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Leave & Holidays

November 7, 2016

…twelfth of the annual leave accrual rate for each month the faculty member works or is on an approved least with pay at least half the working days of the month. Nine-month faculty members do not earn either vacation or sick leave. They are eligible for paid serious illness and parental leave (see Leave of Absence section for additional details). Learn more about leave for faculty on the Faculty Leaves webpage. Vacation & Sick Leave for SHRA Emplo…

Educational Assistance Program

May 12, 2017

…nsing only if the certification or license is attained via academic course work. Coursework for certification or licensure will be considered “At Agency Request” as described in this policy. Reimbursement Academic Costs Eligible employees approved for educational assistance may be reimbursed academic costs charged by the academic source at which the employee is enrolled. Academic costs are defined as charges assessed by an academic source to every…

Open Enrollment Video Transcript

October 3, 2023

…for 2024. The classic option premiums remain the same for the health care flexible spending account. The maximum contribution for 2024 is $3,050, and for the dependent day care flexible spending account, the family limit maximum remains at $5,000 for 2024. Remember that the benefit selections you choose during this October enrollment period will go into effect January 1, 2024, and remain in effect through December 31, 2024. Once the October enrol…

Vacation Leave for SHRA Employees

April 24, 2017

…according to the chart below. Part-time employees (regularly scheduled to work 20 hours or more each work week) earn leave on a pro-rated basis according to the number of scheduled work hours each week. Years of State Service Earned Leave Per Year 0-5 112 Hours 5-10 136 Hours 10-15 160 Hours 15-20 184 Hours 20+ 208 Hours Leave Charges The purpose of paid leave is to maintain an employee’s income, not to enhance it. Planned leave charges must be r…

Faculty Serious Illness, Major Disability & Parental Leave Policy

September 27, 2023

…egiver. Such leave shall be taken by the primary caregiver. Adjustments to Work Schedules or Work Responsibilities Any adjustments in work schedules, in addition to the leaves provided in Sections I and II above, are within the discretion of the Department Chair with the approval of the Dean and the Provost (or his or her designee) and are subject to departmental and institutional needs and resources. Department Chairs are encouraged to accommodat…

Lump Sum Payments

July 12, 2023

…ormed. Lump sum payments should not be submitted prior to the start of the work period. Ex: Work performed between 5/1 and 5/15 should not be submitted prior to 5/1.   Payment Types Additional duties This type of lump sum payment is usually reserved for part-time temporary employees. Provide a brief justification in the comments section of the ConnectCarolina action. Award Supplemental compensation that may be presented to faculty and professional…

Work/Life & Wellness Programs

November 7, 2016

…mor and Play to Reduce Stress May 15: Creating Psychological Safety in the Workplace May 22: Paying Off Debt While Building Wealth May 29: How to Delegate at Work and in Life Anytime Learning: Emotional Intelligence (55 mins.) Managing Staff Through Stressful Situations (50 mins.) Unconscious Bias (49 mins.) Note: Registering for wellness webinars in Carolina Talent will not result in your supervisor being notified. However, completion of any cour…

Post-Retirement Re-employment

September 24, 2023

…es do. While there is no earnings cap, rehired retirees at UNC should only work a maximum of 29 hours per week. Working 30 or more hours a week impacts a retiree’s health insurance eligibility.     Retirement Programs Re-employment in retirement is determined by the faculty member’s retirement plan. If re-employing with UNC or another State agency, retirees should not work over 29 hours per week so that retiree health insurance is not impacted. Te…