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.
GOER Virtual Pre-Retirement Planning Program - Fall/Winter 2021
All seminars are now closed, please look for an announcement for upcoming seminars in 2022
We are pleased to announce that the Governor’s Office of Employee Relations (GOER) Work Life Services (WLS) will again offer virtual Fall/Winter 2021 NYS Pre-Retirement Sessions from September - December 2021. Using the WebEx platform, these live sessions are conducted bi-weekly over two (2) days using the following agenda:
DIRECTIONS: Pre-Retirement Webinars Fall/Winter 2021
Session Dates:
New SUNY-Wide Telecommuting Policy
As we continue to prepare for a robust fall opening and welcoming our students back to campus, employees are reminded that the Pilot Statewide Telecommuting Program has expired and all operations are to be conducted on-campus to ensure an in-person and engaging welcome for our students. We greatly appreciate the efforts all offices have made to arrange for a full, in-person return to the workplace. Your extraordinary dedication to serving our campus community is remarkable.
Flexible Spending Dependent Care Advantage Account Extension for 2020
The grace period for the 2020 plan year has been extended. Employees can now submit claims for expenses incurred between January 1, 2020 - September 15, 2021 for reimbursement from their 2020 Dependent Care Advantage Account (DCAA). Additionally, employees can seek reimbursement for children who turned 13 during the 2020 plan year from their 2020 DCAA. The last day to submit DCAA claims is September 30, 2021 for expenses incurred through September 15, 2021.
Important Retirement System Information
A great way to stay connected with news from the New York State and Local Retirement System (NYSLRS) is to read the latest member newsletter.
Employee Reminders - Proof of Vaccine and NYS Revised Guidance
Proof of Vaccine
Chancellor Malatras Announces Agreements with UUP, PEF, NYSCOPBA, and PBANYS to Extend Mandatory Weekly COVID-19 Testing for Unvaccinated, Union-Represented Employees
SUNY Will Continue to Work to Vaccinate All Employees
Vaccinated Employees Will Be Tested Much Less Frequently and on Sampling Basis to Monitor Breakthrough Infections
Renewed Testing Deals Extend Agreements From 2020-2021 Academic Year
SUNY Has Conducted Nearly 2.5 Million COVID-19 Tests to Date, With 0.39 Percent Overall Positivity Rate
Chancellor Malatras Announces Agreement with CSEA to Extend Mandatory Weekly COVID-19 Testing for Unvaccinated, Union-Represented Employees
Read the Full Testing Extended MOU Here
Electronic Contract Letters
Human Resources is pleased to announce effective immediately all contract letters will be sent to employees electronically through Hirezon/Interview Exchange. The employee will be able to review their contract letter, electronically sign and submit to the Office of Human Resources. All individuals who have been cc’d on contract letters through email in the past will still have access to the contract letters through the guest feature section in Hirezon/Interview Exchange for your records.
Retirement Provider Virtual Meetings and Contacting Your Retirement System
Just a friendly reminder that all of our retirement systems are still conducting meetings virtually. You can request a virtual meeting or phone consolation with your provider. Please see the instructions below regarding how to contact your provider and schedule a meeting. If you already had a meeting scheduled, the provider should have reached out to you directly to make accommodations to meet virtually.
Optional Retirement Program (ORP) and the Supplemental Retirement Program (403(b))
New York State revised guidance and telecommuting update for SUNY Oswego employees working remotely
As announced on May 14, 2021, I shared important information with employees working remotely regarding the transition back to in-person operations effective Tuesday, July 6, 2021. This previously announced transition was due to the expiration of the Pilot Statewide Telecommuting Program at the close of business on Friday, July 2, 2021. This program expiration date remains unchanged.
