New employees are not permitted to begin working without prior authorization from the Office of Human Resources. Supervisors are responsible for confirming that every new hire visits the OHR on or before the first day of work to complete Section 1 of the I-9 form, to ensure compliance with federal law. Supervisors should contact the […]
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Complying with I-9 Requirements
New employees are not permitted to begin work without prior authorization from the Office of Human Resources (OHR). Supervisors are responsible for confirming that every new hire visits the OHR on or before the first day of work to complete Section 1 of the I-9 form, to ensure compliance with federal law. Supervisors should contact […]
Need a Benefits form? Go to the website for fastest retrieval!
The OHR receives frequent calls and emails requesting benefits and payroll forms to be sent via interoffice mail. Most of the forms can be found by signing into My TU and clicking on “Benefits Forms” on the right of the portal menu. This will connect you directly to the OHR Benefits Information. You can also […]
Reminder for Supervisors and Hiring Managers
You are a diverse individual with unique perspectives, and Towson University appreciates your energy and commitment to going the extra mile in supporting the university’s success! If you are a supervisor, a hiring manager or a search committee chairperson with responsibility for oversight of a search process, maintaining an open mind is essential. Assist others […]
Financial Knowledge Certificate
In partnership with PNC Bank, the Office of Human Resources (OHR) is providing faculty and staff with the opportunity to gain knowledge on a variety of financial topics for a third year! New Locations: In an attempt to reach as many faculty and staff on campus as possible, workshops will take place at multiple locations: […]
Retirement Reception for David Curtis, Benefits Manager
Towson’s Benefits Manager, David Curtis, is retiring March 1. His dedication and devotion to caring for TU’s employees has been an OHR hallmark for the last 25 years and he will be missed a great deal. Please stop by Admin 120 on Monday, February 24, from 3 – 6 pm to say good bye and […]
Administrative Leave and Time Sheet Completion for Delayed Opening on 1/22/14
Towson University was closed from 6 a.m. Tuesday, January 21 until 11:59 a.m. Wednesday, January 22, 2014. As a result, Administrative Leave was granted to Regular Staff, 10 and 12 Month Faculty, Librarians and Contingent Staff for their normally scheduled work hours during that time period. Please note that since regular time sheets have already […]
Important Information for Employees Seeking Secondary Employment
State agencies and their employees are subject to state ethics laws which are administered through the State Ethics Commission. An important compliance consideration for agencies and their employees is related to secondary employment, especially as it pertains to state employees who have a financial interest in or secondary employment with an entity doing business with […]
Employment/Fingerprinting Process Change
Effective 1/9/13, the Office of Human Resources will require all regular and contingent staff employees to have completed their criminal background investigation (fingerprinting) five business days prior to their start date. This change in our process will help safeguard university employees, students and guests. In addition, to simplify the Contingent Category I (CC I) contract […]
Open Enrollment Begins Today!
The Fall 2013 Open Enrollment (OE) period for all Maryland state insurance benefits is now underway and will continue until Wednesday, October 16. OE offers eligible faculty, staff and retirees (including eligible direct- pay employees: contingent staff, lecturers and part-time faculty) the opportunity to evaluate and compare their current benefits coverage to the coverage and […]
Open Enrollment Fall 2013: Materials
The Fall 2013 Open Enrollment (OE) period for all Maryland state insurance benefits will take place from Tuesday, October 1 to Wednesday, October 16. It’s important to note that since the State of Maryland has converted their plan year to a calendar year basis beginning January 2014, changes and enrollments made during this OE period […]
Open Enrollment Fall 2013: Dates and Benefits Festival
The Fall 2013 Open Enrollment (OE) period for all Maryland state insurance benefits will take place from Tuesday, October 1 to Wednesday, October 16. It’s important to note that since the State of Maryland has converted their plan year to a calendar year basis beginning January 2014, changes and enrollments made during this OE period […]
Go the Extra Mile – Sign up for the first Blood Drive of the fall semester!
To start the school year off right, come in and donate during the semester’s first blood drive at the University Union’s Potomac Lounge. The three-day blood drive will be held Monday, September 16, Tuesday September 17 and Wednesday, September 18 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., which provides plenty of time to donate and still […]
Information for Employees Interested in Secondary Employment
State agencies and their employees are subject to state ethics laws, which are administered through the State Ethics Commission. An important compliance consideration for agencies and their employees is related to secondary employment, especially as it pertains to state employees who have a financial interest in or secondary employment with an entity doing business with […]
Free Workshops for Faculty and Staff during September
Now that vacations are over and our students are back, is it time for a little personal and professional development? Please check out what is being offered in September on our Training and Development Schedule. If you have any questions, please contact Mike Noll, Training and Development Manager, x4-6015.
Benefits Bulletin – Fall 2013 Tuition Remission Deadlines and Limitations
Deadlines and other limitations/restrictions announced by other USM institutions and the reciprocity institutions (Baltimore City Community College, Morgan State University and St. Mary’s College of Maryland) are available under the tuition remission heading at: http://www.towson.edu/adminfinance/hr/benefits/summaries.asp. Tuition remission request forms are available from both Towson’s Office of Human Resources (OHR) and the Bursar’s Office by accessing […]
Benefits Bulletin – Watching your ORP/SRA? Advising Sessions for Fall 2013
A list of the upcoming individual ORP/SRA advising sessions is below. All sessions will be held by the Office of Human Resources in Admin 101 and will last between 30 and 45 minutes. Individual appointments will be on a first-come, first-served basis. Fidelity (ORP/SRA) 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the following days: Friday, August […]
Reminder – Towson’s Tuition Remission Forms Deadline
Towson University’s Bursars Office will accept tuition remission requests for Towson’s 2013 fall semester until Thursday, August 1. Tuition remission request forms are available online or can be picked up at both Towson’s Office of Human Resources (OHR) and the Bursar’s Office. Keep in mind that both forms must be completed if the request is for a […]
Training and Development Summer Opportunities
Is the summer the time to take advantage of some training and development opportunities? Want the flexibility to complete some workshops without leaving your office or to start and stop according to your schedule? You now have the opportunity to complete a number of workshops via Towson’s eLearning Center (TEC) in less time than the […]
Free Workshops for Faculty and Staff in the Fall
The Training and Development Unit of the Office of Human Resources is announcing that the Fall 2013 Training and Development Schedule has been posted. Please check out what is being offered between July and December on the OHR Training and Development Schedule. If you have any questions, please contact Mike Noll, Training and Development Manager, […]
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