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UF prepares for holiday closing period
This year, the university will observe Friday, January 2, 2009, as a holiday in addition to the regular December and New Year’s holidays. This decision was based on the proximity of that date to the holiday closing period that runs from December 25, 2008, through January 1, 2009. College of Medicine clinics located on the Gainesville and Jacksonville campuses will be open January 2, 2009; therefore, faculty and staff who have clinic responsibilities are expected to report for work.
Year-to-date pay information available through December 18
Although paycheck statements are available in myUFL's "My Self Service" indefinitely, the year-to-date (YTD) balances on your final 2008 statement will only be available for you to view until the evening of December 18.
Keep track of adjusted time and leave deadlines
Leave Administration encourages early time and leave entry through the holiday season. Please click here to review important holiday and time- and leave-related entry dates and deadlines.
Eligible USPS employees may request advanced vacation leave for closing period
USPS staff not designated “essential employees” may request vacation leave advancement in the event they do not have sufficient vacation or compensatory leave to cover normal working hours if their departments shut down completely or choose to operate with minimum staffing for the holiday closing period of December 26 to December 31.
Excess vacation leave to convert to sick leave in January
This year, vacation leave conversion will take place at the end of the December 26, 2008 - January 8, 2009, pay period.
In preparation for reduced staffing during the holiday closing period, Human Resource Services has established a plan to ensure the needs of departments and employees are met.
Review Open Enrollment changes and check your payroll deductions
Before the New Year begins, please review any changes you made during the fall benefits Open Enrollment period.
EEP participants: Don’t miss these upcoming deadlines
Employees interested in participating in the Employee Education Program during the spring semester are reminded to register and complete their applications by the upcoming deadlines.
UPD offers holiday safety tips
The University of Florida Police Department would like to remind everyone that increases in personal property theft happen at this time of year.
Consultants available to help with financial planning
Investment company representatives are at the HRS Building, located at 903 W. University Avenue, on a regular basis.
The last workshop offered this fall as part of University Benefits and Retirement’s ongoing Retirement and Financial Planning series will be on Social Security and Medicare.
Beta versions of web browsers may hinder People First login
Microsoft and Google each have released new beta versions of their web browsers—Internet Explorer 8 and Chrome, respectively.
Registration for spring training courses opens December 8
Registration for the Office of Human Resource Services’ spring 2009 roster of personal and professional development courses will open on Monday, December 8.
Mark your calendar — 2009 paid holidays
Keep these dates in mind as you make plans for the upcoming year.
New FSA grace period provides more time to use plan-year contributions
Participants in medical and/or dependent care reimbursement accounts should note that the state has added a grace period this year that provides more time to use services.
The Internal Revenue Service has increased the 403(b) and 457 Deferred Compensation retirement plan contribution limits for calendar year 2009.
Keep your mailing address up-to-date in the UF Directory
End-of-the-year statements produced by Bencor for FICA Alternative Plan and Special Pay Plan participants will be mailed in January.
New edition of ADA faculty guide now available
The sixth edition of the UF ADA Compliance Office’s faculty guide was published in September.
UF Bookstores to host faculty and staff event Dec. 4 and 5
The University of Florida Bookstores will host their annual Faculty and Staff Event to celebrate their partnership with the university on Thursday, December 4, and Friday, December 5, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Get free lightbulbs and help offset UF athletics’ carbon footprint
On December 8 and 9, the UF Office of Sustainability’s Green Team Network, in collaboration with Neutral Gator, will host a lightbulb exchange to help offset the carbon footprint of UF athletics.
Harn offers holiday discounts to faculty and staff
UF faculty and staff will receive 10 percent off their purchases at the Harn Museum of Art's store from Nov. 29 through Dec. 24.
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