Long Term Disability Reference for all constituents of Tufts with inquiries about applying for Long Term Disability. Audience: All current Employees, Staff, Faculty (Note: Faculty time off varies by school) 0
I-9 Employment Verification Process Reference for employees who have inquiries regarding I-9 forms, employment eligibility, and the process for employment verification. Audience: All US based employees 4.50
Retirement Plans- Tufts University 403(b) Voluntary Retirement Plan Reference for benefits eligible employees who have inquiries about the 403(b) Voluntary Retirement Plan at Tufts. Audience: Benefits Eligible Employees, Post docs ,(403(b), Retirees, Former Employees 0
EBPA: Commuter Benefits Provides information about discounts for those working in Boston and taking public transportation 0
Joint Appointment at Tufts Describes joint appointments, the , FAQs and who to contact for more information 0
Leaves of Absence Reference for all constituents of Tufts with inquiries about leaves of absence for employees at the University. Audience: All current staff and faculty 0
FMLA (Family and Medical Leave Act) Reference for all constituents of Tufts with inquiries about the Family Medical Leave Act for employees at Tufts University. Audience: All current Employees, Staff, Faculty (Note: Faculty time off varies by school) 0
Time Off Information and Time Off Tracking- Award and Accrual Process describes the time off information system within eserve 0
Vacation Time Reference for all constituents of Tufts with inquiries about vacation time for employees at the University. Audience: All current staff employees 0
Sick and Family Illness Time Reference for all constituents of Tufts with inquiries about sick time for employees at the University. Audience: Audience: All employees who are covered by the employee handbook, not by CBA or contract employment (Note: Faculty time off varies by school) 0
Benefits New Hire Information & User Guide Reference for new benefits eligible employees who have inquiries about the benefits program at Tufts for new hires. Audience: All new benefits eligible employees 0
Massachusetts Earned Sick Time Law Provides information about this new law for non-benefits eligible staff 0
Wellness Programs (including Well Time Policy) Reference for benefits eligible employees who have inquiries about the wellness program, Wellness Center, or Well Time at Tufts University. Audience: All current employees and spouses/domestic partners 0
Massachusetts Domestic Violence Leave Act Provides a description of this State of MA action for employees 0
Who Processes IDRs, Expense Transfers & Uploads? Information about Interdepartmental Requisitions and expense transfers 0
Change in Benefits Election after Change in Life Status (Qualified Status Changes) Reference for benefits eligible employees who have inquiries about changes in their benefits elections after a change in status or a recent life event. Audience: Benefits Eligible Employees 4.75
Returning to Work Reference for all constituents of Tufts with inquiries about the returning to work after taking a Leave of Absence from Tufts University. Audience: All current Staff Employees (Note: Faculty time off varies by school) 0
Extended Illness Pay (EIP) Reference for all constituents of Tufts with inquiries about Extended Illness Pay during Medical Leave at the University. Audience: Non-exempt employees and staff employees absent more than 20 consecutive days 0
Training Locations/Times Reference for employees who have questions about dates, times, and locations of HR related training programs and workshops at Tufts. Audience: Staff, Faculty 0
University Holidays Reference for all constituents of Tufts with inquiries about time off on University holidays. Audience: All employees who are covered by the employee handbook, not by CBA or contract employment (Note: Faculty time off varies by school) 0
Forms Forms that you may need to complete in order to obtain access to a system or complete a process, as well as IRS Tax Forms. 3.25
Tufts Health Insurance Plan- Quality Tiered Plan Reference for benefits eligible employees who have inquiries about the Tufts Health Insurance options, specifically the Quality Tiered Plan. Audience: Benefits Eligible Employees & Dependents 0
Tufts Health Insurance Plan- Traditional Plan Reference for benefits eligible employees who have inquiries about the Tufts Health Insurance options, specifically the Traditional Plan. Audience: Benefits Eligible Employees & Dependents 0
Vision Care Program Reference for benefits eligible employees who have inquiries about the Vision Insurance Plan. Audience: Benefits Eligible Employees & Dependents 0
Delta Dental Insurance Program Reference for benefits eligible employees who have inquiries about the Delta Dental Insurance Program at Tufts. Audience: Benefits Eligible Employees & Dependents 0
Post Docs Reference for new hires into the Postdoc programs at Tufts. Admission, recruitment, and hiring information can be found on each of the specific programs’ websites. 0
Suppliers (Vendors) in PeopleSoft: Information pertaining to adding a supplier to our financial system for payment purposes. 0
Benefits Termination Information (COBRA) Reference for terminating employees who have questions about the future of their benefits packages after employment termination at Tufts, as well as COBRA continuation of coverage. Audience: Terminating Employees 0
Death in the Family (Sympathy Days) Reference for all employees of Tufts with inquiries about the University policy regarding a death in the family/sympathy days. Audience: All employees who are covered by the employee handbook, not by CBA or contract employment (Note: For faculty, please see the faculty handbook for the faculty member’s school. For post-doc scholars, please see the post-doc handbook). 0
Jury Duty Reference for all constituents of Tufts with inquiries about the University policy regarding jury duty. Audience: Jury duty rights apply to all current Employees, Staff, Faculty, Student workers as outlined under Massachusetts General Laws. Jury Duty Paid Time Off Policies - Audience: All employees who are covered by the employee handbook, not by CBA or contract employment (Note: For faculty, please see the faculty handbook for the faculty member’s school. For post-doc scholars, please see the post-doc handbook). 0
Tufts Health Insurance Plan- Value Plan Reference for benefits eligible employees who have inquiries about the Tufts Health Insurance options, specifically the Value Plan. Audience: Benefits Eligible Employees & Dependents 0
