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.
Hirezon/Interview Exchange Single Sign On
We are happy to announce that we will be switching over to single sign on for Hirezon/Interview Exchange effective close of business on Thursday, January 28, 2021. Since we are using this system more frequently for a variety of forms/processes we are hoping this will make it easier on everyone instead of having to remember a separate login and password.
SUNY, NYSCOPBA agree to extend free, mandatory COVID-19 testing of NYSCOPBA -represented employees
State University of New York Chancellor Jim Malatras and NYSCOPBA Law Enforcement Vice President John Harmon today announced that SUNY and NYSCOPBA have reached a deal to provide free, mandatory COVID-19 surveillance testing for all NYSCOPBA-represented security service employees. SUNY now has agreements with all its major represented unions following similar testing memorandums of understanding with UUP, CSEA, PEF, and PBA.
SUNY, PBANYS agree to extend free, mandatory COVID-19 testing of PBA-represented employees
State University of New York Chancellor Jim Malatras and the Police Benevolent Association for New York State (PBANYS) President & University Police Officers Director Ryan Law today extended an agreement to conduct free, mandatory COVID-19 testing for PBA of New York State-represented employees at SUNY state-operated colleges, universities, and hospitals. Routine testing for PBA-represented employees will now continue through the end of the spring semester. The preexisting agreement was set to expire on December 31, 2020.
Telecommuting Policy Extended through April 2, 2021
The Statewide Telecommuting Pilot Program that has been in place since March 2020 for state employees has been further extended through April 2, 2021 for CSEA, UUP and PEF-represented employees, as well as management/confidential employees. SUNY Oswego will continue to encourage the use of the telecommuting policy through April 2 in an effort to limit the spread of the virus. All telecommuting arrangements should continue to be coordinated between the employee and their supervisor.
Minimum wage increase for student assistant employees
The Minimum Wage for Student Assistant Employees is increasing from $11.80 to $12.50 per hour, effective December 24, 2020. All Student Assistant employees currently paid below $12.50 will receive an automatic wage increase to the new minimum and no action is necessary.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the Payroll Office via email at [email protected].
Option Transfer Period, Opt Out Program Enrollment and Tax Change Period Reminder
This is a reminder that the Option Transfer Period, Opt Out Program Enrollment, and Tax Change Period will end on Thursday, December 31, 2020. Please return your signed and completed enrollment forms to the Office of Human Resources by one of the following methods:
Annual Leave Expiration Extension – UUP and MC Employees
We are pleased to inform you that the annual vacation accrual cap has been extended. Normally, any vacation accruals in excess of 40 days at the close of business on December 31st are forfeited to bring vacation leave credits down to 40 days on January 1st. However, unused annual leave can now be carried over for an additional year through December 31, 2021.
These changes will automatically be reflected in the SUNY Time and Attendance system. No action on your part is necessary.
SUNY, PEF agree to extend free, mandatory COVID-19 testing of PEF-represented employees
State University of New York Chancellor Jim Malatras and New York State Public Employees Federation (PEF) President Wayne Spence today extended an agreement to conduct free, mandatory COVID-19 testing of all PEF-represented employees at SUNY state-operated colleges, universities, and hospitals. Routine testing for PEF-represented employees will now continue through the end of the spring semester. The preexisting agreement was set to expire on December 31, 2020. United University Professions (UUP) and The Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) recently extended similar arrangements.
SUNY, CSEA agree to extend free, mandatory COVID-19 testing of CSEA-represented employees
State University of New York Chancellor Jim Malatras and Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) President Mary E. Sullivan announced on Friday (Nov. 27) an extension on an agreement to conduct free, mandatory testing for CSEA-represented employees at SUNY state-operated colleges, universities, and hospitals. The memorandum of understanding follows a similar arrangement last week between SUNY and United University Professions (UUP) for represented employees.
SUNY Chancellor and UUP president announce agreement to extend free, mandatory COVID-19 testing
State University of New York Chancellor Jim Malatras and United University Professions (UUP) President Frederick E. Kowal announced on Friday (Nov. 20) an agreement to extend mandatory, free COVID-19 testing for all UUP-represented employees through the end of the spring semester. In September, SUNY reached agreements with UUP, The Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA), the New York State Public Employees Federation (PEF), and the Police Benevolent Association of New York State (PBANYS) to conduct routine testing of all union-represented employees.