Human Resources is a dynamic function across the university campus that changes frequently.
HR News & Announcements highlights new developments and current issues to keep employees up-to-date and informed.
Since a lot of information is communicated via email, faculty and staff are encouraged to become members of their group's designated email listservs:
All Employees - This email listserv is for all employees of West Virginia State University. To be added as a member, please make your request by emailing hr@wvstateu.edu.
Faculty - This email listserv is for faculty members. To be added as a member, please make your request by emailing swoodar1@wvstateu.edu.
Faculty Senate - This email listserv is for faculty participating in Faculty Senate. To be added as a member, please make your request by emailing hr@wvstateu.edu.
Staff - This email listserv is for staff. To be added as a member, please make your request by emailing hr@wvstateu.edu.
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September 8, 2020, Justin Cherry
Message to All Employees
Good afternoon,
New information concerning deferral of FICA employment tax deposits and payments through December 31, 2020 was released by the U.S. Treasury/IRS after close of business on Friday, August 28. This information is continuing to be reviewed as it relates to President Trump’s Memorandum on Deferring Payroll Tax Obligations in Light of the Ongoing COVID-19 Disaster, issued August 8, 2020 to defer collection of employment taxes (the employee’s share of Social Security tax) from September 1, 2020 through December 31, 2020.
The guidance requires employers to collect the payroll taxes deferred from September 1, 2020 through December 31, 2020 from employees during the period of January 1, 2021 through April 30, 2021. Interest or penalties begin to accrue upon amounts that remain unpaid beginning May 1, 2021. The deferral only applies to employees earning less than $4,000 bi-weekly. Based on guidance from the WV State Auditor’s Office, participation in the deferral is optional for the employer.
At this time, no changes are planned to defer withholding the 6.2% FICA tax from employees.
Evaluation will continue as new information surfaces.
Should you have any questions regarding this information, please contact Gina Salser, Payroll Manager, at 304-766-5101.
Best,
Justin
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August 19, 2020, Justin Cherry
Message to All Employees
Dear Faculty and Staff,
I am writing to follow up on the August 11th email that I sent last week regarding our COVID-19 Personnel Policy. In that message, I shared the importance of our collective commitment to making our campus as safe as possible. That commitment is shared by all students, faculty, and staff, and reflects our care not only for students, but for all members of our University and community members. The health and safety of our entire campus and surrounding community is our highest priority.
Given this commitment, I want to ensure your awareness of and be as transparent as possible about the disciplinary consequences for violating our COVID-19 Personnel Policy, which were developed in order to outline our expectations for all employees. Let me be clear, a violation of our policy could involve an immediate risk to the entire campus community and the University shall impose disciplinary action up to and including termination.
Please consider this message as your official notification about these guidelines, since a warning will not be given for a first offense.
My earnest hope is that we will not have to take any of these steps. And I trust each of us will exhibit care, concern, and support for one another during these difficult days. The strength of the "Place We Love So Dear" depends on each of us. Thank you for doing your part.
I wish you well in the few remaining days of summer, and I look forward to seeing you soon.
Sincerely,
Justin
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August 11, 2020, Justin Cherry
Message to All Employees
Good afternoon, Colleagues,
First, I would like to welcome you to the start of the academic year. Whether you are a new or returning employee, this semester promises to be like none before.
For the past several months, we have worked diligently to develop and enhance plans for reopening our beautiful campus this fall. With the health, safety and wellbeing of our campus community in mind, the University continues to review and revise our policies to respond to the rapidly evolving impacts of the coronavirus pandemic. In line with that, this message is to inform our employees that the University has created a policy for on-campus work to support the guidance that has been outlined by our administration.
For our workforce, who each day are so critical to the success of this institution, this unprecedented global health emergency has created countless challenges. The purpose of the COVID-19 Personnel Policy that I share today is to provide greater certainty surrounding the health and safety of our employees in these uncertain times.
