HOME | ARCHIVES | CONTACT | HRS HOME | PRINT THIS ISSUE
Departments should plan ahead for extended holiday closing period
Departments throughout UF are encouraged to plan ahead for their staffing needs this holiday season. If you are in charge of staffing in your area, please read on for important deadlines and details.
GatorGradCare enrollment for spring and summer is underway
The enrollment period for spring-only or spring/summer coverage under GatorGradCare is now open. The spring-only and spring/summer coverage options are designed for students who did not enroll in annual or fall/spring coverage previously for the 2009-10 academic year. Students interested in spring-only or spring/summer coverage must log on to the GatorGradCare web site to complete the enrollment process before January 30, 2010.Online resources help demystify process of paying research participants
Some employees have been confused about the requirements to pay research participants. The Directives and Procedures for payments to research participants may be found on the University Controller’s web site.New E-Verify process requires employee verification within three days of hire
New hires must now be verified through E-Verify within three days after the hire date. An online system operated jointly by the Department of Homeland Security and the Social Security Administration (SSA), E-Verify enables participating employers to check the employment eligibility of new hires online by comparing information from an employee's Form I-9 against SSA and Department of Homeland Security databases.
New minimum for graduate students on appointments retroactive to August 16
A new collective bargaining agreement between the University of Florida Board of Trustees and Graduate Assistants United was recently ratified. The contract provides for an increase in the minimum stipend received by UF’s graduate assistants. Each nine-month employee on a .50 FTE will receive a minimum stipend of $9,500 for the 2009-10 academic year and $10,000 for the 2010-11 academic year.NEW ONLINE
e-learning
UF Training & Organizational Development has launched seven new online courses, with more on the way in 2010!
myUF Market Upgrade
Version 9.3 went live November 9.
Electronic W-2s
Employees can now receive their W-2 statements electronically by consenting through the myUFL system.
Retirement Enhancement Program
This new voluntary retirement/separation program, introduced October 1, has generated a great deal of interest.
Employee Education Program
Deadlines and information for spring and summer semesters.
Updated myUFL Toolkit Simulations
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. ©2009 University of Florida Office of Human Resource Services
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.
