UW is promoting financial well-being through the 2020 America Saves Week campaign, which takes place February 24 through February 28, 2020. UW System America Saves Week will feature 15 live webinars, presented by the UW Tax-Sheltered Annuity (TSA) 403(b) Program providers – Fidelity, T. Rowe Price, TIAA, and Lincoln – and UW Credit Union. There …
UW System Administration is looking for feedback regarding the University’s travel policies. Start the UW System Travel Policy Survey
Thrive@UW–Madison is offering a new course, “Managing Stress and Finding Vitality at Work.” In this course, participants will explore sources of stress, reconsider counterproductive stress reducers, explore strategies to regulate the central nervous system, and reframe thoughts. Thrive@UW–Madison courses are available to all employees at no cost. To learn more about Thrive@UW courses and to …
A common error on expense reports and purchasing cards is exceeding the allowable tips. Tips are limited to 20%. The per diem rate for a hosted meal needs to include both tax and tips up to 20%. The 20% tip rule also applies to Taxi/Uber/Lyft rides. See Business Meals policy for additional information. See Ground Transportation …
Mileage rate went down half a cent to $0.575 (standard) and $0.37 (turndown). For additional information, view the Vehicle Use/Rental Policy, which also includes these rates.
Income Continuation Insurance (ICI) premiums are updated annually on February 1. Updated ICI premiums for University Staff (paid bi-weekly) will be reflected on the February 13, 2020 paycheck. Updated ICI premiums for Faculty/Academic Staff/Limited Appointees (paid monthly) will be reflected on the February 28, 2020 paycheck. Visit the ICI Premium Notice web page for your …
Effective in January, payroll deductions for parking fees, vanpool, and bus passes will change from a post-tax deduction to a pre-tax deduction. This is a result of recent federal tax law changes. If you are paid monthly, you will see the pre-tax deduction on your January 31st paycheck (for the pay period of January …
UW–Madison Benefits Services has restructured their retirement workshops to include three separate sessions that focus on employees’ years from retirement: Starting to Save—Are you a UW–Madison employee who is 15-30 years from retirement? It’s important that you start thinking about your retirement now so you are prepared for your future. Learn how the choices …
All UW–Madison employees are invited to attend an informational update on the Title and Total Compensation (TTC) Project. New information will be shared, so those who have attended previous forums are encouraged to participate. The February Forums will provide an update on the project timeline, official title notification letters, and the appeals process. Sessions will …
Stay up-to-date on the coming and going of DEM staff members. The following names are individuals who either had a start date or last day on payroll during January. NEW HIRE/NEW POSITION Office of Admissions and Recruitment Arriana Dawidziak, Transfer Admissions Counselor Vianey Hernandez, Transfer Admissions Counselor Joshua Rybaski, Transfer Admissions Counselor Cameron Olson, Events …