News for Employees
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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.
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University Staff Have Until End of Year to Swap Sick Leave
University Staff who used sick leave in 2021 may be able to change the type of leave they used and instead use personal holiday, floating holiday, vacation, or vacation carryover hours they have accrued. An employee may wish to consider a “sick leave swap” if they have unused leave that would expire at the end of the calendar year. Employees may also wish to consider swapping sick leave to reduce or maintain Income Continuation Insurance (ICI) premiums or to take advantage of deferred enrollment into the ICI program during the ICI Annual Review. Any requests to swap one type of leave for another must be submitted by Dec. 30, 2021. Employees should contact their local human resources office with any questions.
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TeachOnline@UW Winter Cohort Accepting Applications
In the Winter Session 2022 of the TeachOnline@UW learning community, instructors will explore techniques, strategies, and practices to help identify and hone a plan for connecting with students and managing an online course. The Facilitation & Management course takes place online Dec. 27, 2021, to Jan. 21, 2022, with webinars held from 9–10:30 a.m. on Jan. 7, 14, and 21. Apply by Dec. 20, 2021.
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Showcase 2022 Call for Posters
Showcase 2022 is scheduled for Tuesday, March 8, at Union South. The Office of Strategic Consulting is now inviting proposals for posters to exhibit at Showcase. Posters should tell the story of an improvement, innovation, or best practice that was implemented. Resources for poster exhibitors are available online. Poster proposals should be submitted by Tuesday, Jan. 25. Registration to attend Showcase is now open to faculty, staff, students, and guests at no cost. For details, visit showcase.wisc.edu.