HR Announcements

Sprintax Available for International Students and Scholars
2/3/26
The tax preparation system, Sprintax, is available for international students and scholars to use to prepare 2025 taxes.
Guidance for State Employees Impacted by Recent Storm
1/29/26
Recently, severe weather affecting Erie County resulted in the New York State Office of Employee Relations (OER) to direct telecommuting, early departure, and absence without charge to accruals.
2025 W-2 Reports Available for State, RF and UBF Employees
1/20/26
Currently active New York state (NYS), Research Foundation (RF) and UB Foundation employees can access their W-2 reports online.
UUP Individual Development Award Applications Now Being Accepted
1/6/26
The Governor’s Office of Employee Relations (GOER) and United University Professions (UUP) announced the allocation of funds for Individual Development Awards (IDA) for activity between July 2, 2025 and July 1, 2026. Applications for projects or activities outside this timeframe will NOT be accepted.
Minimum Wage Increase for Non-Represented Hourly and Student Employees
12/29/25
The SUNY Board of Trustees announced that UB will align the minimum wage with the levels approved in the New York state budget.
Human Resources Fall 2025 Program Updates for State Employees
12/1/25
Following the start of a busy fall semester, Human Resources aims to keep you informed on about new and upcoming programs.
Student Employment Policy - Interim, Revised
9/26/25
The Student Employment Policy, has been reviewed and revised but is interim pending further review. The policy is in full force and effect and is available in the University Policy Library .
Paid Parental Leave Benefit for GSEU
8/28/25
New York State has announced that eligible employees represented by the Graduate Student Employees Union will receive fully paid parental leave effective September 1, 2025 supporting gestational, non-gestational, adoptive and foster parents.

Name, Image and Likeness Activities Policy - Interim Policy Revision
7/24/25
The Name, Image and Likeness Activities Policy, is available in the University Policy Library with a notice of pending policy changes.
SUNY Telecommuting Policy
7/7/25
The SUNY Telecommuting Policy has been officially extended by the New York State Office of Employee Relations (OER) through June 30, 2026.
Mutual Aid - University Police Policy Announced
5/20/25
The Mutual Aid - University Police Policy, approved and signed by President Tripathi, is available in the University Policy Library.
Direct Deposit Enrollment and Updates Now Available on NYS Payroll Online
3/25/25
State Payroll is pleased to inform you of an exciting update to the self-service features available to New York State employees on the New York State Payroll Online (NYSPO) platform.

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