You can see more details on these updates for employees by visiting the Human Resources COVID-19 Employee Information webpage. This site has the latest guidance and frequently asked questions for HR-related topics.
Additional information concerning campus-wide updates can be found on WVSU's coronavirus website.
I ask that you share these updates with staff within your departments and colleges. Thank you for your continued partnership and leadership in guiding West Virginia State University through the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Sincerely,
Justin
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July 31, 2020, Justin Cherry
Message to All Employees
Dear Faculty and Staff:
As we prepare for the start of the fall 2020 semester, many of you have already returned to work on campus.
If you have not already returned to working on campus please continue to work remotely on Monday, August 3, and Tuesday, August 4, while we finalize the implementation of a series of health screening points at buildings throughout campus.
If you are on campus Monday and Tuesday, please report to the screening stations located in Ferrell Hall or the Integrated Research and Extension Building before going to your offices. Screenings will start at 7:30 a.m. Once screenings begin on Wednesday, August 5, at buildings throughout campus, they will continue for the duration of the fall semester.
If you have any questions about whether you should report to campus Monday and Tuesday or continue to work remotely, please direct them to your immediate supervisor, or appropriate department head or administrative vice president.
Thank you,
Justin
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July 28, 2020, Justin Cherry
Message to All Employees
Good morning,
Please be aware that the Employee Self Service (ESS) application, in MyApps, will not be available to employees starting at 7:00 PM on Monday, August 24th through 7:00 AM on Tuesday, September 1st. If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Best,
Justin
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July 21, 2020, Justin Cherry
Message to All Employees
Good morning, Colleagues,
As the University continues to closely monitor the COVID-19 pandemic, the Department of Human Resources continues to review and enhance the information that is provided to employees. With that being said, HR has added information to the COVID-19 EMPLOYEE INFORMATION webpage, specifically for managers, that provides guidance surrounding employee hygiene, mandatory signage, supplies (PPE), work flexibility, employee leave, and a number of different scenarios as it relates to COVID-19. To be sent directly to the information for managers, please click here.
We know this is a time of uncertainty and anxiety for many of our staff and faculty and we want to thank you for all you are doing under these difficult circumstances. Please know that the University remains committed to protecting you and providing you with a safe and healthy work environment. The Department of Human Resources strongly encourages employees to frequently monitor and review the COVID-19 EMPLOYEE INFORMATION webpage.
Take care,
Justin
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July 13, 2020, Justin Cherry
Message to All Employees
Good morning, Colleagues,
I hope this email finds you safe and in good health. Today, we share new and updated information as our University continues to adapt to the changing environment brought by the coronavirus pandemic. It is important for us to remember that all campus wide decisions are being made with the health and safety of our community at the forefront, and with the best-available guidance from public health authorities.
First, the WVSU COVID-19 Response Team has developed and published a framework for returning to campus, "Focus on WVSU - Reopening 'This Place We Love So Dear'". If you have not done so already, please familiarize yourself with the important information that is contained within that document.
Next, due to the start of the academic year being pushed up to August 10th, the summer hour schedule will now end on August 7th.
Last but not least, the WVSU Department of Human Resources has updated our COVID-19 Employee Information webpage. On this webpage you will find links with information regarding Employee Benefits, Contact Tracing, Employee Accommodations, the FFCRA, Managing Stress and Anxiety, and a comprehensive list of Frequently Asked Questions surrounding topics such as PPE, the ADA, Quarantining, Remote Work, Traveling and much more.
As you all know, this is a fluid situation. We strongly encourage you to check our COVID-19 Employee Information webpage frequently for changes in employee guidance. Should you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact me directly.
Take care,
Justin
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July 1, 2020, Justin Cherry
Message to All Employees
Good afternoon,
This email is to provide you with important information regarding the July payrolls.
July 3, 2020 Paycheck: The July 3, 2020 payroll check should reflect open enrollment changes. Employees should review and verify that their paycheck is correct. Please contact the Payroll Office if you have any questions.
