Below is the latest guidance for supervisors and employees about what can and cannot be asked regarding employee COVID-19 vaccination status. This information will be updated as we navigate this evolving guidance this summer. If you have any questions, please reach out
Read moreFlextime arrangements available year-round
Flextime arrangements continue to be available year-round to all employees, subject to operational needs and divisional procedures. Supervisors will continue to work to accommodate staff schedule preferences within the guidelines of this procedure, although it is recognized this may not always be
Read moreFlexible Spending Account Program Changes for FY2022
Human Resource Services records indicate that you are currently participating in the Medical Care Assistance Plan (MCAP) and/or the Dependent Care Assistance Plan (DCAP) or are enrolled in a Health Savings Account (HSA). We would like to make sure that you are
Read moreCMS – FY2022 Annual Benefit Choice Period, May 1, 2021 – June 1, 2021
The FY2022 Benefit Choice period will run from May 1, 2021, through June 1, 2021, with benefit elections effective July 1, 2021. Employees are encouraged to visit the State of Illinois MyBenefits website and review the FY22 Benefit Choice Booklet for detailed
Read moreVoluntary Self-reporting of Gender Identity and Sexual Orientation
The Office of Academic Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, in partnership with Human Resource Services, is excited to announce that NIU faculty and staff now have the option to self-report their gender identity and sexual orientation in MyNIU to best capture how they
Read moreExtension of Family First benefits through September 30, 2021
NIU first implemented the Family First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) leave program on April 1, 2020, to provide emergency sick leave and extended Family Medical Leave (FMLA) to NIU employees for reasons related to COVID-19. The American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) that
Read moreSalaried Employee Benefit Usage (Updated)
The signature blocks have been unlocked so that a name can be typed in these fields for approval. Salaried Employee Benefit Usage (XLS)
Read moreSalaried Non-Exempt / Hourly Time Sheet and Benefit Usage Report (Updated)
The signature blocks have been unlocked so that a name can be typed in these fields for approval. Salaried Non-Exempt / Hourly Time Sheet and Benefit Usage Report (XLS)
Read moreUpdate on Hourly Time Sheet Processing
It is hard to believe it has been over a year since the Coronavirus pandemic started and we made the quick transition to remote work on our campus. At that time, no one could anticipate the duration of what was to come.
Read moreAutomation of Additional Pay Approval Process
General Information Additional Pay Forms will be moving to an online submission and approval format utilizing PeopleSoft. When you log into self-service, the fluid homepage will display tiles used for the processing of additional pay. Note: Users may need to clear their
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