blog posts University Payroll and Benefits (UPB) Customer Service Hours Change Nov 14, 2012 10:45 am1078 views Effective November 19, 2012, the UPB offices on all campuses will change their customer service hours. 2010 W-2 Available Online Now Feb 1, 2011 12:30 pm27 views If you have consented to receive your 2010 W-2 electronically, it is now available online. Notice to Employees Regarding the Increase in Illinois Income Tax Withholding Jan 19, 2011 12:30 pm146 views The Illinois legislature approved an increase in the state individual income tax rate from 3% to 5%. Impact of Recent Federal Tax Legislation Dec 21, 2010 12:30 pm22 views New federal tax legislation may impact employees, if applicable, you may notice a change in your tax deductions beginning with your first pay in 2011. University Administration (UA) Employee Recognition Program Oct 6, 2010 1:15 pm32 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. ELECT NOW to Make Up SURS Contributions for Furlough Days Jun 1, 2010 12:30 pm23 views If you wish to make up SURS contributions for furlough days, a SURS special leave election form is available on the SURS website now through June 30, 2010. FINALIZED - SURS Process for Making Up Contributions for Furlough Days Apr 29, 2010 1:00 pm36 views The process for making up SURS contributions for furlough days has been finalized. Pre-Tax vs. Post-Tax Make Up Contributions for Furlough Days Apr 29, 2010 1:00 pm26 views Employees have asked how to make up contributions for furlough days on a pre-tax basis to SURS. Furlough Timesheet for Academic Professionals Feb 24, 2010 12:15 pm17 views An academic professional employee is required to track all hours worked and furlough hours during the weeks of the furlough only through completion of the Academic Professional Furlough Timesheet. Voluntary Pay Reduction Authorization Form Now Available Jan 26, 2010 12:15 pm25 views Individuals who wish to take a temporary pay reduction in lieu of furloughs, have until February 8, 2010 to elect this option through completion of the Online Voluntary Pay Reduction Authorization Form. Voluntary Pay Reduction Program offers an Alternative to Furloughs Jan 22, 2010 12:15 pm44 views The University is offering employees a choice between taking furlough days or voluntarily electing to take a temporary pay reduction. University Furlough Program Announced Jan 5, 2010 12:30 pm35 views On January 5, 2010, President Ikenberry announced the implementation of a furlough program. Savings Bond Enrollment Opportunity Sep 17, 2009 8:30 am6 views A representative from National Bond and Trust will be available on the Urbana campus to answer questions and assist with enrollments. Furlough FAQs Updated Aug 27, 2009 1:15 pm15 views The Furlough FAQs have been updated based on information received through the online question/comment form. New Required Minimum Wage Postings Aug 1, 2008 12:15 pm59 views All Illinois employers are required to display information on the State of Illinois wage and hour laws as well as information on the Federal Minimum Wage. Minimum Wage Increase Effective July 1, 2008 Jul 2, 2008 12:15 pm46 views The Illinois minimum wage will be increased to $7.75 per hour effective July 1, 2008.