July 17, 2020 Paycheck: Regular pay with same deductions as your July 3, 2020 paycheck.
July 24, 2020 Increment Paycheck: Eligible employees should receive their increment check.
July 31, 2020 Paycheck: The July 31, 2020 payroll check will be a 3 pay month. This means that there will be no PEIA or Mt. Flex (FBMC) deductions taken out of the 7/31/20 check.
Should you have questions, please contact the WVSU Payroll Office at (304) 766-5101.
Best,
Justin
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June 30, 2020, Gina Salser
Message to All Employees
All,
We are again offering Parking Permit payroll deduction for the FY20-21 fiscal year. Due to COVID-19, we are extending the sign up period. You have from now until July 31, 2020 to sign up.
If you are responding prior to the official return to campus work for your area:
The attached form can be opened and completed on line. Once completed, save it to your computer then email it back to me. By typing your name above the employee signature line, you are committing to and authorizing payroll deduction for your parking permit. Once back on campus, you will need to visit the Cashier’s Office, with your vehicle registration, to complete the required Cashier’s Vehicle Registration form and pick up your FY20-21 parking permit.
If you are responding after the official return to campus work for your area:
Follow the standard procedure of past years by: printing, completing, and signing the attached form. Stop by the Cashier’s Office with your completed form and vehicle registration to complete the required Cashier’s Vehicle Registration form and pick up your FY20-21 parking permit.
Your form must be submitted by the July 31, 2020 deadline.
For those of you who will be purchasing your permit by paying the $110.00 up front, please remember your current permit expires on August 31, 2020.
If you have any questions, please email or call me on my work phone (304-766-5101). It will transfer to me here at the house.
Gina Salser
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June 17, 2020, Justin Cherry
Message to All Employees
Good morning,
Over the last couple of weeks, there have been a number of instances of fraudulent unemployment claims involving WVSU employees. Unfortunately, WVSU is not alone in experiencing an uptick in fraudulent unemployment claims. Please note: there has not been a breach of information at West Virginia State University. Employees from several other institutions across the State of WV have also been a victim of these fraudulent claims.
If you receive communication from the WV WorkForce Unemployment Division regarding an unemployment claim that you did not file, employees should immediately report the fraud and we recommend that you take the following actions:
- Call WorkForce and/or file a report of the fraudulent claim on WorkForce WV’s website and make sure you receive something back from WorkForce in writing acknowledging the report. You can file an online report of the fraudulent claim by clicking here.
- Call law enforcement (the FBI and/or the State Police) and say, “My identity has been stolen.” They might balk a bit at this, because it’s such a small amount of money, but the employee needs to insist on the police report.
- Make sure nobody has deposited money into your bank account. If money has been deposited into your account, you need to remit that money back to WorkForce West Virginia (or whatever entity deposited the money into your account) and get a receipt that you have repaid the money.
- Run a credit check on all your accounts (this is why you needs the police report). You can use one of the free credit reporting agencies; there is no need to pay for a credit report at this point.
- Stay on top of the situation in order to protect yourself as best you can.
Please contact the Department of Human Resources should you have any questions regarding this information.
Best,
Justin
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June 3, 2020, Justin Cherry
Message to All Staff
Good afternoon,
During a time of crisis, it can be difficult to operate business as usual. Amidst the uncertainty, departments have been faced with the challenge of being pulled in different directions – from managing communications and crisis response planning, to maintaining some level of continuity of business operations. Because of this, the performance evaluation completion date will be extended for staff. At this time, the due date for 2019-2020 staff performance evaluations has not been determined but the review period will remain the same (April 1, 2019 through March 31, 2020). We recognize that priorities have shifted and objectives have changed but supervisors and employees are encouraged to go ahead and begin the planning process now.
We understand that in some cases this may not be possible. Supervisors and staff can wait until normal operations resume and staff are back on campus in order to complete the performance evaluations. While we don’t know yet of our anticipated date to return to campus for normal operations, departments and supervisors are permitted to extend review completion if necessary. Once a date has been determined, HR will provide employees with as much advanced notice as possible. The completion deadline will ultimately depend on when offices are able to return to normal operations.
