blog posts Update Your Mailing Address and Consent for Online Tax Forms Dec 7, 2023 8:15 am782 views Have you moved this year? If you receive your tax forms (e.g., W-2, 1042-S, 1095-C) via Postal Mail, it’s important to update your Mailing Address before December 31, 2023. Foreign National employees will also have to update their address with the Foreign National Service Center by submitting a ticket at UPB Service Portal. Update Your Mailing Address and Consent for Online Tax Forms Dec 8, 2021 7:30 am5050 views This is a general reminder to all faculty and staff: please review and, if necessary, update your Mailing Address on file with the University of Illinois System for benefits and/or tax purposes. Update Your Mailing Address and Consent for Online Tax Forms Dec 8, 2022 1:00 pm2193 views Have you moved this year? If you receive your tax forms (e.g., W-2, 1042-S) via Postal Mail, it’s important to update your Mailing Address before December 31, 2022. Foreign National employees will also have to update their address with the Foreign National Service Center by submitting a ticket at UPB Service Portal. Update: System Offices COVID-19 Testing Nov 11, 2020 11:30 am95 views System Offices employees in Urbana may have received this communication from Chancellor Robert Jones regarding changes to COVID-19 procedures for employees located in Urbana. On Tuesday, Interim Chancellor Karen M. Whitney announced immediate mitigations to be taken by all faculty, staff, and students in Springfield. The following is an important update regarding these changes due to the recent increase in positive cases. Update: State Pension Legislation May 31, 2011 11:15 am9 views Recent events include President Hogan's testimony before the House of Representatives on the pension changes proposed in SB 512 and a statement by lawmakers postponing consideration of pension changes. Update: State of Illinois Managed Care Plans Apr 19, 2011 12:15 pm26 views University of Illinois President Michael Hogan sent a letter to the Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services to communicate the impact of the State's recent managed care plan decision upon the University. Update: State Budget and Employee Group Insurance Apr 27, 2016 2:45 pm3434 views The University continues to monitor the impact of the State budget impasse on employee health insurance. Updates from President Bob Easter Jan 3, 2013 11:30 am19 views Read recent communications from the President. Update on FFCRA COVID-Related Leave Programs Dec 15, 2020 8:00 am302 views The Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) was signed into law this spring to help protect families and workers during the COVID-19 pandemic by providing access to Emergency Paid Sick Leave and Expanded Family and Medical leave related to caregiving needs as a result of COVID-19. Update: Impact of State Budget on Employee Group Insurance Sep 17, 2015 5:15 pm292 views While the State budget impasse is delaying payments, many healthcare providers are "business as usual" and requiring only normal copays or co-insurance at the time of service. Updated State of Illinois Benefits Handbook Dec 16, 2011 10:30 am110 views New Benefits Handbooks are available online for employees and retirees. Updated State Benefits Handbook Now Available Jul 24, 2015 9:30 am803 views Review this detailed guide to State of Illinois health, dental, vision, life insurance, and more employee programs! Updated Federal Employment Poster: Know Your Rights Dec 2, 2022 11:00 am61 views The U.S. Department of Labor recently updated their Know Your Rights labor law poster that outlines important information regarding workplace discrimination. You may access and review this poster on the System Human Resource Services Required Federal and State Posters webpage. Your HR office also has this information posted so it may be reviewed when working on-site. Update: CMS Claim Payment Delay Oct 19, 2016 11:30 am3661 views Additional information available on claim release dates for the QCHP, OAPs, and Dental plan. Update: Civil Service Vacation Leave Accrual Limit Sep 2, 2020 8:00 am1769 views In April, the Civil Service maximum accrual limit for vacation leave was temporarily lifted due to circumstances resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic. As we have begun the start of the new academic year and the gradual process of returning to on-site working, the maximum vacation accrual limit will be reinstated. Update: Be Alert for Unemployment Fraud Nov 6, 2020 11:00 am367 views We recently alerted all University of