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2026 Bonus Loaded in Banner – CLABOR EPAF Window Open

HR News 2026 Bonus Loaded in Banner – CLABOR EPAF Window Open The 2026 bonus has been successfully loaded into Banner for eligible employes. Units may now submit Change Labor (CLABOR) EPAFs to update labor distributions for these bonuses. The deadline for all submissions is June 8, with final approvals completed by June 9. When…

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One-Time Bonus Deferral 

HR News One-Time Bonus Deferral  The recently signed budget bill includes a $1,500 bonus to be paid to eligible employees in mid-June. Employees have an option to defer their bonus into their 403(b) Tax Sheltered Annuity (TSA) Plan or the 457 Deferred Compensation Plan (DCP). It’s important to understand the tax implications and contribution limits associated with this decision.   Tax Implications   While retirement contributions are…

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Virginia’s Hourly Minimum Wage Increase Reminder

HR News Virginia’s Hourly Minimum Wage Increase Reminder Per the Virginia Minimum Wage Act, the hourly minimum wage in Virginia will increase on January 1, 2026 from $12.41 to $12.77 per hour. Impacted individuals include student wage, work study and non-student wage workers with current hourly rates below $12.77 per…

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