OHR Learning and Talent Development is developing virtual opportunities for discussion, learning, and connection—until we can be together again, in person. Consider exploring their site to see available professional development opportunities. Virtual Learning
Due to COVID-19, the Chancellor has required all University of Wisconsin–Madison faculty and staff to take between 3 and 6 unpaid furlough days between May 15 and October 31, 2020. The number of furlough days are based on salary and are prorated by the start and/or end date during the furlough period. Pay is reduced …
If you have questions – contact Kelly Layton. University-sponsored travel restrictions extended until further notice Due to public health concerns related to COVID-19, all university-sponsored travel outside of Wisconsin or by air within the state remains cancelled until further notice. These restrictions are in place for all employees, students and registered student organizations (RSOs). The …
Stay up-to-date on the coming and going of DEM team members. The following names are individuals who either had a start date or last day on payroll during July. NEW HIRE/NEW POSITION Office of Admissions and Recruitment James Flores, Admissions Counselor – Native American Outreach & Recruitment Jared Fuller, Admissions Counselor – Global Initiatives …
Are you new to DEM? Will your job eventually require you to travel or submit reimbursement for expenses? The Division of Business Services has an upcoming training on the reimbursement system: https://www.talent.wisc.edu/OHRDCatalogPortal/Default.aspx?TK=2893 Unable to make this training? Check back! New trainings are posted bimonthly. Want to know more about the reimbursement system? You can contact …
The following policy updates have been made and are effective immediately: Sales Tax Tolerance Level: The sales tax tolerance level has been increased from $5 to $25. As a reminder, if a cardholder inadvertently pays sales tax in an amount of $25 or less, the cardholder is not required to attempt to obtain a refund for …
If you noticed an additional deposit in your bank account during the month of July it may be due to refunds from Transportation Services. Employees who purchased a bus pass should have received a $21 refund that was done via direct deposit. Employees who purchased an annual parking permit using a method other than paycheck …
Did you know that tuition reimbursement is tax reportable over a certain amount? If you have been the recipient of reimbursement for tuition you have probably seen details that amounts over $5250 are tax reportable, but what does that mean exactly? Any tuition reimbursements that are issued during the qualifying tax period (November 1st to …
UW–Madison’s travel agency for individual travel has changed from Fox World Travel to Travel, Inc. on July 1, 2020. Concur users received a notification their travel profile was transferred from Fox World Travel to Travel Inc. Now would be a good time to review your profiles for accuracy. If you are a new team member, …
With the end of the fiscal year, FAASLI team members must have all leave reports completed so that sick leave is not reduced. Hopefully everyone is up-to-date on Leave Reports since team members and managers/supervisors receive notices from HRS regarding missing leave reports. UW–Madison Sick Leave policy requires faculty, academic staff, or limited appointees to …