Author: sipiorsk@uwgb.edu
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WRS Contribution Rates for 2021 to Remain Stable
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The Department of Employee Trust Funds (ETF) recently announced the Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) employee and employer contribution rates effective January 1, 2021. WRS rates are evaluated and adjusted annually. Positive investment returns in 2019 were offset by the effect of salary and demographic experience resulting in no change in rates for the general, executive,…
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COVID-19 Related FMLA Expansion
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In accordance with SYS 1200-Interim 03, FMLA Expansion, additional paid family and medical leave for a qualifying need related to a public health emergency is provided. It also expands the eligibility criteria for this specific type of Emergency Family and Medical Leave in compliance with the provision of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act of…
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Updated COVID-19 Leave Policy & Reporting COVID-19 Leave
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In a recent update to SYS 1200-Interim 02, COVID-19 Leave Policy, up to 272 hours of COVID-19 leave (prorated by % FTE) may be made available to employees who cannot perform their assigned duties due to the COVID-19 pandemic for the period of March 16, 2020 (3/16/20) through May 1, 2020 (5/1/20). This emergency policy implements…
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Benefits Resources during the COVID-19 Pandemic
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Many UW System employees and their families are working through changes to their daily routines due to COVID-19. The Benefits During the COVID-19 Pandemic Chart provides a summary of benefit plan changes you may be able to make during the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as links to valuable pandemic-related resources.
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Special EAP Webinar: Building Resilience – Navigating the Anxiety and Stress of COVID-19
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We are in the midst of unprecedented times when we’re continually reminder of the global threat of COVID-19 This continuous news cycle can cause anxiety and worry about what will happen to our family, our community, our workplace. We may feel a lack of control or helpless in the face of the unknown and the…
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Benefits Resources during COVID-19
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Many UW System employees and their families are working through change to their daily routines due to COVID-19. Watch these brief videos to help you understand why this change is necessary: This 90 second video explains the curve of the healthcare system and how you may contribute to flattening it out simply by doing your…
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State Group Life Insurance Annual Premium Update
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Each year, State Group Life Insurance premiums are updated on April 1. For University Staff and Academic Staff non-exempt employees (paid bi-weekly), the premium update will be reflected on the April 9, 2020 paycheck. For Faculty/Academic Staff/Limited Appointees (paid monthly), the premium update will be reflected on the April 1, 2020 paycheck. Current enrollees in…
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New W-4 Form Designed to Better Estimate Accurate Tax Withholding
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In December 2019, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) released a new Form W-4 designed to help employees better estimate accurate tax withholding throughout the year. Too little tax withheld can result in a tax bill when taxes are filed. Too much tax withheld means you will receive a tax refund, and your money will not…