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.
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.
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.
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.
Human Resources has partnered with Emergency Management to clarify roles and expectations for employees during emergencies, including adverse weather, campus closures, or other unforeseen events that may impact normal operations.