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Glossary of Human Resources Terms

September 5, 2019

…ation. ConnectCarolina also offers self-service functions for viewing your paystub, training registration, benefits enrollment, and more. Contributing Level | SHRA competencies required in a position include knowledge, skills and abilities minimally necessary to perform a job from entry to journey. Applies to SHRA positions. Positions at this level are the entry-level jobs in a given title. (See also Journey level and Advanced level.) Conversion |…

Compensation Policies

March 7, 2017

…pensation | Includes EHRA Sign-On, Retention and Performance Bonuses. For forms and more information, see the EHRA Performance Bonus webpage. Compensatory Time (“Comp Time”) Supplemental Pay   SHRA Compensation Policies Career Banding FTE/Salary Changes Holidays & Holiday Pay Leave Paid time off payouts & Transfers Longevity Pay SHRA Salary Increase Guidelines SHRA Sign-on Bonus and Retention Wage Hour Policies The University of North Carolina’s S…

Overload Policy for EHRA Employees

October 9, 2023

…asis. Once this threshold is reached, the normal overload limits noted in IV.4 above shall apply. Individuals who are in a paid or unpaid leave of absence status are not eligible for payment of overload. View and download the EHRA Overload form on the Supplemental Pay for EHRA Employees page of the HR at UNC website.    …

Disciplinary Processes

November 7, 2016

…ly with permanent SHRA staff employees. Employee & Management Relations must review and approve all disciplinary letters and related notices before they can be issued to an employee. Written Warning Notice of Separation during Probationary Period Notice of Investigatory Leave with Pay Status (ILWP) Notice to Attend a Pre-Disciplinary Conference Disciplinary Decision of Suspension Without Pay Disciplinary Decision of Demotion Disciplinary Decision…

Background Checks for Faculty and Non-Faculty Employees, Student Employees and Affiliates Policy

January 12, 2017

…registration or certification used to qualify the candidate, applied as a pay factor, or required by regulation for the position criminal conviction: all prior criminal convictions and acknowledgements of criminal responsibility (e.g., pleas, prayers for judgment, etc.) for any unlawful offense, including those subject to the jurisdiction of a military court. Arrests and charges that do not result in a criminal conviction as well as any expunged…

Health Insurance

January 4, 2017

…paid one month in advance of coverage, and premiums are deducted from your paycheck on a pre-tax basis. Part-time employees (20-29 hours worked per week) are responsible for paying the employee and employer share of the premium. View current rates for the State Health Plan on the North Carolina State Health Plan website. When does Coverage Begin/End? If you are a new-hire or become eligible for coverage due to a qualifying life event and enroll in…

Cancer & Specified Disease Insurance

January 4, 2017

…ery two weeks, one half of the monthly rate is deducted from the first two paychecks in the month. If there is a third bi-weekly paycheck in the month, the premium is not deducted. Plan premiums are deducted from your paycheck on a pre-tax basis in the same month coverage is effective. This means your premiums are taken from gross pay before Social Security, federal and state taxes are deducted, which reduces your taxable income. Eligible Screenin…

Retirement Planning: Mid-Careerist

July 12, 2018

…d longevity, your average final compensation may be increased by the extra payment(s). Final payments, if any, for unused sick leave or reimbursements for expenses are not includable in your average final compensation. Creditable service The total of all service credit that counts toward retirement. It includes membership service for any period during which you contribute to TSERS, provided you have not withdrawn your contributions. It also includ…

Separation & Retreat Policy for Senior Academic & Administrative Officers

August 1, 2017

…re entitled to notice of the discontinuation of their employment with full pay for up to 90 days or severance pay, depending on their length of service. A Chancellor or the President may, at his or her discretion, determine that the circumstances justify continuing full pay for employees subject to Policy 300.1.1, I.A for up to 90 days. Any agreement that results in a longer period of compensation must be approved by the Board of Trustees or the B…