Human Resources Services would like to make you aware of a recent increase in fraudulent unemployment insurance claims that have been filed across the State of Illinois, including for some employees of NIU. As a result, we encourage all employees to be
Read morePaperless I-9 verification process launches Oct. 1, 2020
The new process for Form I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification paperwork begins today, Oct. 1, 2020. I-9 verifications are now automated as part of the new employee onboarding process, with the employee providing the necessary information electronically. Paper forms are no longer accepted
Read morePaperless I-9 verification process launches Sept. 15
Beginning Sept. 15, 2020, the process for Form I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification will be automated electronically through a secure web service. Paper forms will no longer be accepted in Human Resource Services. Previously, personnel in the hiring department were responsible for verifying
Read moreSURS Self-Managed Plan Redesign Coming Sept. 1, 2020
Effective Sept. 1, 2020, the Self-Managed Plan with the State Universities Retirement System (SURS) is being redesigned and will be called the SURS Retirement Savings Plan (RSP). If you are currently enrolled in this plan, SURS has been emailing and mailing you
Read moreVerify Your Benefit Choice Elections
The new plan year for State benefits (health, dental, vision, life insurance, flexible spending accounts) began on July 1, 2020, and any changes you elected during the Benefit Choice period are now in effect. Human Resource Services encourages you to verify your benefit
Read moreNov. 3, 2020 – Paid Holiday for Election Day
Governor JB Pritzker signed a new law in June declaring Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 3, a state holiday for 2020. NIU will observe the paid holiday by closing our offices and cancelling classes on Nov. 3. This change is now reflected on
Read moreReturning to Campus Work Guidance Update
As we prepare for the fall semester, and develop return-to-campus guidelines, we must balance the need to limit density on campus while ensuring that all students get appropriate support and that the services of the university continue. NIU continues to put the
Read moreReinstatement of non-accumulative sick leave benefit provisions
This notification is to inform you that effective July 1, 2020, all existing Board of Trustees policies, regulations, rules or authority governing the use of non-accumulative sick leave benefits will be reinstated, and non-accumulative sick leave benefits will be administered in accordance
Read moreSalaried Non-Exempt/Hourly Time Sheet and Benefit Usage Report
Salaried Non-Exempt/Hourly Time Sheet and Benefit Usage Report (Revised 1-29-2020)
Read moreNew W-4 Form for 2020
The IRS has issued a new W-4 for Federal withholding. Starting January 1, 2020 any new hire or anyone wanting to make changes to their Federal tax withholding will need to complete the 2020 W-4 form. This can be done through self-service
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