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HR Forum - July 8, 2009

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Salary Restriction Policy, Exception and Review Process—Rich Burns, Project Consultant, Human Resource Services

Background

Processing Guidelines

  • The Processing Guidelines document breaks down the Salary Restriction Policy by:
  • Transaction type
  • Identifying the exceptions possible
  • Establishing the guidelines and process
  • Addressing steps HRS and/or Payroll will need to take to implement the new process
  • Identifying the offices that will review and approve the request
  • Generally, staffing and compensation transaction documents will be sent through normal HR or Payroll channels
  • There may be additional steps prior to approval.
  • There isn’t an established review schedule, SCMS and/or Payroll will provide weekly process updates.

Source Documents

Questions

New Employee Welcome and Orientation—Jim McElroy, Director, Human Resource Services

  • NEWO offered Twice per Week
    • Effective 8/3 – 9/15
      • Monday and Tuesday
  • Sign-up in TXCLASS (PN1000)
    • Pre-Registration Orientation form
  • Modified “One Stop”
  • Questions: Gena Hawkins, 475-8017 or gena.hawkins@austin.utexas.edu

Work/Life Services & EAP—Christopher Solis, Office Manager

Chinese Medicine: Mysteries of Traditional Chinese Medicine Unwrapped— Practical Uses

Presenter: Andra Millian, National Board Certified Master of Traditional Chinese Medicine
Wednesday, July 8, 2009
Noon to 1:00 p.m.
Texas Union, Sinclair Suite, UNB 3.128
Contact: eap@austin.utexas.edu

Tools for Responding to Distress & Disruption in the Workplace

Presenter: Rita Handrich, Ph.D., Psychologist
For Managers & Supervisors
Thursday, July 9, 2009
8:30 to Noon
North Office Building A, Training Room, NOA 4.106A

Tuesday, August 4, 2009
8:30 to Noon
location TBA

Registration required
Contact: eap@austin.utexas.edu

Workplace Rudeness & Incivility

Presenter: Rita Handrich, Ph.D., Psychologist
For Non-Managers
Wednesday, July 15, 2009
And again
Wednesday, July 29, 2009
8:30 to Noon
North Office Building A, Training Room, NOA 4.106A

Registration required
Contact: eap@austin.utexas.edu

Lunchbox Series: Back to School Basics—Preparing Your Elementary-aged Child for Return to School

Presenter: Sandy Pennington, Educational Consultant
Co-sponsor: UT Austin Child Care Center
Thursday, August 6, 2009
Noon to 1:00 p.m.
Location: TBA
Contact: eap@austin.utexas.edu

Today’s Economic Climate—What Employees Want and Need to Know During Tough Economic Times

Co-Presenters: Julien Carter, Associate Vice President, Human Resource Services & Susan Harnden, LCSW, EAP Counselor
Wednesday, August 26, 2009
Noon to 1:00 p.m.
North Office Building A, Training Room, NOA 4.106A
Contact: eap@austin.utexas.edu

Upcoming Classes—Tom Rapp, Senior Program Coordinator, Organizational Development

  • Retaining and Recognizing Employees (PN608),  July 13, 2009

  • Managing Workers’ Compensation for Supervisors (PN605),  July 14, 2009

  • Supervisory Leave Policy Overview (PN604),  July 21, 2009

  • Hiring Talent for a Diverse Environment (PN606),  July 22, 2009

  • Dealing with Emotions in Problem Solving (PN616),  July 23, 2009

  • PMP Overview for Employees (PN567),  July 30, 2009

For more information click on this link.

Compliance Poster Updates—Cindy Posey, Communication Coordinator, Human Resource Services

  • Updated federal minimum wage sticker:
    • Effective July 24, 2009, wages will increase from $6.55 to $7.25.
  • Family and Medical Leave Act revision.
  • Updates available for print online
  • Questions: Contact Luther Johnson

Next HR Forum

  • Wednesday, August 12, 2009, 10 a.m.