What's New?
posted 04.23.2008
W-2 Hotline Ending....
It's time for the W-2 hotline to go into hibernation until next January. You can
still access your 2006 and 2007 W-2 directly from
Employee Self Service. If you wish to
have a Mason generated copy of your W-2 mailed to your home address, please call the HR & Payroll
office at 703-993-2600.
posted 04.09.2008
Change in the Standards of Conduct: State Personnel Policy Number 1.60
DHRM is issuing an updated Standards of Conduct Policy, effective April 16, 2008.
This is the first major revision to this policy since 1993. The
new policy will
be available on April 16th.
posted 04.09.2008
Summer camps for your children!
Summer is going to here soon. Take advantage of the many camps offered at
Mason, a list of which can be found at
http://summercamps.gmu.edu/. The
Mason Child Development Center is also offering a
summer camp
for children ages 5-8.
posted 04.08.2008
eWork System Upgrade
IMPORTANT NOTE:
The eWork system upgrade was completed the weekend of 4/5 and all systems are operational.
posted 03.27.2008
A New Coaching Resource
The HR & Payroll Employee Relations Team is offering a Coaching Corner ... timely
information on how supervisors can maintain positive relationships within their office,
constructively address and manage conflict, improve morale, master motivation and more.
Look for coaching tips regularly in eFiles and check out the
Employee Relations webpage for additional helpful
information and resources.
Posted02.12.08
Summer Camp Discount:
Cybercamps Academy
Mason has a discount at Cybercamps Academy (formerly Cybercamps), a summer computer and
technology program for kids, ages 7-18. The discount is good at any of their 50 locations including
one on Mason's Fairfax campus. Please review the details here
including the promotional code you'll need. More info on
Cybercamps.
UPDATED 01.23.08
For Faculty Who Are 9 Pay Over 12
The review of payroll practices by the accounting firm has
completed. A memorandum from Dr. Scherrens and Dr. Slayden
is attached that summarizes their findings
and outlines an action plan. We also have an
example and accompanying explanation
of the payroll methodology.
We appreciate the time and effort given by both faculty
and staff to review and improve this important practice.
posted 11.30.07
Everything Old is New Again
Retirement tax-savings limits for 2007 remain the same in 2008.
• Participants under age 50 can contribute up to $15,500 in the
Mason Supplemental Retirement Annuity (SRA/403b) program
and the
Virginia Deferred Compensation Plan
(DCP/457)
• Participants age 50 and over can contribute an additional $5,000
to each plan
To make a change, please complete a new
Salary Reduction Agreement
and submit it to HR/Payroll at MS 3C3.
posted 01.31.07
Volunteers Welcome!
Mason Links is a growing Education Program for Mason Workers drawing on
the resources and volunteer efforts of the entire Mason Community. Volunteer
opportunities are available right away. If you have a couple of hours a week;
you can make a big difference at Mason.
posted 10.14.04
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