This was sent via email to all timekeepers on November 29, 2023 Current Timesheets Reminders REMINDER: For employees who were scheduled and approved to work on November 23 and 24 (holidays), there will need to be a note in the comment section of
Read moreNorthern Illinois University Supplemental Retirement Plan – Internal Revenue Code Section 403(b) (“Plan”) Universal Availability Notification
Northern Illinois University (“NIU” or the “University”) sponsors the Northern Illinois University Supplemental Retirement Plan – Internal Revenue Code Section 403(b) (“403(b) Plan”). As an employee of Northern Illinois University receiving compensation reportable on a Form W-2, you are eligible to supplement
Read moreDecember TIAA Webinars (Supplemental Retirement Planning)
Register for TIAA’s live webinars Learn how you can take action for a more secure future. Reserve your spot now or visit TIAA.org/webinars at any time to register. These webinars are part of your retirement plan benefits! Dec. 5 3 to 4 p.m. (ET)
Read moreUniversity Operations in Response to Severe Weather Conditions
The following is an annual advisory notice for employees summarizing university procedures for severe weather and employee responsibility for attendance when significant weather conditions arise. University Operations During Severe Weather Conditions Weather conditions can develop, especially in winter months, that require the
Read moreInternal Revenue Service Regulations on 415 Plan Contribution Limits
This communication was sent via email to all participants on November 17, 2023 As a participant in the Northern Illinois University Supplemental Retirement Plan – Internal Revenue Code 403(b) (“Plan”), the University wanted to make you aware of an important rule under
Read moreIRS Contribution Limit for Supplemental Retirement Plans for Calendar Year 2024
This communication was sent via email to all participants on November 16, 2023 Human Resource Services records indicate you are participating in the NIU 403(b) Supplemental Retirement Plan, the State of Illinois 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan, and/or the State Universities Retirement System
Read moreHourly Payroll Pay Period Entry for November 1-15, 2023, and Salary Benefit Usage October 1-31, 2023
This was sent via email to all timekeepers on November 14, 2023 Current Timesheets (and December 2023) The payroll deadline for November 1-15, 2023, is Thursday, November 16, 2023, at 4:30 PM. The payroll deadline for November 16-30, 2023, is December 1, 2023,
Read moreAFSCME 1890 Settlement
This communication was sent to supervisors of AFSCME 1890 members on November 14, 2023. Colleagues, I am emailing you today to inform you that the Board of Trustees formally approved the AFSCME 1890 Collective Bargaining Unit at the November 9, 2023, meeting.
Read moreIllinois Minimum Wage Update
Effective Jan. 1, 2024, the minimum wage in Illinois will increase to $14.00 as authorized by Public Act 101-1. As a result, Human Resource Services (HRS) will run a program that will convert the pay rates for any hourly employees who are paid
Read moreCivil Service Recruitment Posting and Holiday Closures
Human Resource Services (HRS) reminds the campus to be mindful of the winter holiday closures and how those dates might impact recruitment. HRS encourages hiring officials to be mindful of setting the close dates within the two weeks before and one week
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