Supervisors and staff may wonder how their evaluations will take place as they are not on campus. With that in mind, the Department of Human Resources has created a Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) page that we hope will answer all of your questions. Please click here to be directed to the page.
Even with the disruptions caused by COVID-19, we continue to have an obligation to ensure all employees receive the feedback they have a right to expect. Coaching and feedback conversations between a manager and a direct report are critical to supporting continued individual growth and development. To access the evaluation forms, as well as an overview of the performance evaluation process, please click here.
As always, please let me know if you have any questions or concerns.
Best,
Justin
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May 26, 2020, Justin Cherry
Message to All Employees
Good afternoon,
I hope everyone had a safe and enjoyable Memorial Day weekend. I wanted to provide you with a few important updates as we move towards the start of a new fiscal year.
Fiscal Year 2021 WVSU Holiday Calendar
The FY 2021 Holiday Calendar has been approved. To view the calendar, please click here.
New Employee Onboarding Information
In order to help new hires acclimate to their new role, HR has prepared a list of steps for a new hire to use so that they don’t miss any crucial items. If you know of something that you feel would benefit a new employee, please email me with your suggestion. In order to view the New Employee Onboarding Information, please click here.
HR also hopes to create a new hire checklist for managers/supervisors to use. Once it is published, we will provide a notification.
New HR Staff Member
Please join me in welcoming our newest HR staff member, Cristal Miller. Cristal brings years of HR experience at the federal level specializing in leave and attendance management, performance management, and employee training. She is also a graduate of West Virginia State College.
Please do not hesitate to contact me, should you have any questions or concerns.
Best,
Justin
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May 18, 2020, Justin Cherry
Message to All Employees
Good afternoon,
In collaboration with the Office of Environmental Health & Safety (EHS), the Department of Human Resources is pleased to offer a new online training system for employees called Safety Skills. Safety Skills provides hundreds of training modules, addressing topics from Art Safety to Fall Protection to Universal Waste Management. This online training will provide convenience and variety in meeting WVSU's employee health and safety training regulatory compliance.
EHS TRAINING ASSIGNMENTS & RECORDS
EHS and/or supervisors are able to assign EHS on-line training courses. If there is a topic of interest, contact your supervisor or EHS and that course can be assigned. If needed, EHS can assist and answer questions on how to use the Safety Skills training system upon request.
ABOUT THE ON-LINE TRAINING
Most of the on-line training classes can be completed within 30-45 minutes. The duration of each course appears on your assignment listing. If you are not able to complete the entire training course at one time, you are able to resume where you left off or start over from the beginning. After information is presented, there are review questions for that segment. If a question is not answered correctly, the information pertaining to the missed question is reviewed again before moving to the next topic.
As you may have noticed, some courses have already been assigned to employees. The training assignments were based on an employee’s role, and also includes any mandatory trainings that all employees are required to complete. You can access your assigned trainings by logging in to Safety Skills and looking under the My Training page.
FACULTY
Due to the summer break, faculty will not be required to have their assigned trainings completed until after the start of the fall semester. Upon your return from summer break, faculty will receive an email notifying them that they have been assigned their training. If faculty would like, they may get a head start and begin working on their assigned trainings on a voluntary basis.
For your convenience, I have attached the Safety Skills instructions that discusses important information such as how to log in, printing a certificate, etc. Please contact EHS by phone 304-204-4060 or e-mail
joseph.davenport@wvstateu.edu if you are experiencing any problems.
Best,
Justin
Click
here to find the Safety Skills instructions attachment included in the original email.
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May 18, 2020, Justin Cherry
Message to All Employees
Good morning,
The half day that the Governor gave for the Christmas Eve proclamation will be observed on Friday, May 22, 2020. Full-time staff will notice that the Governor’s Proclamation has already been inserted into timecards. The Governor’s Proclamation will be observed on the second half of Friday, May 22
nd. For the first half of the day, employees must either record their hours worked, submit leave, or be taken off payroll. Additionally, the University will observe Memorial Day on Monday, May 25
th.
Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Best,
Justin
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May 11, 2020, Justin Cherry
Message to All Employees
Good afternoon,
Employees who want to salute their outstanding colleagues now have an easy – and highly visible – way to do so. “Compliment a Colleague,” a new feature on the WVSU Department of Human Resources’ website, allows employees to anonymously hail those people whose work might otherwise go unacknowledged. The “Compliment a Colleague” webpage will be updated periodically so that the most recent compliments are displayed.
You can access the nomination form by clicking
here. For a complete list of Human Resources’ events and activities that are occurring on campus, please click
here.
Best,
Justin
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May 5, 2020, Justin Cherry
Message to All Employees
Good afternoon,
With the academic year drawing to a close, it is time for us to make plans for summer schedules. In keeping with a long-standing practice, WVSU will observe a schedule known as “summer hours”. The University’s normal business hours are 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. year round; however, summer hours will be 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., with a 30 minute unpaid lunch, during the period from Monday, May 11, 2020 through Friday, August 14, 2020.
You can find the WVSU Holiday Calendar by clicking
here. Please contact Human Resources at 304-766-3156 if you have questions.
Best,
Justin
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May 4, 2020, Justin Cherry
Message to All Employees
Good afternoon, Yellow Jacket Nation,
The events of the last several days and weeks, which continue to unfold, are unprecedented. With all of the change that surrounds us on a day-to-day basis, it understandably feels overwhelming. That is why I’m reaching out to you today, to let you know that we are thinking of our work family and Yellow Jacket Nation, and as always, we are here as a helpful resource to you. To that end, the Department of Human Resources has developed a webpage that includes tips and information to assist you in managing stress and anxiety during this unsettling time. You can access this information by clicking
here.
Please know that we are here for you and that we are all in this together. If we can be of any assistance, please do not hesitate to reach out.
Best regards,
Justin
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April 27, 2020, Regina Powell
Message to All Employees
Impact of the CARES Act on the West Virginia Higher Education Retirement Plans
The West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission (the Commission) wants to make you aware of your retirement plan options as a result of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act.
The Policy Commission on April 17 approved changes to the West Virginia Higher Education Retirement Plan. Modifications to the plan provide additional flexibility with your plan savings as you navigate your financial decisions in the coming months. We recommend you speak with a TIAA financial consultant to review your current situation–along with short- and long-term financial goals–before making decisions that will affect your retirement investment.
What does this mean for you?
We know that keeping you and your family healthy and safe amid the challenges surrounding COVID-19 is your first priority. That’s why we’re working with our retirement plan partners at TIAA to make your new options easier to understand so you can determine if they may be right for you.
Suspension of Required Minimum Distributions (RMDs)
As provided in the CARES Act, the Commission has suspended all Required Minimum Distributions (RMDs) in 2020 for former employees over the age of 70-½ and their beneficiaries. TIAA mailed notices to all recipients of RMDs last week with information about the CARES Act and directions for how to suspend RMD payments, if they choose to do so. Anyone receiving distributions can call TIAA at 1-800-842-2252 to stop RMD payments. TIAA can also assist participants with rolling distributions already taken back into the plan for reinvestment and to preserve them from tax liability.
Qualifying for Coronavirus-Related Provisions
The CARES Act provides relief for participants who need to access their retirement plan funds due to COVID-19. The relief applies to coronavirus-related distributions (cash withdrawals) and coronavirus-related loans between January 1, 2020 and December 30, 2020.
