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TCRC Partnership Changes Employee Q&A

TCRC Partnership Changes Employee Q&A. Human Resources Team Dec 2010. Objectives. Today’s discussion will cover the following 5 topics: Transferring to another University of Missouri job Academic “End of Contract” Layoffs and Transition Assistance program Retirement

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TCRC Partnership Changes Employee Q&A

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  1. TCRC Partnership Changes Employee Q&A Human Resources Team Dec 2010

  2. Objectives Today’s discussion will cover the following 5 topics: • Transferring to another University of Missouri job • Academic “End of Contract” • Layoffs and Transition Assistance program • Retirement • Other services and assistance available

  3. Transfer to another UM Job How can I be considered for another UM job? Benefit-eligible positions Academic vacancies  Apply with the departments. A vita or resume and academic transcripts are required. Staff vacancies  Apply on-line. Temporary / Non Benefit-eligible vacancies Application process varies http://hrs.missouri.edu/find-a-job/index.php

  4. Transfer to another UM Job What happens to my current benefits? Continued benefit-eligible service (with no break in service) • PTO (Vacation, sick, and personal days) Balance remains and transfers with you to another staff position, or academic position if the hiring department has a PTO policy. • Benefits (medical, dental, vision, etc) continue Transfer to non-benefit job • Vacation balance paid lump-sum • Benefits continue through the end of the month in current position Any questions about transfers?

  5. Faculty End of Contract My University title is “Extension Associate”. What key factors should I be aware of? 1) Extension Associate titles are considered faculty. Faculty contracts with MU Extension are typically through August 31st. • Salary is paid through the end of your contract, regardless of when the TCRC closes. 3) Unused vacation will be paid lump-sum at the end of your contract. • Benefits continue through the end of the month of your contract. • Faculty positions are not eligible for “layoff leave of absence” or transition assistance pay More info to follow

  6. Staff Layoff My position is STAFF. What “layoff benefits” are there? • Eligibility Administrative, service, and support (“staff”) who have satisfactorily completed their probationary period is covered. • Layoff Leave of Absence timeline Employee with continuous benefit-eligible length of service of at least 5 years will be placed on a layoff leave of absence for one year. Employee with continuous benefit-eligible length of service of less than 5 years will be placed on a layoff leave of absence for three months. • Length of service during layoff leave is not counted towards retirement, disability, and death benefits.

  7. Staff Layoff • TRANSITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM THROUGH JUNE 30, 2011*Transition Assistance Pay One week of pay (4 weeks minimum) for every year of continuous benefit-eligible service, immediately prior to layoff. Up to a maximum of 26 weeks of pay. Funded from central UM system budget.

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  9. Chart There is no program in place to retain University email/computer access

  10. Retirement • Eligibility Calculations for University of Missouri retirement • Faculty – End of Contract Process as immediate retirement to be eligible to enroll in University Retirement Benefits (i.e., health insurance) • Staff – Layoff and Transition PayMay be placed in layoff leave, receive transition pay, and then retire at end of layoff period

  11. Chart Layoff leave does not count toward vesting or retirement LOS computations

  12. Other Services OTHER SERVICES OF INTEREST • MU Extension Career Options - http://www.missouribusiness.net/career/ Workshops available including exploration of work values, career interests, transferable skills, resume writing, writing cover letters, job interviewing, completing job applications, networking and job search strategies and methods. • Recommended website – Quintessential Careers http://www.quintcareers.com/ • SkillSoft / MyLearn online training (need a pawprint) https://myhr.umsystem.edu/psp/prd/?cmd=login&languageCd=ENG&

  13. MISC SERVICES OTHER SERVICES OF INTEREST • MU Human Resource Services http://hrs.missouri.edu/policies-and-procedures/layoff-and-transitional-assistance.php Policy information about layoff’s and transition assistance Layoff Resource Guide for employees Layoff Resource Guide for Supervisors • MU Employee Assistance Center / Counseling Center http://counseling.missouri.edu/employee-assistance-program/personnel.php Job stress, emotional / psychological challenges, career change, health problems, financial pressures, and more.

  14. MISC SERVICES • For faculty and staff / Human Resources / Separation

  15. Conclusion What other resources, training, or services can we do to help you? What other questions can we address for you? ~ Thank you ~

  16. Live. And Learn. Follow-up questions may be directed to: adamsmel@missouri.edu or call 573-882-4721.

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