HR Announcements

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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Independence Day—Holiday Observance
6/23/26
Independence Day falls on Saturday, July 4, 2026. Another day will not be designated to be observed as a holiday by State employees in lieu of July 4, 2026.
Independence Day—Holiday Observance
6/23/26
Independence Day falls on Saturday, July 4, 2026. Another day will not be designated to be observed as a holiday by State employees in lieu of July 4, 2026.
Faculty Members Can Spread Out Paychecks Through the Year
5/19/26
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.
Special Deductions for 10-Month Employees for Summer Coverage
4/2/26
State 10-month faculty members and state 10-month teaching and graduate assistants can expect to see extra health insurance deductions taken to cover the summer months prior to their last payroll check for the academic year.