News for Employees
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Pay adjustments will total 4 percent for faculty and staff
Faculty, Academic Staff, University Staff, and Limited Appointees will be receiving a 2 percent wage increase in each of the next two years under the 2021–2023 pay plan. The 4 percent increase will be phased in, with the first 2 percent increase taking effect Jan. 2, 2022, and the second 2 percent in January 2023. To be eligible to receive the January 2022 pay increase, individuals must have been employed in their current positions on December 5, 2021. Additional eligibility requirements apply. Employees should expect to see the Jan. 2, 2022, increase on their earnings statement for Jan. 27, 2022. Employees who are receiving the pay increase will receive a written confirmation of their new pay rate.
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TTC Extends Job Title Appeals Deadline
The Title and Total Compensation (TTC) Project will extend the Job Title Appeals submission to Friday, Feb, 4, 2022. Informal resolutions will also be extended as part of this process and are due on Jan. 28, 2022. For more information, visit go.wisc.edu/ttcproject.
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The Discussion Project Offers New Courses
The Discussion Project teaches UW–Madison instructors how to design, implement, and facilitate high quality discussion in classes of 40 or fewer students. Applications are now open for new in-person and online course sessions in January and March 2022. Courses are free and open to all instructors, including faculty, academic staff, and graduate students.
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Construction affects traffic and pedestrian routes
Construction related to the Bascom-Lathrop utility project will impact traffic, bicycle, and pedestrian routes on and around Charter Street and Lathrop Drive. A section of Lathrop Drive south of Birge Hall is now closed, and both lanes of Charter Street north of the Charter and University intersection will close Thursday, Dec. 23. Some pedestrian, traffic, and Madison Metro Transit routes will detour. Ongoing construction along University Avenue has closed the two northern traffic lanes, northern bike lane, and sidewalk of University Avenue between N. Mills Street and N. Charter Street. Details can be found at transportation.wisc.edu.
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Working at UW on Holiday Break
There will no issue of Working at UW on Dec. 29. We will return on Jan. 5. 2022. Best wishes for the holiday season!
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General Pay Increase for Faculty and Staff Anticipated Early Next Year
UW–Madison expects to provide a 2 percent wage increase early next year to employees under the 2021–2023 pay plan. The state’s legislative Joint Committee on Employment Relations (JCOER) still needs to formally approve the pay plan increases. The 2 percent increase is anticipated to take effect Jan. 2, 2022. However, the effective date will need to be confirmed once the pay plan is formally approved by the JCOER. Employees who are receiving the pay increase will receive a written communication informing them of their new pay rate, when that pay rate becomes effective, and when the increase will be reflected on their paycheck. Academic Staff, Faculty, Limited, and University Staff are eligible to receive the pay plan increase. Certain eligibility criteria apply
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UWPD Launches Data Dashboard with a Focus on Racial Equity
The UW–Madison Police Department (UWPD) has launched an Equity Dashboard that promotes transparency and provides a set of success measures that speak directly to the UWPD’s commitment to equity in policing. On the Equity Dashboard, users can view UWPD calls for service, arrests, citations, use of force, and more. Users can also view complaint data – including the total number of complaints, how the complaints were resolved, how many complaints involved use of force, and the number of officers with multiple sustained complaints. The dashboard also provides general information about programs and services offered by the UWPD. The Equity Dashboard can be found at go.wisc.edu/uwpddashboard.
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Check Your Address in MyUW for Tax Form Distribution
All employees are encouraged to make sure their address information is up to date prior to the distribution of tax forms such as the W-2 form. Please review your address and make any updates by Jan. 13, 2022, to guarantee that your address has been received in time for tax form distribution. To update your address, go to MyUW > Personal Information > Update My Personal Information. Employees may also consent to electronic-only W-2 and/or 1095-C Form delivery. UW 403(b) Supplemental Retirement Program participants who are changing their address will also need to update their address with their 403(b) recordkeeper.
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Thursday Is Last Chance for Flu Shots on Campus
Flu cases are on the rise on campus and all employees are encouraged to get vaccinated. University Health Services will be hosting a final flu vaccination clinic on campus this Thursday, Dec. 9, from 9 a.m.–3 p.m. at the University Club. There is no cost to employees, with or without proof of insurance. Drop in or schedule an appointment at go.wisc.edu/flushots. Employees who are unable to attend this clinic and want a flu shot should contact their primary care physician.
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Review Your Benefits Enrollment
Employees are now able to review their 2022 Benefit Confirmation Statement in Self Service in MyUW. To view the Confirmation Statement, log in to MyUW, go to Benefit Information, and then choose Benefit Enrollment Confirmation Statements. This is a good time to review the 2022 statement and make sure your benefits enrollments are those you elected or confirmed during the annual benefits enrollment period in October. If you have any questions or concerns, please send an email to benefits@ohr.wisc.edu as soon as possible, or ask your local human resources contact for assistance. The first benefits deductions for 2022 will be taken from the biweekly paychecks on Dec. 16 and Dec. 30, 2021.