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Staff Representative to the Board of Trustees—Application and Selection Process
Dear Staff: Following the May Board of Trustees meeting, Kathy Walters, chair of the Board of Trustees, announced that the Board had approved a change to the University bylaws to appoint a staff member as representative to the Board. In…
Care.com Family Care Benefit Available to Faculty and Staff; Join a Learning Session May 25 or 26
Life can be unpredictable and finding the right ongoing care for your family can be difficult, especially when you’re balancing the demands of work. To help ease this burden, the University offers premium membership with the caregiving website Care.com to…
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…
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 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….
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…
2020-21 Winter Break/Orange Appreciation Days Operating Schedule
The University will operate under its holiday schedule and Orange Appreciation Days format for the Winter Break period from 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 23, 2020, through Friday, Jan. 1, 2021. During the Holiday/Orange Appreciation Days Period: All academic and…
Human Resources Offers Guidance Sessions for Supervisors and Managers on Flexible Work Arrangements
Syracuse University recognizes and supports flexible work arrangements (FWAs) as a means to facilitate a productive work environment that is responsive to the changing professional and personal needs of today’s workforce. It is also recognized that in this time of…