New Procedures for Trash Collection and Cleaning in Campus Offices
HR News New Procedures for Trash Collection and Cleaning in Campus Offices George Mason University is implementing new procedures for trash collection and cleaning in campus offices. These changes support the university’s efforts to increase efficiency and cut costs. Starting on August 1, 2024, these changes will go into effect in…
Read MoreImplementing Chosen Names in MicroStrategy HR Reports
HR News MicroStrategy HR Reports: Chosen Name Updates In compliance with University Policy 1143-Chosen Name and Pronouns Policy, MicroStrategy HR Reports are being updated to reflect an employee’s Chosen Name rather than Legal Name. The implementation of this policy can be tracked on the Registrar’s Chosen Name Display and Uses…
Read MoreMason’s Fulltime Remote Out-of-State/International Telework Request Form Updates
HR News Mason’s Fulltime Remote Out-of-State/International Telework Request Form Updates Mason faculty and staff provided feedback that led to process improvements in Mason’s Fulltime Remote Out-of-State/International Telework Request form. The changes include the following: The individual employee will now initiate the form, fill out employee information, and submit it. Previously,…
Read MoreStandard Telework Form: Documentation Updates for Classified Staff
HR News Standard Telework Form: Documentation Updates for Classified Staff Classified Staff are required to follow the Department of Human Resources Policy 1.61 (Teleworking). In accordance with DHRM Policy 1.61, “all (classified) employees applying for telework must submit a Standard Telework Agreement.” The state has recently made an online platform,…
Read MoreUpdated Equal Employment Opportunity Poster from DHRM
Updated Equal Employment Opportunity Poster DHRM has just released an updated Equal Employment Opportunity poster. Please post this state-issued “Equal Employment Opportunity is the Law” poster with your other employment law posters. Those with poster boards will be receiving the updated poster via interoffice mail in the next week. Please…
Read MoreReminder: Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting
Reminder: Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting While everyone should be concerned about child abuse and neglect, the law requires certain individuals to report suspected instances. In 2012, the Virginia General Assembly (SB 239) added “any person employed by a public or private institution of higher education” to the list of…
Read MoreW-2s Are Now Available Online
W-2s Are Now Available Online 2023 W-2s are now available online. Retrieving your electronic copy is easy and immediate! How to Access Your Electronic W-2 Log in to Patriot Web Click “Employee Services” Click “Employee Dashboard” Expand the “Taxes” section Click “W-2 Wage and Tax Statement” Select the tax…
Read MoreInclement Weather Policy Update
HR News Inclement Weather Policy Update As we navigate the winter season, we want to ensure everyone is well-informed of our Inclement Weather Policy, particularly regarding telework expectations. Your safety is our priority, and we have made some updates to better align with the evolving work environment. Inclement Weather…
Read MoreReporting Accidents Reminder
Reporting Accidents Reminder We want to keep the Mason community safe! Please report all accidents, injuries, or conditions that may cause harm to an individual or the university. When dangerous or potentially dangerous conditions are reported, the university can take appropriate action to protect the community. Please report the following…
Read MoreState Fraud, Waste, and Abuse Reporting
HR News State Fraud, Waste, and Abuse Reporting The State Fraud, Waste, and Abuse Hotline provides the opportunity for citizens and state employees to anonymously report suspected incidents of fraud, waste, abuse, or corruption that may have occurred in state agencies and institutions. Every state employee has an obligation to report significant…
Read MorePreventing Workplace Violence
Preventing Workplace Violence George Mason University strives to provide employees, students, and visitors a safe place in which to work, study, and live. Mason takes a zero-tolerance approach to workplace violence. It can take many forms; some are obvious while others are subtler. Reporting Procedures All employees are expected…
Read MoreAcceptable Use of State Electronic Resources
Acceptable Use of State Electronic Resources A friendly reminder that state electronic equipment (desktops, laptops, tablets, etc.) is for conducting professional business, despite the fact that they “travel everywhere” with us. All users have a responsibility to ensure they use these resources appropriately. University Policy 1301 (Responsible Use of Computing) and the DHRM…
Read MoreDrug and Alcohol Policy
Drug and Alcohol Policy The abuse of drugs and alcohol by employees is incompatible with the goals of George Mason University. The illicit use of drugs and alcohol can create a serious threat to the safety and welfare of the university community and undermine the productivity of the workforce. Those…
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