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HireRight provides easier, more efficient background checks
Human Resource Services is pleased to announce that the University of Florida has contracted with HireRight to provide the university an additional means by which to perform criminal background checks at a national level. UF will continue to have the ability to verify an applicant’s criminal background against the Federal Bureau Investigator (FBI) database through the submission of fingerprints; however, with HireRight, the process will be a faster and more effective option for running background checks on applicants who live outside of the state of Florida.Register today for myUF Market hands-on training
Hands-on myUF Market training—“Intro to Purchasing in myUF Market”—will be held throughout May and June to coincide with the system’s “go-live” schedule.UF Appointment Review for summer student terminations now available
UF Recruitment & Staffing is pleased to announce the UF Appointment Review file is now available. Employees must report 2008-09 compensatory leave use by May 14
The 2008-09 fiscal year-end overtime and special compensatory leave cash out will occur during the May 15 – 28 pay period for the pay date of Friday, June 5.
Federal changes in reporting race and ethnicity will require departments to evaluate systems
The federal government recently issued guidelines for changes in the reporting of race and ethnicity status of individuals.New stimulus package results in COBRA changes
As a result of the stimulus package, or the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) signed into law on February 17, certain provisions of the law will now affect how employers administer the health continuation coverage under COBRA.GatorGradCare enrollment is underway
The enrollment period for summer-only coverage under GatorGradCare is now underway and runs through May 16.New general deduction codes introduced
Two new general deduction codes related to garnishments became effective for the pay period ending April 2, 2009.FICA Alternative participants must be terminated prior to requesting distributions
Please remember that all FICA Alternative eligible jobs, including those with zero compensation, must be terminated before the participant may request a distribution of his or her FICA Alternative funds.Approve payable time regularly to ensure accurate savings deductions
In order to ensure that retirement savings deductions are being calculated correctly, University Retirement staff review the calculated checks each Wednesday morning of the second week of the pay period.Retirement workshops added for April
University Retirement has opened two additional workshops in April in its Retirement and Financial Planning Series.NEW ONLINE
Summer 2009 Training
Course schedule now available
myUF Market Resources
Simulations, instruction guides, go-live schedule, training information, and more!
Phased Retirement Program
Overview, Checklist, and Contract
New myUFL Toolkit
Material & Supply and Equipment Usage Fees
Updated Forms/Publications
I-9 Form
Leave & Cash Out Entitlement
Instruction Guide
Request for Approval of Perquisite
or Sale of Goods and Services
2009 New Employee Guide
Updated Instruction Guide
Managing Student Job Appointments (Summer 2009)
OTHER NEWS
As always, please be sure to read the regular edition of the InfoGator and share information with employees in your department, as appropriate. Don't miss these important stories...New IRS withholding tables result in more take-home pay for most employees this spring
Part-time employees' health insurance premium increase begins May 8
Premium increase for over-age dependent health plan coverage
Invest in yourself this summer: Take advantage of free professional development opportunities right here in Gainesville
Lapse in summer deductions for UF-sponsored insurance plans does not impact coverage
FRS plan members can now view Personal Forecast Statement and Executive Director’s Report online
2009 Davis Productivity Award winners announced
Employee Education Program now accepting applications for summer semesters
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The InfoGator for Department Administrators is a monthly e-publication produced by the University of Florida’s Office of Human Resource Services. It is distributed electronically to UF faculty and staff and is available online. Please direct questions or comments to its editor, Angie Brown; Human Resource Services; P.O. Box 115006; (352) 392-4626; TDD 800-955-8771. The InfoGator is available in an alternative format upon request.
