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As we wrap up the summer pay periods, please remember that leave-eligible, unclassified employees will be required to submit a “summer leave report” if working any summer service or summer session appointments. Similar to last summer, there will be no online entry for the summer session/service leave reports. Click here to find one summer leave report…

Live Webinars Scheduled in August ETF is offering a series of 30-minute, live, interactive webinars designed to increase your understanding of Wisconsin Retirement System benefits. Individuals can also ask questions at the end of these sessions. WRS Retirement Benefit Calculation:  This webinar will explain the methods used for benefit calculations and the components of each…

The Department of Employee Trust Funds (ETF) has announced an increase for 2017 Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) contribution rates effective January 1, 2017. According to ETF, the 2017 contribution rates are increasing primarily due to higher life expectancies and lower-than-expected trust fund investment performance. WRS contribution rates are set on an annual basis. Your contribution rate…

Academic Staff and Limited Employees eligible for ALRA (Annual Leave Reserve Account) Academic Staff and Limited employees who have completed ten years of qualifying service as of 6/30/2015 have the option to bank unused vacation up to 40 hours.  Those who have completed 25 years of qualifying service as of 6/30/2015 can bank unused vacation…

What is a beneficiary? A beneficiary is the person or persons you designate to receive any benefits payable upon your death. Naming beneficiaries ensures that your assets are distributed according to your wishes after your death. Keep your beneficiary designations up-to-date To protect your beneficiary(ies), review and update your beneficiary designations regularly. You may change…

This is a reminder to all Non-Instructional Academic Staff & Limited Employees:  As we are nearing the end of the 2015-2016 Fiscal Year, you should be reviewing your vacation and personal holiday leave balances.  You can locate your balances on your last earnings statement or the My UW System Portal.  Please read the information below to…

The University of Wisconsin System will begin using The Work Number® to provide automated employment and income verifications, starting Monday, June 6, 2016. The Work Number simplifies the verification process and accelerates credit decisions through an online system available to verifiers 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.  More than 200,000 credentialed verifiers rely…

As we begin the summer pay periods, please remember that leave-eligible, unclassified employees will be required to submit a “summer leave report” if working any summer service or summer session appointments. Similar to last summer, there will be no online entry for the summer session/service leave reports. Click here to find one summer leave report that…

Live Webinars Scheduled in June ETF is offering a series of 30-minute, live, interactive webinars designed to increase your understanding of Wisconsin Retirement System benefits. Individuals can also ask questions at the end of these sessions. 5 Basic Steps to Your Retirement: Consider this webinar your quick reference guide to starting the retirement process within…