determine whether the candidate will be disqualified for the position. While a selected candidate may be disqualified from consideration for a position due to a criminal conviction, disqualification of a candidate is not automatic.
- As part of this process, the candidate may be asked to provide additional information regarding the conviction(s) that will help make a determination of the risk to the University of employing the candidate.
- In reaching a determination, the Director of Workforce Planning and the Team Leader for Recruitment will take into account:
- The totality of the circumstances
- The age of the applicant at the time of the conviction(s)
- The length of time since the conviction(s)
- The individual's behavior since the conviction(s)
- Any mitigating or aggravating factors
- Any extenuating circumstances
- The Director of Workforce Planning and Compensation and the Team Leader for Recruitment, in consultation with the HR Generalist and the appropriate Department representatives, will make the determination of the risk to the University based on all information available, including:
- The context of the events surrounding the conviction(s),
- Other factors that could affect future likelihood of illegal activity
- The relevance of the conviction(s) to the position(s) for which the candidate is being considered.
- Additional assistance in making disqualification determinations will be sought from the Office of University Counsel as needed.
- For more information, contact Linc Butler at 843-8159.
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Employee Services Updates
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5-, 10- and 15-Year Service Award Distribution: Service Awards for employees reaching 5, 10 and 15 years of service for fiscal year 2007 (from 7/1/06 - 6/30/07) were distributed to HR Facilitators on Thursday and Friday, August 3 and 4. If you were unable to pick up these awards, please contact Employee Services at 962-1483 to arrange a pick-up time.
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Service Award Dinner for 25 - 53 Year Employees: An informal service award dinner will be held at the Friday Center on Thursday, August 17 for all employees reaching anniversaries of 25 years and higher (including each year). A buffet style barbecue dinner with sides will be served from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. and free parking is available. Invitations were mailed from Employee Services the week of July 17 with a requested RSVP date of August 11. Due to limited space availability, additional guests will not be able to attend this event.
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Star Heels: The deadline for all Star Heels award choices was Tuesday, August 1. Please remind your recipients to contact you regarding their award choices. TIAA-CREF will continue their generous sponsorship of this successful University-wide award program for the upcoming program year. A celebration for recipients and HR Facilitators will be held on campus in September to announce new details regarding the program and to honor the previous program year recipients (FY06). HR Facilitators will be emailed new allocations for the upcoming program year in late September 2006.
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Relocation Program: The University has awarded a contract to Fonville-Morisey Realty, Inc. to provide relocation services to current and incoming employees. Services provided include destination services; household goods move management; lending and mortgage services; and assistance with local moves. Information will be sent to HR Facilitators via email about this new program offered through Employee Services. There will also be upcoming question and answer sessions on campus for HR Facilitators with Fonville-Morisey representatives.
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Employee Appreciation Day: Save the date! Employee Appreciation Day will be held on Thursday, October 19 (during fall break). This year, the single day event will be located on campus at the Student Union and in the Pit. The Employee Expo, with departments and vendors presenting information, will return -- and there will be food and entertainment for employees to enjoy from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. More details to be published in upcoming editions of the Gazette, and employees will receive personal invitations in September.
- For more information on any of these items, contact Shelly Green at 962-1483.
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Basic Clerical Skills Internship Program
- See attachment here.
- For more information, contact Felecia Perry at 962-9681.
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Secondary Employment Reminder
As a reminder, an employee must notify his/her supervisor before engaging in any secondary employment. The secondary employment form is available here. An updated form is required annually in January and must be sent to Workforce Planning & Compensation. Consult the policy for details. |
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