Participants who meet the following coronavirus criteria may take a coronavirus-related distribution from their supplemental (403(b) and/or the 457(b) plans or may take a loan from their primary 401(a) plan. These options are available to a participant:
Who is diagnosed with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) by a test approved by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention,
Whose spouse or dependent (as defined in section 152 of the Internal Revenue Code) is diagnosed with such virus or disease by such a test, OR
Who experiences adverse financial consequences as a result of being quarantined, being furloughed or laid off or having work hours reduced due to such virus or disease, or cannot work due to lack of childcare due to such virus or disease, closing or reducing hours of a business owned or operated by the individual as a result of such virus or disease, or other factors as determined by the Secretary of the Treasury.
Please be advised that participants will be required to certify the qualifying reasons.
Plan Amendments for Coronavirus-Related Cash Distributions
The Commission approved a new in-service coronavirus-related cash withdrawal qualifying event for participants affected by COVID-19. Eligible participants affected by coronavirus as described above may withdraw up to $100,000 from their supplemental 403(b) and/or 457(b) plans between now and December 31, 2020.
It is important to note that the CARES Act provisions for coronavirus-related cash withdrawal
do not apply to the mandatory Qualified 401(a) plan.
Penalties and withholding for taxes are waived for coronavirus-qualified distributions from supplemental retirement plan accounts if the eligibility criteria are met. This means, new in-service coronavirus-related distributions are exempted from the 10 percent IRS early withdrawal penalty (pre-age 59-½). TIAA is not required to withhold the usual 20 percent federal tax. However, the coronavirus-affected participant will be offered the option to have tax withheld.
Unless a participant opts to include all coronavirus-related distributions in gross income for the year of the distribution(s), (i.e. calendar year 2020), coronavirus-related distributions may be spread out over three years, beginning with the year of the distribution for federal income tax purposes.
The amendments includes the ability for a participant to repay/reinvest coronavirus-related distributions (in any amount up to the aggregate amount of the coronavirus-related distribution(s)) to the plan (or any other eligible retirement plan or IRA) at any time during the three-year period beginning on the day after the distribution, as long as the participant remains an active employee under the eligible retirement plan.
Plan Amendments for Coronavirus-Related Loans
Although coronavirus-related cash distributions do not apply to the qualified 401(a) Plan, the Commission approved an expansion of the loan limits provision, should a participant need access to funds in their regular 401(a) retirement account.
Coronavirus-related loans are available from the 401(a), 403(b) and 457(b) plans. Effective immediately, and through September 23, 2020, participants affected by the coronavirus as described above may borrow 100 percent of their accumulation across all plans, not to exceed $100,000. This is an increase from the existing plan loan limit of 50 percent of a participant’s accumulation up to $50,000. Participants requesting the increased loan amounts are required to certify the coronavirus-related reasons.
Plan participants are limited to a maximum of three concurrent loans across all plan types – 401(a), 403(b) and 457(b); however, the maximum dollar amount of the combined three loans will double for coronavirus-related loans. The loan approval process will remain the same as it does for non-coronavirus-related loans.
Deferral of 2020 Payments on Loans from 401(a), 403(b) and/or 457(b)
The amendments approved by the Commission include the ability for a participant to defer loan payments up to 12 months.
Any existing or new loan payments due between March 27, 2020 and December 31, 2020, may be deferred for a period of one year by borrowers affected by the coronavirus as described above. Interest will continue to accrue during the payment suspension period. This provision ends September 23, 2020.
Please visit
TIAA.org or call TIAA at
855-400-4294 if you have questions related to taking a loan or the possibility of deferring payments on an existing retirement plan loan.
For retirement plan distributions and loans, TIAA encourages you to set up electronic funds transfer (EFT) for faster delivery of funds.
Other CARES Act Considerations
Tax filing and payment changes
The Treasury Department and IRS have extended federal tax filing and IRA contribution deadlines. The federal deadline for filing a 2019 tax return—and any corresponding 2019 IRA contributions outside of your retirement plan—has been extended to July 15, 2020.
Student loans and stimulus payments
Borrowers who have certain federal student loans may defer payments until later in the year, and qualified taxpayers meeting specific single/joint filing criteria may be eligible to receive stimulus payments. Please consult your personal tax advisor or your student loan provider for additional information.
