Reminder to A/P Faculty to Document Telework
Reminder to A/P Faculty to Document Telework As a friendly reminder, A/P faculty who are using flexible work must have a current telework form on file. Whether you are hybrid teleworking, working remotely, flexing time, or working a compressed schedule, this should be documented in your telework form. Additionally, forms…
Read MoreTelework Forms Required for Employees Working Remotely Outside of Virginia (Including Part-Time Employees)
Telework Forms Required for Employees Working Remotely Outside of Virginia (Including Part-Time Employees) Human Resources would like to remind employees and supervisors that all employees working remotely from outside of the Commonwealth of Virginia should have a current Out-Of-State/International Fulltime Telework/Remote Work Agreement on file. Please note that this requirement…
Read MoreReminder to Review the HR Liaison Directory
Reminder to Review the HR Liaison Directory HR Liaisons are encouraged to review the HR Liaison Directory to ensure that their units/departments are accurately represented. To request to add or remove individuals from this list, please email hrdm@gmu.edu.
Read MoreStandard Telework Renewal Process for Classified Staff
HR News Standard Telework Renewal Process for Classified Staff We’d like to share an update to DHRM Policy 1.61: Teleworking, which includes a new provision for the annual renewal process for Standard Telework Agreements. Effective immediately, state-level approval of Standard Telework Agreements is required only for new or modified agreements…
Read MoreRecruitment Updates to PeopleAdmin and Banner
Recruitment Updates to PeopleAdmin and Banner It is important to ensure accurate and up-to-date information is maintained in Banner and PeopleAdmin. Central HR’s Talent Acquisition team requests that all search committee chairs work with their search committee coordinators/liaisons to update all applicants in their applicant pools by close of business…
Read MoreReporting Accidents Reminder
Reporting Accidents Reminder We want to make sure the Mason community stays 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…
Read MoreTimesheet Approver/Supervisor Change Notice
Timesheet Approver/Supervisor Change Notice Please note that Timesheet Approver/Supervisor Change Forms must be submitted when a timesheet approver and/or supervisor separates or changes position number. Effective dates must be at the beginning of a pay period. If you need assistance or have questions, please contact the HR Data Management team…
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 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 MoreChild Abuse and Neglect Reporting
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 mandated…
Read MoreReminder to Appropriately Document Flexible Work
Reminder to Appropriately Document Flexible Work As a reminder, Mason and Commonwealth policy require an approved form on file for most flexible work arrangements, including telework, compressed schedules, and flextime. If you or an employee you supervise is utilizing flexible work, please ensure that they have the appropriate form(s) on…
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…
Read MoreEPAF Deadlines
HR & Payroll News EPAF Deadlines With the holiday break coming soon, please be mindful of EPAF submission and payroll deadlines. Our HR assistants constantly monitor the EPAF queue to review and approve EPAFs for all colleges and departments. If the HR queue receives an EPAF on or before the…
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