Below you will find HR News for university employees including training, benefits, compensation, payroll, and other news of importance. For news specific to UA Benefits including archived news, please see our Benefits News site.

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    TDA Universal Availability Notice

    December 17, 2021

    The University of Alaska 403(b) Voluntary Tax-Deferred Annuity Program is federally required to provide eligible employees with a Universal Availability Notice that contains important information regarding the University of Alaska's voluntary tax-deferred annuity (403(b)) program in which you are eligible to participate.

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    2022 W-4 Federal Withholding Information

    December 17, 2021

    The 2022 Form W-4, Employee's Withholding Certificate, has not yet been released by the IRS. As soon as a new form is released, employees will be notified.

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    Registration is now open for the annual Maintain Don't Gain challenge

    December 03, 2021

    The goal of this UA Wellness challenge is to help you maintain your current weight while practicing healthy exercise and eating habits during the upcoming holiday season.

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    Remember to get your flu shot!

    December 03, 2021

    Don't forget to get your flu vaccine! With cold winter months upon us, kids back in school and germs circulating, now is a great time to get your annual flu vaccine to help protect yourself and your family.

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    Here's what you need to know about UA's COVID-19 Vaccine Requirement Guidelines

    December 03, 2021

    In accordance with President Biden's executive order requiring all employees of institutions in federal contracts to receive the COVID-19 vaccine, UAF and many UA System Office employees are required to either receive the vaccine or provide a valid medical or religious exemption.

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    Navigating your benefits! Join TouchCare for a webinar series and raffle

    December 03, 2021

    Join TouchCare for a webinar and Q&A to learn more about complex benefits terminology and the importance of preventative care.

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    November Human Resources Updates

    November 19, 2021

    Each month Human Resources provides an update on systemwide projects currently in process.

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    COVID-19 Vaccine Requirement Guidelines

    November 19, 2021

    Additional guidelines and information for UAF and UA employees who are required to be vaccinated against COVID-19 or provide a valid exemption as part of Executive Order 14042.

  • Salary Public Records release

    November 05, 2021

    This is a semi-annual notification that certain information about your employment with the University of Alaska is subject to the Alaska Public Records Act and will be released when public records requests are made.

  • 'Guided Conversations' to connect with peers

    November 05, 2021

    HR invites you to "Guided Conversation" sessions to help connect you to your largest work resource -- your peers.