Current Timesheets Reminders Deadline for entry into the hourly time summaries is December 1, 2025 @ 4:30 PM. REMINDER: If an employee works November 27 or 28, please indicate this in the comments section of the timesheet. / Employees are not permitted to flex
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 moreInternal Revenue Service Regulations on 415 Plan Contribution Limits
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 the Internal Revenue Code (“Code”) that may impact your retirement planning. Code Section
Read moreIRS Contribution Limit for Supplemental Retirement Plans for Calendar Year 2026
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 (SURS) 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan. The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has recently announced
Read moreHourly Payroll for Pay Period Ending November 15, 2025; Salary Benefit Utilization for October 1-31, 2025
Current Timesheets Reminders Deadline for entry into the hourly time summaries is November 17, 2025 @ Noon. The deadline for benefit usage summaries for salary employees for October 1-31, 2025, is now available and due November 13, 2025, at 4:30 p.m. Heads
Read moreRelease time for 2025 President’s Holiday Gathering
The university has authorized release time for employees to attend the 2025 President’s Holiday Gathering from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2025, in the Altgeld Hall Auditorium. Release time is subject to operational requirements and should be prearranged by the employee
Read moreChange in Drop Off Location for Doctor’s Notes (Proof Status and Attendance Policy)
(Sent via email to Building Service Workers on 11/4/2025) Human Resource Services in coordination with Building Services departmental leadership have made a change to the procedures for bargaining unit members to provide documentation of medical appointments. Effective immediately, all doctor’s notes that
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 moreHourly Payroll for Pay Period Ending October 31, 2025; Salary Benefit Utilization for October 1-31, 2025
Current Timesheets Reminders Deadline for entry into the hourly time summaries is Thursday, October 31, 2025, @ Noon. The deadline for benefit usage summaries for salary employees for October 1-31, 2025, is now available and due November 13, 2025, at 4:30 p.m.
Read moreUpdated Emergency Response Guide
(sent via email to employees on 10/28/2025) The NIU Department of Police and Public Safety has published an updated version of the NIU Emergency Response Guide (ERG). The guide is designed to provide basic safety information and instruction for many different types of emergencies. The
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