Human Resources News Blog

Month: April 2016

Employee Benefits and Community Service Fair

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The annual Employee Benefits and Community Services Fair will be held on Thursday, May 5, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m in the Isle Royale Ballroom in the Memorial Union Building.  Visit more than 30 exhibitors hosting a vast array of service organizations including health and wellness, financial and retirement services, life insurance, real estate, recreation, theater.

The fair is free and open to employees and retirees, spouses, partners and adult dependents. Attendees may register for one of many door prizes.

All employees are welcome.  Up to 1 hour of university release time is available for employees to attend.

For more details and to see a list of vendors and door prizes, visit:  http://goo.gl/forms/bKKqKp3gVO

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Congratulations to the UAW Certification Program Graduates

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On Friday, a ceremony was held in the Wadsworth Hall Annex to honor the inaugural graduating class of the UAW Certification Program. The ceremony was organized by the UAW Certification Program Committee; Catherine Burns (Human Resources), Amanda Cadwell (UAW Local 5,000 President), Heidi Reid (Human Resources) and Tina Sarazin (UAW Local 5,000 Vice President). Michigan Tech President Glenn Mroz and Gogebic Community College President James Lorenson gave speeches, certificates were distributed to the graduates and cake was served to celebrate.
Listed below are the names of the graduates. Extend a warm wish of congratulations to them on their achievement.
  • Laura Baril—Human Resources
  • Joan Becker— Electrical Engineering
  • Nancy Bykkonen—Human Resources
  • Amanda Cadwell—Civil and Environmental Engineering
  • Gina Dunstan— Engineering Fundamentals
  • Laura Harry—Memorial Union
  • Mary Beth Hodges—Vice President for Research Office
  • Taana Kalliainen—Chemical Engineering
  • Katherine Kallio—Public Safety and Police Services
  • Marjorie Lindley—School of Forest Resources and Environmental Science
  • Tanya Maki—Human Resources
  • Rose Martell—Center for Pre-College Outreach
  • Shanda Miller—Merchandising Operations
  • Amy Olson—Financial Services and Operations
  • Dawn Pichette—University Marketing and Communications
  • Janey Pindral—International Programs and Services
  • Kim Puuri—Vice President for Research Office
  • Michelle Reed—School of Technology
  • Darlene Saari—Vice President for Research Office
  • Heather Sander—Alumni Relations
  • Lois Sedar—Athletic/Rec Facility Operations
  • Devin Seppala—Van Pelt and Opie Library
  • Mary P. Stevens—Facilities Management
  • Karen Wade—Center for Diversity and Inclusion
  • Sandra Wheaton—Facilities Management
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IMPORTANT – IRS Form 1095C Mailed to Employees

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Under the Affordable Care Act (ACA), employers are required to offer affordable health coverage to employees classified as full-time under IRS regulations. This includes employees such as faculty, staff, students, and temporary employees. For 2016, Michigan Tech is required to report on all employees who received an offer of health insurance coverage for 2015 to the IRS. This includes the previously mentioned employees as well as retirees enrolled in Michigan Tech’s health insurance and offers of COBRA. Anyone who received an offer of coverage will be receiving an IRS form 1095C. The forms were mailed on Thursday, March 31, 2016. Please note that these forms are not required to file your 2015 taxes however, you should keep it with your 2015 tax records in case of an audit.

 

If you have any questions regarding your form 1095C, please contact Benefit Services at benefits@mtu.edu or 906-487-2517.

 

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