On January 1, 2014 the Affordable Care Act (ACA) law will be implemented in Massachusetts and across the nation. It requires that all employees receive this notice to assist with understanding your options under this law.
Questions can be directed to Danielle Drabble Almeida in Human Resources at x8083 or ddrabble@umassd.edu.
CARES (Chancellor's Award Recognizing Excellence in Service) has been created to recognize and honor faculty and staff who demonstrate an extraordinary level of service excellence.
Watch this video to see how UMD CARES.
Click here for Information about this program.
Click here for Nomination Form.
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Paychecks and paystubs will no longer be available for pick-up on campus effective August 16, 2013.
They will be mailed directly to home addresses.Click here for more information.
Human Resources is pleased to announce the deployment of a new On-Line Job Applicant System called Interview Exchange.
Payroll Process Improvements in Effect January 1, 2013
Forms that are received in Human Resources by payday WILL BE GUARANTEED to be processed for the following paycheck. Forms that are received in Human Resources after payday MAY be processed for the following paycheck, if time permits.
This creates a consistent schedule and conveys a clearly defined expectation to the campus of when payments will be processed.
We look forward to these changes and providing the campus with an increased level of customer service with our guarantee commitment.
Questions can be directed to Christina Flagg at x8178 or cflagg@umassd.edu.
Critical Needs Hiring Guidelines
Changes to the ESU Performance Evaluation Process
As a result of our recent collective bargaining, effective July 1, 2012 there will be a significant change to the process of completing Performance Evaluations for ESU bargaining unit members.
Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
Change to FMLA eligibility Effective March 1, 2012
Effective March 1, 2012 Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) eligibility will change from a calendar year to a rolling year.
News from CONNECT Partnership
CONNECT is a partnership of the six public higher education institutions in Southeastern Massachusetts: Bridgewater State University, Bristol Community College, Cape Cod Community College, Massachusetts Maritime Academy, Massasoit Community College, and the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth. CONNECT has two basic goals: to improve the quality, accessibility, and affordability of higher education; to advance the economic, educational, and cultural life of Southeastern Massachusetts. Click here to read their newsletters and register your email to receive future newsletters.