Next steps
If you meet the eligibility criteria detailed above, would like to speak to a financial consultant, or would like to request loans or distributions, you can do so by logging in to your online account at
TIAA.org or calling TIAA at
855-400-4294. You can also visit
TIAA.org for more information on the provisions of the CARES Act and other changes to consider.
Please review and be familiar with your options prior to making a decision regarding withdrawal of your retirement savings.
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April 22, 2020, Justin Cherry
Message to All Employees
Good afternoon,
I have been informed that the YMCA Corporate Cup 2020 has been postponed until July and will have modifications. In his email, Chris Wade, Sports Director for the YMCA Kanawha Valley stated, “The YMCA plans to a run a toned down, virtual type version of Corporate Cup. The anticipated time frame would be in July. Monetary contributions will be welcomed and accepted, but it will be free of charge for any company wishing to compete. There won’t be as many events, and all that run will be either be done virtually or in a much limited version without large gatherings. Most of the events can be done on your own, filmed, and sent in.”
More information will be shared with the campus in the future.
Best,
Justin
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April 22, 2020, Justin Cherry
Message to All Employees
Good morning,
I hope you are doing well and adjusting to this unique environment. You are probably aware that TIAA Financial Consultants are continuing to offer financial counseling sessions via Virtual Counseling or telephone appointments, but we want to assure that all of our employees are aware of this capability and have easy access to schedule these sessions. To that end, I have attached a flyer to announce TIAA’s availability and provide instructions and a link for scheduling. As always, please do not hesitate to reach out to the WVSU Benefits Office directly if you should have any questions or concerns. We appreciate all that you do and look forward to continuing to serve our faculty and staff during this challenging time.
Best,
Justin
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April 13, 2020, Justin Cherry
Message to All Employees
PEIA will be conducting benefit fairs via conference call this year. There will be no face-to-face benefit fairs. Here's the conference call schedule:
| Plan Year 2021 Benefit Fair Conference Calls |
Due to concerns about the novel coronavirus, COVID 19, PEIA will not be holding traditional benefit
fairs this year. Instead, we are offering four conference calls where you can speak with representatives from PEIA, the Health Plan, FBMC, Humana, and Securian. You may call in and ask any questions you
have or simply listen to the brief explanation of the changes we'll present at the beginning of each
call. If you have questions about open enrollment, please call in and join us for one of these Benefit
Fair Conference Calls: |
| Date |
Time |
Dial-in Number |
Conference ID |
| Thursday, April 9, 2020 |
4:00 p.m. |
304-410-0513 |
26632 |
| Tuesday, April 14, 2020 |
6:00 p.m. |
304-410-0513 |
26632 |
| Thursday, April 16, 2020 |
6:00 p.m. |
304-410-0513 |
26632 |
| Tuesday, April 21, 2020 |
4:00 p.m. |
304-410-0513 |
26632 |
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March 31, 2020, Justin Cherry
Message to All Employees
Good morning,
Signed into law March 18, 2020, the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) requires public agencies, (federal/state governments, political subdivisions, schools) of any size and private employers with fewer than 500 employees to provide job-protected leave for qualifying needs related to a public health emergency under the Family and Medical Leave Act and paid sick leave under the Emergency Paid Sick Leave Act to eligible employees affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.
On March 25, 2020, the Department of Labor (DOL) issued the required poster employers will need to provide to employees under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act. For your convenience, a copy of the FFCRA workplace notice is attached to this email. Additionally, a copy of the FFCRA notice has been posted on the WVSU Department of Human Resources webpage.
Effective Date of the FFCRA
Provisions of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act, Emergency Family and Medical Leave Act and Emergency Paid Sick Leave Act, go into effect April 1, 2020, through December 31, 2020.
Stay Informed
The WVSU Department of Human Resources has published a webpage extensively about the FFCRA. Visit our
Human Resources page to stay in the know or follow us on
Facebook and
LinkedIn.
Best,
Justin