HR Announcements

Human Resources Fall 2024 Program Updates for State Employees
11/15/24
Following the start of a busy fall semester, Human Resources aims to keep you informed on about new and upcoming programs.
State Employees Update 2025 Voluntary Retirement Plans
11/15/24
State employees can create, change or cancel payroll contributions for voluntary retirement savings plan(s) for 2024. The IRS has announced that the maximum calendar year contribution limits have increased for 2025.
State Employees Enroll Now In 2025 PEP Program
11/4/24
Eligible state employees can now enroll in the Productivity Enhancement Program (PEP) for 2025 to exchange accrued vacation leave for credit toward their share of NY State Health Insurance Program (NYSHIP) premiums.
State Employees Enroll in Flex Spending (FSA) by December 9
11/1/24
State employees can enroll in a 2025 Flexible Spending Account (FSA) beginning November 1 through December 9, 2024 at 11:59 p.m. EDT.
Time-off Requests to Vote in State Elections
10/30/24
Employees are now allowed to take up to two hours of paid leave to vote in any election in New York State when the employee does not have sufficient time to vote before or after their work shift.
Human Resources Fall 2024 Program Updates for Research Foundation (RF) Employees
10/9/24
Following the start of a busy fall semester, Human Resources aims to keep you informed on about new and upcoming programs.
UUP Individual Development Award Applications Now Being Accepted
10/9/24
The Governor’s Office of Employee Relations (GOER) and United University Professions (UUP) announced the allocation of funds for Individual Development Awards (IDA) for activity between July 2, 2024 and July 1, 2025.

Applications for projects or activities outside this timeframe will NOT be accepted.
SUNY Telecommuting Policy
6/25/24
The SUNY Telecommuting Policy has been officially extended by the New York State Office of Employee Relations (OER) through June 30, 2025.

Human Resources Fall 2024 Program Updates for State Employees
11/15/24
Following the start of a busy fall semester, Human Resources aims to keep you informed on about new and upcoming programs.
State Employees Update 2025 Voluntary Retirement Plans
11/15/24
State employees can create, change or cancel payroll contributions for voluntary retirement savings plan(s) for 2024. The IRS has announced that the maximum calendar year contribution limits have increased for 2025.
State Employees Enroll Now In 2025 PEP Program
11/4/24
Eligible state employees can now enroll in the Productivity Enhancement Program (PEP) for 2025 to exchange accrued vacation leave for credit toward their share of NY State Health Insurance Program (NYSHIP) premiums.
State Employees Enroll in Flex Spending (FSA) by December 9
11/1/24
State employees can enroll in a 2025 Flexible Spending Account (FSA) beginning November 1 through December 9, 2024 at 11:59 p.m. EDT.