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FSA Updates for Faculty and Staff: Now Cover PPE, 2020 Deadline, Increased Contribution Limit for Dependent Care
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) offer a great way to save money by allowing you to contribute pre-tax dollars into an account that you can use to pay for eligible health and dependent care expenses. Effective immediately, personal protective equipment such as…
Important Update for Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
The American Rescue Plan Act has allowed the University to offer eligible faculty and staff an expanded option for managing their 2021 dependent care expenses through their Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA). Effective immediately, employees have the option to…
‘Build Your Financial Know-How’ Wellness Workshops Offered to Faculty and Staff in May
A new financial wellness workshop series for faculty and staff will be offered virtually through Carebridge, the University’s faculty and staff assistance program, in May. The series will provide a practical approach to enhancing your financial aptitude while focusing on…
Please Complete the Faculty/Staff COVID-19 Vaccine Status Attestation Questionnaire
Good afternoon, As of June 1, Syracuse University will require a COVID-19 vaccination for all faculty and staff who access campus over the summer months. All new and returning faculty and staff will be required to be vaccinated prior to…
University to Offer IdentityForce Identity Protection to Faculty and Benefits-Eligible Staff
Dear Faculty and Staff: As a follow up to the message we shared earlier this week regarding fraudulent unemployment benefit claims filed on behalf of New York State residents, we are writing today to share more information about identity protection…
Important Reminder: New York State Continues to Experience Fraudulent Unemployment Benefit Claims
Dear Faculty and Staff: We write to you today to update you on the continued occurrence of fraudulent unemployment benefit claims filed on behalf of New York State residents. Many states across the country are reporting similar widespread unemployment fraud…
Important Update for Flexible Spending Accounts
Recent COVID-19 relief legislation has allowed the University to continue to offer faculty and staff flexibility in managing their 2020 and 2021 Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs). Effective immediately, faculty and staff have additional options for their FSAs including the ability…
State Experiencing Surge of Fraudulent Unemployment Claims; Please Stay Vigilant
Dear Faculty and Staff: Since March of last year, New York State has reported experiencing a significant increase in fraudulent unemployment benefit claims submitted on behalf of individuals. According to the New York State Department of Labor, as of Feb….
Remitted Tuition Benefit Information Session to Be Held Feb. 22
The Office of Human Resources will hold a Remitted Tuition Benefit Information Session on Monday, Feb. 22, from 12:30-1:30 p.m. on Zoom. Experts from Human Resources, University College, the Bursar’s Office, Payroll and Financial Aid will be on hand during…
New Measures Regarding Paid Sick Time, Unused Vacation Take Effect on Jan. 1, 2021
Two new measures will go into effect Friday, Jan. 1, 2021, including New York State’s new paid sick leave law and revisions to how the University handles the payout of unused vacation time. New York State Paid Sick Leave Law…