Recently, severe weather affecting Erie County resulted in the New York State Office of Employee Relations (OER) to direct telecommuting, early departure, and absence without charge to accruals.
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, 2025 and July 1, 2026. Applications for projects or activities outside this timeframe will NOT be accepted.
New York State has announced that eligible employees represented by the Graduate Student Employees Union will receive fully paid parental leave effective September 1, 2025 supporting gestational, non-gestational, adoptive and foster parents.
The holidays are often a time to celebrate our accomplishments or express gratitude to those who have helped us throughout the previous year. While careful use of UB’s resources is always on our minds, as the 2023 holidays approach, we ask you to make your holiday plans with an eye toward safety and mindful spending.