HR and Payroll News
April
14 , 2009
Issue #09-05
The
following newsletter of policies, procedures and topics of interest is being distributed
by the Department of Human Resources and Payroll to designated departmental
staff representatives for notice to University Administrators, Directors,
Deans, Department Heads, Managers and Supervisors. We appreciate your role in
ensuring accurate and timely communication throughout the University. Please
address all inquiries to the contact person listed in each notice.
Newsletter
Topics:
1.
State Group Life Insurance Increases Effective April 1, 2009
1. State Group Life Insurance Increases Effective April 1, 2009
All eligible employees under the Fort Dearborn state group life insurance plan (formerly Medical Life Insurance Company) whose yearly gross compensation rate increased on or before April 1, 2009 had an increase, if applicable, in their insurance coverage amount and payroll deduction premium.
The increases in coverage and payroll deduction premiums are in accordance with the wage/coverage schedule of life insurance: http://www.osc.state.ct.us/2009memos/numbered/200905.htm.
Payroll deduction premium changes for increased life insurance coverage were reflected in paychecks dated April 9, 2009.
If you have any questions, contact a representative from the Human Resources Benefits Unit at benefits@uconn.edu or (860) 486-0400.
2. USCIS Reminds all U.S. Employers of Requirements to Use Revised Form I-9
On April 3, 2009 the revised Form I-9 (Rev. 02/02/09) went into effect. Please be aware that you may no longer use a previous version of the form. The revised form provides greater security and effectiveness by no longer allowing the use of expired documents for identification purposes. The USCIS has also updated their "Handbook for Employers - Instructions for Completing Form I-9" to reflect the revised requirements.
The revised form can be found at the following link http://www.uscis.gov/files/form/I-9_IFR_02-02-09.pdf and the revised handbook can be found at http://www.uscis.gov/files/nativedocuments/m-274.pdf
If you have any questions regarding the form I-9 please contact Ellen Lowe in the Payroll Department at 486-6915, or ellen.lowe@uconn.edu.
3. Minimum Salaries for New Faculty Hired for Academic Year 2009-2010
For the coming academic year (2009-2010), the salary minima for faculty covered by the AAUP Collective bargaining agreement (Article 19.III) will be equal to the minimum in each rank for this academic year.
The salary minima for each professorial rank represented by the AAUP for the 2009-2010 academic year will be:
1. Assistant Professor $45,000
2. Associate Professor $59,427
3. Professor $75,000
Questions may be directed to Dianne Dolat in Employment Services at 860-486-0408 or dianne.dolat@uconn.edu.