Author: Traci Giffin

Clarkson’s Gift and Celebration Policy

While celebrating the holiday season please review Clarkson University’s Gift and Celebration policy below.  University funds are NOT to be spent for recognition of faculty or staff non-work related milestones or events such as weddings, baby showers, housewarmings, birthday, etc. Expenditures for celebrations such as team-building, achievement, holiday or welcome events are limited to a maximum of $35 per employee.   The … Continue reading Clarkson’s Gift and Celebration Policy

NYS Paid Family Leave 2020 Changes

Starting January 1, 2020, the number of weeks eligible employees can take to bond with a new child, care for a sick family member, or assist loved ones when a family member is deployed abroad for active military service is 10 weeks. Note: If an employee is on PFL that begins in 2019 and carries … Continue reading NYS Paid Family Leave 2020 Changes

Vacation Policy Update

Clarkson is pleased to announce recent updates to the existing vacation policy.  Our goal continues to ensure that employees have the opportunity to use their earned vacation and to continue to provide flexibility by allowing staff to carry over several unused days into the next fiscal year.  Clarkson also recognizes the benefits and importance of staff taking … Continue reading Vacation Policy Update

Mandatory Sexual Harassment Training

On April 12, 2018, Governor Cuomo signed into law several updates to the New York State’s sexual harassment laws. One of the updates includes the requirement that employers provide an interactive training program to all of its employees on yearly bases. Human Resources and the Office of Inclusion will be offering this training on the dates … Continue reading Mandatory Sexual Harassment Training

IRS Announces New 2020 Retirement Contribution Limits

The IRS recently announced the new 2020 retirement plan contribution limits.  Effective January 1, 2020, you may choose to increase your maximum supplemental/voluntary contributions to your retirement account with TIAA from $19,000 to $19,500 for under the age of 50 and from $25,000 to $25,500 for those over the age of 50. The first pay period … Continue reading IRS Announces New 2020 Retirement Contribution Limits