Illinois System Employees to be aware of widespread identity theft targeting unemployment assistance programs. Please read the important update below. According to the Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES), criminals are using the COVID-19 pandemic as an opportunity to file fraudulent claims for unemployment insurance benefits within Illinois and across the U.S. Upcoming Change to NESSIE Login Process Jan 8, 2014 9:45 am2124 views On January 16, 2014, the NESSIE LOGIN authentication process will be changed to support only the use of campus NetIDs and no longer support EnterpriseIDs. UPB Benefit Choice Employee Information Sessions Apr 29, 2014 4:45 pm1315 views UPB Benefits office offers Benefit Choice Employee Information Sessions on the Urbana and Springfield campuses. (Updated 5/1/14) Unsolicited Calls Being Made to SURS Members Sep 17, 2015 2:15 pm224 views SURS alerts employees and annuitants to a possible scam attempt. University Payroll and Benefits (UPB) Customer Service Hours Change Nov 14, 2012 10:45 am1068 views Effective November 19, 2012, the UPB offices on all campuses will change their customer service hours. University Payroll and Benefits New Phone System Nov 28, 2016 10:15 am3346 views Learn about the new UPB phone system implemented November 29, 2016, to improve the quality of the customer experience. University Payroll and Benefits Chicago Phone Number Update Jan 12, 2017 8:30 am2296 views Having trouble calling the UPB Chicago office? University Pay Card Program Discontinued Jan 13, 2015 2:15 pm346 views The University is discontinuing use of PaychekPLUS pay card program. University Opposes Elimination of Tuition Waivers for Children of Long-Term Employees Mar 19, 2012 10:30 am65 views University of Illinois joins other state universities and labor organizations in opposing HB5531. University of Illinois System Statement on Sex Discrimination, Sexual Harassment and Other Sexual Misconduct Aug 14, 2020 4:00 pm39 views The updated University of Illinois System Statement on Sex Discrimination, Sexual Harassment and Other Sexual Misconduct, which reflects the U.S. Department of Education’s final regulations implementing Title IX of the Education Amendments Act of 1972, is now posted. The final regulations were published on May 19, 2020, and are effective as of today, August 14, 2020. University of Illinois System Statement on Sex Discrimination, Sexual Harassment and Other Sexual Misconduct Aug 16, 2021 7:30 am185 views The University of Illinois System Statement on Sex Discrimination, Sexual Harassment and Other Sexual Misconduct is available on the System HR website. Please take a few minutes to review this important information. University of Illinois System Statement on Sex Discrimination, Sexual Harassment and Other Sexual Misconduct Sep 16, 2022 11:00 am34 views The University of Illinois System Statement on Sex Discrimination, Sexual Harassment and Other Sexual Misconduct is available on the System HR website. Please take a few minutes to review this important information. University of Illinois System Statement on Sex Discrimination, Sexual Harassment and Other Sexual Misconduct Sep 19, 2023 11:00 am10 views The University of Illinois System Statement on Sex Discrimination, Sexual Harassment and Other Sexual Misconduct is available on the System HR website. Please take a few minutes to review this important information. University of Illinois Saves Competition Extended to Faculty, Staff, and Students Feb 24, 2014 10:45 am826 views Faculty, staff, and students are invited to participate in a savings competition in an effort to support a culture of saving and positive financial behaviors. University of Illinois: Save. Compete. Win! Feb 19, 2016 1:00 pm640 views Participate to support a culture of savings and positive financial behaviors. University of Illinois: Save. Compete. Win! Feb 23, 2015 6:00 am211 views Participate to support a culture of savings and positive financial behaviors. University Furlough Program Announced Jan 5, 2010 12:30 pm27 views On January 5, 2010, President Ikenberry announced the implementation of a furlough program. University Advocates for Employees in Managed Care Decision May 19, 2011 12:30 pm13 views We are voicing your concerns about access to trusted physicians and specialists, affordability of coverage, and continuity of care. University Administration (UA) Employee Recognition Program Oct 6, 2010 1:15 pm31 views Would you like to show your appreciation to a colleague or recognize a team who has accomplished exemplary work over the