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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: 

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.

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.

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.

Proof of Vaccine

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

Read the Full Testing Extended MOU Here

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.

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))

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.