The change in law specifically affects deferred compensation arrangements beginning in FY 08-09.
So, what does this mean for YOU?
- Employees who elect to have their nine month salary spread over a twelve month period will be impacted
- These rules do NOT apply to situations where employees are not given a choice about deferring compensation

Rules for Salary Spread Participation

The election must be made before the beginning of the work period:
- Fall 2008 deadline is August 31, 2008
- Spring 2009 deadline is January 15, 2009 and is available only to NEW faculty as of that semester
This is a one-time election that will remain in effect until the employee opts out of participation but it is irrevocable for that fiscal year once the work period begins
Employees who do not meet the stated deadlines will not be eligible to participate in salary spread until the following fiscal year
Lump sum payment of deferred amounts will occur in the event of participant's retirement, termination or death during the fiscal year
Election does not apply to payments from federal grants

Payroll Services will communicate this to employees as follows:

Notify current participants by mid-April 2008
Update our Web site with revised Salary Spread instructions and election form by mid-April 2008
Send email to all faculty by early May 2008

Summer Reappointments, Robin Jarman, HR Manager, Human Resource Service Center

Summer reappointments open May 1
Available for faculty, students, and hourly employees
Reappointment instructions will be available on the Employee Records Web page
June 10 - Reappointments due to HRS
June 17 - Individual appointments due to HRS

Summer Insurance Coverage, Kelly Lomasney, HR Manager, Human Resource Service Center

Summer Insurance Coverage

9-month employees automatically pre-pay for summer insurance coverage
Communication will be sent via email on Monday, April 14
Can cancel pre-payment with signed authorization
Cancellation form must be returned to Human Resource Service Center (J5600) no later than Monday, May 5

Cancellation of Pre-Payment

If pre-payment is declined, employee must be working and earning enough money monthly to pay for insurance
If not working or not making enough money monthly, insurance may be cancelled
Re-enrollment must occur during Annual Enrollment and EOI Requirements will apply

Summer Insurance: GRA's

GRA's do not have the option to pre-pay for summer insurance coverage
GRA's must be appointed to work 20 hours or more each week for a period of 135 days or more to receive insurance coverage

Work/Life Services & EAP, Connie Deutsch, Director

Work/Life Services & EAP Brown Bag Series

Changing Roles: Parenting Your Parents

Presented by: Barbara Deguzis, Ph.D.

April 10, Thursday, Noon to 1 p.m., Texas Union, Eastwood Rm (TU 2.102)

April 11, Friday, Noon to 1 p.m., PRC Commons (PRC 1.106)

Work/Life Services & EAP StressLess

Techniques and Strategies for Reducing Stress

Presented by: Jeff Stellmach, LCSW, other EAP counselors and various presenters

Thursdays beginning April 10, Noon to 1 p.m. at the Texas Union

See EAP Web site for room schedule.

Work/Life Services & EAP Campus Safety Presentation

Responding to Distress or Disruption on Campus

Presented by: Jeff Stellmach, LCSW

Friday, April 4 at 12:30 p.m., NOA 4.106A

Work/Life Services & EAP Presentation

Work/Life Balance: Why it's Good for Employees and Business

Presented by: Connie Deutsch, Ph.D., CEAP

Session for HR Reps

May 13, Tuesday 10:30 a.m. to Noon

Session for HR Managers

May 20, Tuesday 10:30 a.m. to Noon

Session for employess, TBA, June 2008

Annual Performance Appraisals & April EMS Programs, Lisa Milne, HR Manager, Employee Management Services

Annual Peformance Appraisals

Reminder

Every regular employee should be evaluated annually.
Purspose
1. To provide a fair assessment of the employee's performance,
2. To assist the employee to improve performance,
3. To provide a basis for an appropriate level of compensation, and
4. To support and provide documentation for personnel actions under approved policies

EMS Programs in April

Workshop and policy discussions for employees - Learning About University Policies, April 24
Monthly Performance Management Plus overviews and workshops
Upcoming Manager Series in collaboration with EAP - Creating Solutions for Management Challenges, starting April 23

Changes to the Employment Application, Ray Scott, HR Representative, Human Resource Service Center

Employment Application Changes

Based on customer feedback concerning difficulty in navigating the EID process to search for open jobs, changes have been made to the system.
- A new look job search
- Simplified interface to help recover or establish an EID
We do want to continue to take your feedback on these changes.
You may send any comments and concerns directly to Ray Scott, 471-7586

Great Colleges to Work For, John Moore, Director, Workforce Planning and Total Rewards

Great Colleges to Work For

UT Austin is participating in a project to recognize institutions of higher education that have built great places to work.
TOn April 11, 2008, 600 randomly selected faculty and staff will receive a 15-20 minute survey by e-mail from "Chronicle at ModernThink."
- Must be completed by April 25, 2008
After The Chronicle publishes the findings this summer, we will receive a report that summarizes the data about trends in compensation, benefits, and other employment issues.

Staff Recognition and President's Reception, Jim McElroy, Director, Human Resource Service Center

2008 Staff Recognition and President's Reception

Date: Thursday, May 1, 2008

Time: 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Location: Texas Union Ballroom

Parking: Lot 108 (Frank Erwin Center)

Shuttle service provided.

Please pick up your department certificates before you leave.

See you next time...

Wednesday, May 14, 10 a.m.

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