Human Resources

HR Announcements

Approval Authority Policy Revised
9/13/19
The Approval Authority Policy, approved and signed by President Tripathi, is available in the University Policy Library. 
Financial Management of Departmental Events Policy Announced
9/3/19
The Financial Management of Departmental Events Policy, approved and signed by President Tripathi, is available in the University Policy Library.  
Allowable Use of Funds Policy Revised
7/25/19
The Allowable Use of Funds Policy, approved and signed by President Tripathi, is available in the University Policy Library. 
NYSLRS Members Can Manage Benefits Online
7/8/19
Members of the New York State and Local Retirement System (NYSLRS) can access and manage their retirement information online using Retirement Online.
Faculty Members Can Spread Out Paychecks Through the Year
6/5/19
State 10-month faculty members receiving a paycheck from September until June can request that their salary be paid throughout the year — over 26 pay periods instead of 21 pay periods.
NYSTRS Members Can Submit Nominations for Delegate Position
4/29/19
The New York State Teachers’ Retirement System (NYSTRS) will hold their Annual Meeting of Delegates in October or November 2019 in Saratoga Springs, NY. As a participating institution, UB is eligible to elect one delegate to attend this meeting.
Gifts, Prizes, and Awards Policy Announced
4/9/19
The Gifts, Prizes, and Awards Policy, approved and signed by President Tripathi, is available in the University Policy Library. 
FICA Taxes To Be Withheld for Student Employees This Summer
4/3/19
Student employees who work during the summer and are not enrolled with at least six credit hours for the summer session can expect to see Social Security withholding in their summer paychecks.
December Holiday Closures
12/11/19
Learn about your options if your dean or vice-president closes your unit during the holidays.
UUP Individual Development Award Applications Now Being Accepted
12/6/19
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, 2019 and July 1, 2020. 
Sponsorship and Advertising Policy Announced
12/5/19
The Sponsorship and Advertising Policy, approved and signed by President Tripathi, is available in the University Policy Library.  
State Employees Can Change Health Insurance or Opt Out by Dec. 31
12/3/19
Health insurance carriers have announced changes for 2020. State employees can make allowed changes to health insurance through December 31, 2019.