last academic year? Submit a DELTA nomination now. University 403(b) Plan and State Deferred Compensation Plan Comparison May 5, 2009 11:00 am50 views Compare the similarities and differences between the University 403(b) Plan and the State Deferred Compensation Plan. Unemployment fraud, phishing on the rise via text, email, social media Jun 28, 2021 12:30 pm1198 views Following is a general notice and reminder to all University of Illinois System faculty and staff to be aware of an increase in identity theft-related unemployment fraud and phishing schemes. The Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) issued a press release urging citizens to be on high alert for phishing schemes attempting to impersonate and exploit IDES and unemployment systems across the country. Note: IDES will never send a text message seeking your personal information, such as your social security number or driver’s license number. Understanding QCHP payment delay and your options Mar 26, 2013 11:45 am2382 views Understand the ongoing QCHP payment delay and options that may be available. UA ARR Webinar Nov 11, 2010 1:30 pm18 views A University Administration webinar about Administrative Review and Restructuring (ARR) Recommendations was held on November 3, 2010. If you were unable to attend, the recording... Tracker I-9 Outage on June 27 at 5 PM Jun 25, 2012 1:15 pm16 views Tracker will be down temporarily for system maintenance. Time Off for COVID-19 Vaccination Purposes Aug 27, 2021 9:00 am368 views The American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) enables the University of Illinois System to provide COVID-19 vaccine-related time off to faculty and staff through September 30, 2021. Employees of the University of Illinois System who meet the qualifying criteria may now be eligible for leave related to accompanying or caring for a related individual receiving a COVID-19 vaccination. TIAA Panel Discussion: Securing Your Financial Future Apr 3, 2018 2:45 pm93 views University employees along with the general public are invited to attend. The New Training and Development Resources Website is Live Aug 18, 2022 9:30 am137 views I am excited to announce that the new Training and Development Resources website is now live. Temporary relocation during remodeling, for Chicago UPB Payroll Customer Service and UPB Benefits Office Oct 26, 2012 10:30 am42 views Temporary address change for UPB Payroll and Benefits Office effective October 19, 2012 Tax Savings with Your University Benefits Apr 9, 2015 2:00 pm664 views The average FSA participant saves hundreds of dollars annually. Learn how you can too! System Offices Returning to the Workplace Guidelines Jun 25, 2020 2:45 pm214 views On Tuesday, June 23rd, System HR hosted a webinar for supervisors and managers to discuss the President’s Management Council guidelines for a very gradual and flexible return to the workplace for system-level employees, unless work responsibilities require office presence. The first and foremost concern in all of our planning has been the health and safety of employees, students, and broader university communities. These Guidelines were recently approved by the president and vice presidents and will be executed over the next few months. System Offices Remote Working Extended Nov 5, 2020 8:30 am103 views Due to the continued prevalence of the COVID-19 pandemic, it has been decided that System Offices units will continue current remote work arrangements through February 2021 with a reevaluation of circumstances at that time. System Offices November/December/January (2022 - 2023) Year-End Calendar Nov 21, 2022 3:15 pm145 views As we approach the December/January (2022-2023) year-end calendar, please refer to the System HR tool that outlines work days, paid holidays and gift days, how to report leave time, and timesheet/payroll deadlines. System Offices COVID-19 Testing Aug 17, 2020 4:30 pm126 views You may have received an email from the university where you are located regarding COVID-19 testing requirements for the Fall 2020 semester. We would like to answer some questions on how these requirements affect you, as a System Offices employee. System Offices 2020 Holiday Calendar Nov 17, 2020 11:00 am153 views As we approach the holiday season, please refer to the System HR tool that outlines work days, holidays, and gift days. System Office Employees - Know Your U Tracking Available Oct 10, 2019 10:00 am424 views The AbilityLMS system is now ready to be used to track time spent on Know Your U activities for eligible System Office employees.