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IRS announces 2021 contribution and benefit limits
The IRS has announced its dollar limitations affecting qualified retirement, medical Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) and Healthcare Savings Accounts (HSAs) for 2021. The contribution limit for retirement plans remains the same at $19,500.The catch-up contribution limit on the retirement plans…
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TIAA’s live November webinars
TIAA will conducting live webinars during November for faculty and staff members. To view all of TIAA’s webinar offerings and register, please visit TIAA’s Live Webinar Lounge. These webinars also will be recorded and available “on demand” for 30 days following the respective webinar.  Email…
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Questions about your retirement account? TIAA and Vanguard offer virtual counseling sessions and phone consultations during November
You can get advice and education about your retirement savings in a one-on-one virtual counseling session or a phone consultation through both TIAA and Vanguard. Faculty and staff are encouraged to sign up for these opportunities during November. Appointments are still available. One-on-one…
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Town hall session on 2021 benefits
Leaders of the university’s Department of Human Resources invite faculty and staff to informational sessions regarding the 2021 Benefits and Wellness programs. Due to the pandemic, these sessions will be held virtually. The next session will be held Thursday, Oct. 29, at 11 a.m. Information to…
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Deadline to apply for child care subsidy is 5 p.m. Oct. 31
As a reminder to the university, the deadline to apply for the $600 child care subsidy is 5 p.m. Oct. 31. The subsidy is designed to offset additional child care costs incurred due to the employee’s school district choosing to conduct their courses remotely. The subsidy is available for staff and…
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New Supervisor Orientation
Staff and faculty who have been supervising staff for less than one year are invited to participate in the New Supervisor Orientation delivered remotely via Zoom and taking place Oct. 28–29, from 9:30 a.m. to noon. Attending orientation will help attendees get familiar with key HR policies,…
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Lunch Link
Are you tired of eating lunch by yourself? The Department of Human Resources will offer faculty and staff the chance to get to know someone new by signing up to share a 30-minute Zoom lunch. This program, called Lunch Link, will be held Friday, Oct. 23, from noon to 12:30 p.m. via Zoom. Register…
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Reminder: 2021 Benelect Open Enrollment and Virtual Benefits & Wellness Fair to begin Nov. 9
Benelect open enrollment for 2021 is set to begin Monday, Nov. 9, and run through Monday, Nov. 30. The 2021 Benelect guide, the new premium rate sheets and instructions for making your elections in the online enrollment system are available online now. The Virtual Benefits & Wellness Fair…
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Town hall sessions regarding 2021 benefits scheduled by Human Resources
Leaders of the university’s Department of Human Resources invite faculty and staff to informational sessions regarding the 2021 Benefits and Wellness programs. Due to the pandemic, these sessions will be held virtually. Sessions will be held: Tuesday, Oct. 20, at 2 p.m.Thursday, Oct. 29, at 11…
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Coffee & Connection
The Department of Human Resources Professional Development Center invites all staff and faculty to connect with colleagues from all around campus at a virtual coffee break. This Coffee & Connection event will be held Friday, Oct. 16, from 10 to 10:30 a.m. Register for the session.