Midway PRD

It is that time of the year! PRD stands for Performance Review and Development. The PRD process is the performance review process used at USG and UMCP for Regular and CII staff employees.  We are now at the Midway point of the Performance Review and Development Cycle. The initial expectation-setting meeting should have been conducted in Spring of 2018 (or ASAP for new employees hired later in the year).

Performance Review and Development (PRD) Cycle

The PRD process is a great opportunity to review job descriptions, clarify expectations, and improve communication!  Please contact us if you have any questions about the process. Plan to schedule a meeting with your manager this month to complete your mid-way PRD. No forms are due to the Office of Human Resources (OHR) at this time, but you should record the date of this meeting on your PRD form that will be submitted in Spring.

More information about the PRD process is available on the UHR Staff Relations page.

 

Elder Care Consultation

As a feature of the UMD Family Care Resources & Referral Service, the University Human Resources sponsors free eldercare consultations. All faculty, staff, graduate assistants and students are encouraged to take advantage of this valuable, free resource.

There are appointment times available for the University Elder Care.

When:

Wednesday, October 10, 2018 and Thursday, October 25, 2018, from 10:00 am – 5:00 pm.

Where:

Room 4204, Toll Physics Building (UMD)

Please make an appointment directly with Karen Hansen at 301-775-3132 or email at karen.gpspartners@gmail.com.

Did you know?

There is a comprehensive list of resources listed on USG’s Office of Human Resources Website to help employees manage their competing work and personal priorities, and care for their loved ones. You can access family/eldercare resources here.

Peer to Peer Award

Congratulations to Kristen Koehler for being nominated by Laura Guzman Aguilar for the USG Employee Recognition Peer to Peer Award.

Kristen Koehler and Laura Guzman Aguilar (left to right)

Peer to Peer Award

Congratulations to Laura Guzman Aguilar for being nominated by Rachel Wolohan for the USG Employee Recognition Peer to Peer Award.

Rachel Wolohan and Laura Guzman Aguilar (left to right)

Peer to Peer Award

Congratulations to Brigitte Bard and Jennifer Riehl for being nominated by Shelby Speer for the USG Employee Recognition Peer to Peer Award.

Brigitte Bard, Shelby Speer, Jennifer Riehl (left to right)

Additional COLA and One-Time Bonus

Additional COLA and One-Time Bonus

Great News! Governor Hogan had previously approved a 2% cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for State employees, effective January 1, 2019.  At that time it was also announced that should the state’s FY 2018 general fund revenues exceed forecasted levels by at least $75 million, employees would receive an additional 0.5% COLA and a one-time $500 bonus, both effective April 1, 2019.

Department of Budget Management has announced that Maryland had a strong FY 2018 fiscal year and that State employees will receive the previously announced additional COLA incentives: a .5% across the board pay increase and a $500 bonus, both effective as of April 1, 2019.

Please stay tuned for more information regarding the distribution of both the COLA and the additional one-time bonus for 2019.

2018 Use or Lose

Don’t Lose Any Leave

Employees, now is the time to start planning to use any annual or personal leave you may be in jeopardy of losing. Employees eligible to earn leave may carry over a maximum of 50 days or 400 hours of annual leave into the calendar year. This maximum will be prorated for part-time employees working 50% or more. Additionally, employees are granted three personal days each calendar year these personal days cannot be carried forward into the next calendar. Therefore, any annual leave exceeding 400 hours and/or any unused personal days will be forfeited on January 5, 2019.

For contractual employees, the three personal days are available to use during the contract period and will not be carried forward to the next contract. As always, advance departmental approval to use this leave must be obtained.

For more information on annual leave, please see the Board of Regents Policy:

Annual Leave for Regular Nonexempt and Exempt Staff Employees

For questions and/or concerns, please contact the Office of Human Resources.

 

Maryland Healthy Working Families Act

Maryland Healthy Working Families Act

The State of Maryland has adopted the Maryland Healthy Working Families Act, which requires employers to offer paid sick and safe leave (SSL) to eligible employees who are not already provided equivalent leave benefits under existing policies. The legislation became law February 11, 2018. The law provides employees who are regularly scheduled to work a minimum of 12 hours per week with paid SSL accrued at a rate of one hour of SSL for every 30 hours worked.

What are acceptable uses for SSL?

  • To care for or treat the employee’s mental or physical illness, injury, or condition;
  • To obtain preventative care for the employee or the employee’s family member;
  • To care for a family member with a mental or physical illness, injury, or condition;
  • Maternity or paternity leave; or
  • The absence from work is necessary due to domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking committed against the employee or the employee’s family member when the leave is used: (1) to obtain medical or mental health attention; (2) to obtain services from a victim services organization; (3) for legal services or proceedings; or (4) because the employee has temporarily relocated as a result of domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking

How does SSL affect University employees?

The following employment categories that have no equivalent paid leave benefits may be eligible for SSL based on eligibility criteria and hours worked:

  • Hourly Staff
  • Hourly Faculty
  • Hourly Undergraduate and Graduate Student Employees

The following employment categories that already earn equivalent leave benefits may utilize SSL as part of, not in addition to, existing sick leave provided by the University:

  • Regular Faculty
  • Regular Staff
  • Contractual Salaried Staff
  • Post-Doctoral Scholars and Associates
  • Other Salaried Faculty

Graduate Assistants do not earn paid leave benefits, but are eligible for “time away from duties” as outlined in the Graduate Catalog under Policies for Graduate Assistantships.

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Tuition Remission – FALL 2018

The Department of University Human Resources (UHR) Office of Employee Benefits is now accepting tuition remission forms for Fall 2018. Please submit your forms promptly to the Office of Human Resources by July 31, 2018.

Instructions for Regular Staff:

  • University of Maryland College Park (UMCP) forms are submitted online via the ARES website
  • The paper Tuition Remission Form must be completed for tuition remission requests for other USM institutions.
    • Each institution has specific policies and procedures for the tuition remission benefit.
    • Before submitting a tuition remission request for another USM institution, the applicant should contact the USM institution she/he wishes to attend to obtain guidelines and restrictions that may exist at that institution.

Instructions for Regular Staff requesting Tuition Remission for Spouse/Dependent:

  • To be eligible for spouse or dependent tuition remission, please ensure you have completed at least two years of employment with USM. (Tuition Remission Guidelines)
  • Your spouse or dependent can only qualify if the tuition remission request is for the first undergraduate degree
  • Full tuition remission benefits are only available if your spouse or dependent enrolls at UMCP. For further details, please refer to USM Policies and Procedures, Policy VII – 4.20
  • Your dependent or spouse may only be eligible to receive 50% tuition remission of the request is to attend another USM institution

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TIAA AT USG

TIAA AT USG

No matter where you are in life – just getting started or planning for retirement – a session with TIAA Financial Consultant can help you create a plan for your goals. And, it’s at no additional cost as a part of your retirement plan. You’ll get answers to these questions and more:

  • Am I invested in the right mix of investments to help meet my goals?
  • Am I saving enough to create the retirement income I need?
  • How do I take income from my retirement account once I stop working?

Meet Adhanom Yohannes, your dedicated TIAA representative who is ready to help you pursue your financial goals.

Where: USG Building III – Room 5124

When: August 09, 2018 (9:00 am – 3:15 pm)

        November 06, 2018 (9:00 am – 3:15 pm)

Appointments are directly scheduled with TIAA. You can register online at www.TIAA.org/schedulenow or by calling 800-732-8353.

RSVP TODAY, as space is limited.