Author: Traci Giffin

Dear Clarkson Community, With the holiday season upon us, the University recognizes the many traditions that are celebrated by employees. It is important that employees have the flexibility to enjoy this season. From now until December 31, the University is providing two hours of time off for you to celebrate the many festivities that are held … Continue reading Holiday Time

Reminder to RSVP by Monday, December 10th 2018 Employee Years of Service Holiday Luncheon It’s almost time once again to join your colleagues across campus at the annual Employee Years of Service and Holiday Luncheon on Monday, December 17, 2018 for all faculty, staff and retirees. Our menu is still being determined but gluten-free, lactose-free, … Continue reading Reminder to RSVP for this year’s 2018 Employee Years of Service Holiday Luncheon

Benefit Solver (CU Employee Benefit Portal) Effective, December 1, 2018 employees (faculty/staff) will now be using a ‘NEW’ system called Benefit Solver to view benefit elections, enter a life-changing event, find forms and view plan policies. Each employee is required to do a one-time electronic signature consent, which will allow employees to be automatically logged … Continue reading ‘NEW’ Benefit Solver (CU Employee Benefit Portal)

Enroll now and your coverage will begin effective Dec 1st – PRE-Tax! Clarkson University is now making the following Aflac insurance policies available to its employees: Accident – Accidents happen , When a covered accident happens to you, our accident insurance policy pays you cash benefits to help with the unexpected medical and everyday expenses … Continue reading AFLAC Insurance Plans

November is Diabetes Month Join the Good Health Gateway for one or both webinars!

The holiday season is right around the corner.  Please review Clarkson’s Gift and Celebration Policy. Please remember: 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 maximum of $35 per … Continue reading Clarkson’s Gift and Celebration Policy

The IRS recently announced the new 2019 retirement plan contribution limits. Effective January 1, 2019, you may choose to increase your maximum supplemental/voluntary contributions to your retirement account with TIAA from $18,500 to $19,000 for under the age of 50 and from $24,500 to $25,000 for those over the age of 50. Please note that you … Continue reading IRS Announces New 2019 Retirement Limits

Exciting Change Coming! New Benefit System Human resources is excited to announce that in December 2018 we are transitioning to a ‘NEW’ benefit system called Benefit Solver. Employees will be able to access benefit information same as in Smartben.  With Benefit Solver, employees will now be able to log in using their Clarkson username and … Continue reading Important Benefit Updates