Instant HR: E-Verify down, life insurance update, new separation checklist
Dear Colleagues: Please note the important updates and reminders below. Government shutdown effects on hiring processes VCU uses HireRight’s E-Verify system to complete the employment eligibility check when processing new hires. As a result of the federal government shutdown, the E-Verify system is currently not operational. Therefore, all employment eligibility verifications are being held in […]
Instant HR: Benefits updates, employee visa info, W-2 form notice
Dear Colleagues: As we approach winter break, I’ve included a few items to consider for the New Year. Benefits enrollment update Employee Direct was initially offered as an option for submitting benefit elections during the 2018 VCU winter closing. The state system, Employee Direct, is currently down with no projected return date. Because of the […]
Instant HR: Timekeeping changes due to inclement weather
Dear Colleagues: Due to the extensive amounts of snowfall in central Virginia over the weekend, VCU closed all day Monday, December 10, 2018 and opened at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, December 11, 2018. Managers and supervisors are encouraged to be flexible and allow employees liberal use of leave due to potentially adverse travel conditions. If you […]
Instant HR: Benefits elections, Great Place enrollment, payroll and leave notices
Dear Colleagues: Please note the critical year-end reminders below. Benefits elections during VCU’s winter closing Enrollment deadlines for state employee benefits remain in effect during VCU’s winter closing. Although VCU observes an alternate holiday schedule, the state plans remain in operation. Please share this important information with new faculty and staff in your area to […]
Instant HR: Timekeeping for 10/12, calendar reminders, Medicare notice
Dear Colleagues: Timekeeping for October 12 Non-exempt VCU employees who reported to work on the MCV Campus on Friday, October 12 are to report regular hours in VCU RealTime. Timekeepers may need to zero out Office Closing Leave using the same start and end time (8 a.m. to 8 a.m. or 7 a.m. to 7 […]
Instant HR: Timekeeping changes due to inclement weather
Dear Colleagues: As you know, this semester has been unprecedented in terms of early fall weather emergencies. Thank you for your assistance in managing these events. Several of you have reached out with questions regarding our most recent Monroe Park closing, so we’re sending this message for clarification. On Friday, October 12, 2018 there was […]
Instant HR: Timekeeping changes due to inclement weather
Dear Timekeepers: The following is information to help you process timekeeping for your department in regards to yesterday’s widespread tornado warning that affected the university community as well as many areas around central Virginia. Non-exempt employees who remained at work during the tornado warning time period on Monday, September 17 should be compensated for their […]
Instant HR: Designating employees to work during inclement weather, pay period reminder
Dear HR Colleagues: Please note the important reminders below. In addition to designating employees who must work during periods of inclement weather, please also read timekeeping guidelines for inclement weather at https://insidehr.vcu.edu/guidelines/leave-and-timekeeping/overtime-guidelines/. Managers and supervisors are encouraged to provide flexibility to employees due to travel conditions. If you have any questions, please contact your HR […]
Instant HR: Moving and relocation, award nominations, Banner affiliates
Tax law impact on moving and relocation As of August 1, moving and relocation (M&R) reimbursement is no longer available for new employees (M&R agreements for current employees that are already signed will continue to be processed). Recent tax law changes no longer provide a tax incentive for M&R reimbursement. In an effort to provide an improved new […]
Instant HR: payday reminder, annual renewal of affiliates, parental leave
July 2 payday reminder Please note, the next scheduled payday is Monday, July 2. Since this is a day later than usual due to the fiscal year ending on a weekend, please share this with employees so they are aware. For the full 2018 Payday and Holiday Calendar, visit http://hr.vcu.edu/paydays-and-holidays/. Questions? Email askhr@vcu.edu or call 804-828-0177. Annual renewal of […]