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Fair Labor Standards Act Webpage Announced

Human Resources continues to work on analyzing the changes to the overtime rule which increases the salary threshold for a position to be considered exempt from overtime.

University Closure Information
The University closed to address electrical issues at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, July 22, 2016.

 As stated in University Policy 2.1010 Closure of University, if there is a declaration of University closure for a specified period of time, most employees will be allowed to go or stay home with pay. However, hourly employees required to stay or report to work will receive equal time off at a later date at the convenience of their respective departments.

 Exempt employees are expected to fulfill their job responsibilities and are not required to report exception time for closures.

FAQs – University Closure 7-2016

Registration is open for the fifth annual HuskyPAW/SWEAT Amazing Challenge to be held on Saturday, July 30.

If you’re not familiar with the HuskyPAW/SWEAT Amazing Challenge, it’s loosely based on the TV show “The Amazing Race.”

Teams complete a series of challenges while they race toward the finish line. These are a mix of physical activities and mental challenges or puzzles. A challenge needs to be completed in order to receive a clue to move forward. While this can be a competitive race for many teams, it can also be a fun family event completed at your own pace.

Register your team of colleagues, friends and family. Teams are limited to four adults, although teams made up of families with children are allowed more than four members.

The deadline to register is Friday, July 15, but space is limited. HuskyPAW members will receive bonus points for participating.

Volunteers are also needed the day of the event. If interested, email Shannon Brodeur.

The Retirement Supplemental Voluntary Program (RSVP) is a voluntary retirement program offered to eligible Michigan Tech employees. The enrollment period in which an employee may sign their RSVP election is between July 1 and October 31, 2016. Employees electing the Monetary Retirement Option must retire on or before June 30, 2017. Prior to electing RSVP, employees must meet with Benefit Services for a confidential meeting to verify eligibility. The RSVP policy and forms may be found online.

RSVP questions may be directed to Benefit Services at benefits@mtu.edu or 487-2517.

Benefit eligible employees who have an annual physical and complete a Health Assessment with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan by December 31, 2016, can earn one of the following incentives:

$100 deposited into a Health Savings Account (HSA)|
$100 deposited into a Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
$100 deposited into Techfit
$200 deposited into a T2 account (funds may only be used at a Michigan Tech facility)

To complete the Health Assessment through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan:
Log in to your account at bcbsm.com (You can easily register if you are not currently set up.)
Click “Health & Wellness” in the blue bar at the top of the page
Click “Take Your Health Assessment” to begin

Once completed, please print a copy of the confirmation page for your records. Paper Health Assessment forms will not qualify for the incentive.

Employees who have met the above requirements will be contacted to choose their incentive in 2017. Incentives will be awarded in March 2017. Contact Benefit Services at benefits@mtu.eduwith any questions.

2016 Open Enrollment will be closing at midnight on Friday, November 27, 2015.

Open enrollment is your opportunity to assess your individual and family needs and make changes to your benefit package selections. This would include changing health plans, adding/removing a dependent, electing to contribute to a health savings account or flexible spending account or changing any other benefits such as life or disability benefits. If you want to continue your current elections in 2016, you do not need to take any action unless you have a health savings account or flexible spending account. Contributions must be re-elected each year for a health savings account and flexible spending account.

For Open Enrollment information, please visit the open enrollment website.

For any questions or concerns regarding Open Enrollment, please contact Benefit Services at benefits@mtu.edu or 487-2517.

Due to the Fourth of July holiday observance falling on a non- pay week Friday

(July 3, 2015), deadlines will be shifted for the following Payroll processes:

• Status Forms Due to Human Resources Thursday, 6/25/15 at Noon

• Reallocations Due to Payroll Friday, 6/26/15 at Noon

*Please note that Bi-weekly 14 time sheets will be distributed on Wednesday,

July 1st and are due to Payroll on Monday, July 6th at noon.

*EPAFs for Bi-weekly 14 are due on their regular schedule, Friday, June 26th.

HAVE A SAFE AND HAPPY FOURTH OF JULY!

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