Month: May 2016

Unemployment Fraud Issues

Michigan Tech has been receiving occasional unemployment claims for active employees. Employees affected have been contacted by Benefit Services. Benefit Services will dispute the claims which are then sent to the Unemployment Fraud Unit for investigation. Once the investigation is complete, a determination will be issued to all parties involved. Should you be contacted by Benefit Services regarding an unemployment claim filed under your name, you may contact the Unemployment Fraud Unit at 855-842-7463.

 

Should you become a victim of identity theft, please refer to the Identity Theft Resources page through Information Technology. This page offers valuable information for avoiding misused or stolen social security numbers (SSN) or taxpayer identification numbers (TIN) as well as reporting and fixing a stolen identity.

Please do not modify this information unless you contact me first.

Thank You,

Ginger

 

2016 Benefits Fair Door Prize Results

Benefit Services would like to thank all the employees, retirees, and vendors who attended the 2016 Benefits Fair held last Thursday, May 5, 2016. The Benefits Fair was a success with 282 employees and retirees in attendance as well as up to 30 vendors. Congratulations to the following individuals who were winners of the various door prizes raffled off after the event:

 

  • SDC 1 Day Spin Class – Sharri Karppinen
  • SDC 1 Day Yoga Class – Joe Sever
  • SDC 1 Day Zumba Class – Joel Vertin
  • SDC Single Day Admission Passes – Lorraine Watts, Darlene Persha, Linnea
  • McGowen Hobmeier, Crystal McLeod, Kathleen Lewandowski, Nels
  • Christopherson, & Nikki Ebert
  • Portage Lake Golf Course 9-Hole Golf Pass – Heather Kiilunen
  • Portage Lake Golf Course Golf Ball Sets – Renee Hiller, Jake Manchester, &
  • Don Close
  • Athletics 2 Hockey Family Passes – Sue Tomasi & Kimberly Oldt
  • Rozsa 2 Tickets to a 2016-17 Performance – Renae DesRochers
  • Pilgrim River Gift Certificate – Erika Erkkila
  • Applebee’s Gift Cards – Rory Gronevelt, Vicky Roy, & Michelle Reed
  • Magnuson Franklin Square Inn Gift Certificate – Ray Lasanen
  • Tranquil Touch Massage Gift Certificate – Penny Foetisch
  • Maggie’s Massage Gift Certificate – Lorraine Young
  • J. Jukuri Spa Gift Certificate – Karmen Markham
  • J. Jukuri Spa Gift Bag – Karen Giddings
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of MI Herbs & Spices Gift Bag – Carol Asiala
  • Benefit Services Jawbone UP – Audrey Barnett
  • Superior Chiropractic Gift Certificate – Carol Schaaf
  • EyeMed USB Chargers – John Longenecker & Don Kilpela
  • EyeMed Waterbottles – Tori Connors & Georgeann Larson
  • EyeMed Golf Balls – Pat McCarthy & Jake Guter