Communications
Archived RAMifications in the Workplace
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- 2010-11
Workplace harassment and bullying; revised HR policies; national health care reform updates; news for non-resident alien employees and hiring departments; total compensation; Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) breaks for nursing mothers; e-verify is coming; leave and other employment reminders - 2009-10
Don't just survive - thrive; ethics during difficult times; revised human resource guidelines; threat assessment training online; non-resident alien student workers; are your health care dependents in compliance; personnel administrators: helping managers stay compliant; information security ten best practices; leave and other employment reminders - 2008-09
Threat assessment and violence prevention; recognizing sensitive data; your role in protecting personal data; sign up for the eW2; emergency preparedness at VCU; employee health requirements; working for VCU and the VCU health system simultaneously - 2007-08
VCU code of ethics, code of conduct for business practices and agency risk management and internal control standards (ARMICS); your role in emergency preparedness; threats of violence in the workplace; employee assistant program (EAP) ready to meet employee needs; domestic/sexual violence support and resources; workforce planning for faculty and staff; timely reporting of hours worked and leave used; reminder for faculty and staff who complete a statement of economic interest form; revisions to HR policies and guidelines - 2006-07
Revisions to HR policies and guidelines; the work/life balance: flexible work schedules and telecommuting; the top three most common (and preventable) work accidents; your right to know about workplace hazards; secure your laptop; reporting convictions: your responsibilities - 2005-06
Timekeeping: information you need to know; privacy and security of sensitive data in the environment; data integrity - everyone's responsibility; speaking of computers - is yours protected; employee health requirements (hepatitis B vaccine; animal care workers); I was injured at work: am I covered; second jobs between VCU and the VCU health system - 2003-04
Revised human resource policies; part-time employment of faculty and staff retirees; time is running out to purchase prior VRS service; procedures for reporting compliance concerns; workplace accommodations; Virginia Sickness and Disability Program (VSDP); workplace health and safety reminders; family and medical leave tips for managers and supervisors; non-resident alien student workers - 2002-03
Ensure correct personal information: use Employee Self Service (ESS); revised VCU alcohol and drug policy; retirees and the in-service distribution rule; safety and security on campus; reporting leave: a compliance issue; tuition waiver and the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) - 2001-02
Military leave guidelines available; confidentiality in the virtual workplace; good "netiquette" can help ensure compliance; addressing fraud, waste and abuse; qualifying events affect your health insurance; reporting and processing leaves of absence; clinical staff requirements; second jobs between VCU and the VCU health system; overtime and the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA); important information for all new employees; threats of violence in the workplace - 2000-01
Two new human resource policies: workers' compensation and working offsite; workplace safety; nepotism; compensation reform appeal process; non-employees working on-site at VCU; returning to work from a medical leave of absence; hours of work; terms to know; special insert: timekeeping and payroll roles and responsibilities for faculty, staff, timekeepers, certifying officers, personnel administrators, fiscal administrators, payroll staff, human resource staff - 1999-00
Workers' compensation requirements for faculty, staff, department heads and managers; new Selective Service hiring requirement; clinical staff certification and licensure; reporting absences and the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA): faculty, staff and manager guidelines; faculty and staff benefits information: retirement and life insurance beneficiaries, dependent children health benefits, out-of-country travel; relocating with work/life resources; are your Y2K ready; special insert on Virginia Sickness and Disability Program (VSDP): initiating a VSDP claim, year-end use of VSDP leave, VSDP resources, VSDP roles and responsibilities for participant and department, HR and third-party administrator - 1999: Fall
Salary structure change; performance pay; lump-sum performance payments; performance evaluation deadline; probationary increases; increases for hourly employees; HR contacts; the performance planning and evaluation process - 1998-99
Revisions to HR policies and guidelines; conflict of interest; alcohol and drugs; Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA); non-resident alien issues; overtime highlights; supplemental pay; employee health requirements; benefits; workers' compensation; special insert: records, leave and payroll responsibilities for faculty, staff, timekeepers, certifying officers, personnel administrators and fiscal administrators - 1998: Fall
Salary structure change; performance pay; lump-sum performance payments; program restrictions and critical timeframes; probationary increases; increases for hourly employees; HR contacts; completing the performance planning and evaluation form - 1998: Spring
Special timekeeping and payroll issue: roles and responsibilities for faculty, staff, timekeepers, certifying officers, personnel administrators, fiscal administrators, payroll and HR staff; overtime or compensatory leave; new hire and separation checklist for personnel administrators and timekeepers; Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) provisions; HR contacts and resources - 1997: Fall
HR educational series continues: Recognizing Substance Abuse in the Workplace - a Guide for Faculty and Staff Managers; access to human resource/payroll-related forms; exit process for separating employees; classified salary book: classified structure and position classification; benefits notes: HIPAA, membership changes, tax-deferred annuity program update; pay notes: minimum wage increase, salary increase, social security wage base, effective dates for new hires and some personnel actions; maintain up-to-date departmental attendance policies; drug and alcohol policy coverage; a team effort: accurate leave and payroll data; school leave: supports President Clinton's "Summit for America's Future"; leaves of absence: leave with pay, leave without pay
