The Human Resources Office at SUNY Oswego is committed to keeping our campus community informed and supported. This page provides timely updates on important HR news, upcoming deadlines, employee programs, and policy changes.
Whether you’re looking for information on benefits, professional development opportunities, or workplace initiatives, you’ll find the latest announcements here to help you stay connected and engaged.
2025 UUP PEP Announcement
The 2025 Productivity Enhancement Program (PEP) allows eligible employees represented by UUP to exchange vacation leave for a credit to be applied toward their health insurance premium. The PEP Credit will be applied to biweekly paychecks issued between January 1st and December 31st of 2025.
The enrollment period for the 2025 calendar year is from November 1, 2024 to December 09, 2024.
2025 CSEA PEP Announcement
The 2025 Productivity Enhancement Program (PEP) allows eligible employees represented by CSEA to exchange vacation and/or personal leave for a credit to be applied toward their health insurance premium. The PEP Credit will be applied to biweekly paychecks issued between January 1st to December 31st of 2025.
2025 Flex Spending Open Enrollment
The open enrollment period for 2025 Flex Spending Account is November 1, 2024 to December 09, 2024. The Flex Spending Account (FSA) includes the Dependent Care Advantage Account (DCAAccount) and the HealthCare Spending Account (HCSAccount).
Estate Planning Workshop
October Wellness Group Calendar
The Office of Mental Health offers all employees an opportunity to practice various coping skills and strengthen their resilience through OMH Wellness Groups, which aligns with OMH’s vision of supporting a healthy workplace environment. The groups include deep breathing and simulation exercises to allow employees to practice rather than have group discussions. Group sessions offer a warm, inviting space that fosters relaxation virtually and provides examples of calming techniques and basic coping skills.
Pre-Retirement Planning Webinars
Fall Schedule has been announced: Are You Interested in Attending a DIRECTIONS: Pre-Retirement Planning Webinar? | Office of Employee Relations (ny.gov). You can also see the attached flyer for registration information.
Title VI Training Technical Difficulty Suggestions
The Office of Human Resources has received feedback from employees who have run into technology issues accessing the SUNY-required Title VI training from BizLibrary, so please review the suggestions below to ensure successful completion of the course.
Recent Legislation and Impact to Office Assistant 3 Series and Payroll Examiner 1 & 2 Exams
This communication is to make you aware of Chapter 307 of the Laws of 2024 which provides that provisional employees who receive a permanent appointment to the same title immediately following their provisional service shall have all time spent provisionally in such title credited towards the qualifications required to take a promotional examination as well as for eligibility for appointment from the resulting eligible list. This law went into effect on September 4, 2024. Further guidance from the Department of Civil Service regarding the implementation of this l