Retirement Plans- Tufts University 401 (a) Basic Retirement Plan Reference for benefits eligible employees who have inquiries about the 401(a) Basic Retirement Plan at Tufts. Audience: Benefits Eligible Employees, Retirees, Former Employees Specifically excluded groups: Post-Doctoral employees and employees without a social security number. 0
Personal Purchases Erroneously Made on the Corporate Card; e-Expense Process/Owing Tufts If you made a personal purchase using the Tufts Corporate card, this article will explain how to reconcile the transaction. 0
Vacation Payout Reference for all employees who have inquiries about payment for accrued, unused vacation. Audience: Managers, Supervisors, Employees 0
Life Insurance Plans Reference for benefits eligible employees who have inquiries about Life Insurance Plans. Audience: Benefits Eligible Employees 0
Verification of Employment/Mortgage Verifications Reference for all current employees and external third parties with questions about basic employment verification and credit inquiries. Audience: Employees, Faculty, Staff, external third parties 0
Corrections to Time Off Entries Detailed instructions on how to make corrections to time off entries already made, whether exempt or non-exempt. 0
New Hire Process Reference for hiring managers who need to process a new hire that has accepted his/her offer. 0.00
Tax Exemptions Provides information about sales tax exemptions when purchasing on behalf of Tufts. 4.50
Verification of Employment (General) Reference for employees who have inquiries regarding the process for employment verification. Audience: All employees 0
Employee Handbook Reference for all employees who have inquiries on general employee guidelines, information, policies, and expectations at Tufts University. Audience: This information applies to staff employees who work more than 17.5 hours only, or all employees who are covered by the employee handbook, not by CBA or contract employment For faculty, please see the faculty handbook for the faculty member’s school. For post-doc scholars, please see the post-doc handbook. 0
Policies, Procedures, and Guidelines: Sponsored Project Cash Advances This document provides Principal Investigators (PIs) and Department Research Administrators with the necessary guidelines to request and account for project cash advances on sponsored awards. 0
Resigning/Voluntary Termination of Employment Reference for all employees who have inquiries on general employee guidelines, information, policies, and expectations at Tufts University. Reference for all employees of Tufts with inquiries about resigning or terminating employment with the University. Audience: All employees who are covered by the employee handbook, not by CBA or contract employment (Note: For faculty, please see the faculty handbook for the faculty member’s school. For post-doc scholars, please see the post-doc handbook). 4.50
Medicare Action for Active Employees Turning 65- Request for Employment Verification for Medicare Part B 0
Countries with Tax Treaties Countries which have a tax treaty with the US, citation number and duration of treaty. 0
Performance Development Program-Using the Online Performance Plan Reference for employees and managers who have questions about how to use their Online Performance Plan in the Performance Development Program. Audience: Staff, Managers 0.00
Annual Merit Review Reference for all employees who have inquiries about the Merit Review Process for employees at the University. Audience: Managers, Supervisors, Employees 0
Child/Adult/Elder Backup Care Services (Care.com) Reference: employees who have inquiries about child care and elder care opportunities through the benefits program at Tufts. Audience: All active, regularly-scheduled employees 0
Guest/Student Travel Overview Providing information about travel reports and arrangements for non-employees. 0
What is Labor Distribution or Labor Distribution Adjustments? How to process labor distribution changes 0
Benefit Deductions (Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Long Term Disability, AD&D, Other) Reference for all employees who have inquiries about benefits deductions for Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Long Term Disability, AD&D, any other categories. Audience: Benefits Eligible Employees 0
Timekeeping Reference for employees who have questions regarding timekeeping policies and time entry processes. Audience: Non-Exempt Employees 0
Training Programs Available Reference for employees interested in learning about available HR related training programs and workshops. Audience: Staff, Faculty 0
Viewing Training Programs Reference for employees who wish to view available HR related training programs at Tufts Audience: Staff, Faculty 0
Personal Time Reference for all constituents of Tufts with inquiries about personal time for employees at the University. Audience: Audience: All employees who are covered by the employee handbook, not by CBA or contract employment (Note: Faculty time off varies by school) 0
Benefits-Unable To Enroll in Benefits describes situations that may occur where an employee cannot properly make a benefits election 0
Retiree Health & Dental Benefits Consultations Reference for benefits eligible employees who have inquiries about various benefit consultations. Audience: Benefits Eligible Employees, Retirees 0
Exception Time (Recording, Submitting, Correcting) Reference for all employees who have inquiries about recording, submitting, or correcting Exception Time. Audience: Employees 0
Tufts Travel Agencies, Hotel & Rental Car Contracts Learn more about Tufts Travel Agencies, as well as rental car and lodging contracts between vendors and Tufts 0
MMLA (Massachusetts Maternity Leave Act) Reference for benefits eligible employees who have inquiries about their rights under MMLA as employees of Tufts University. Audience: Benefits Eligible Employees 0
Leave Documentation Reference for benefits eligible employees who have inquiries about the required leave documentation when taking a leave of absence from the University. Audience: Benefits Eligible Employees 0
Employee Self Service Reference for all employees who have inquiries about how to use Employee Self Service on the Tufts HR website. Audience: Employees 0
Finance & Planning/Cost & Capital Analysis Describes information about the office, as well as links to fringe benefit rates by employee type and indirect cost rates by campus. 0
FLSA or Exempt/Non-Exempt Reference for all employees who have inquiries about FLSA, or the Fair Labor Standards Act, and their status as either Exempt or Non-Exempt employees. Audience: Managers, Supervisors, Employees 0
Trial Periods Reference for all current, new and newly transferred/promoted staff with inquiries about probationary periods Audience: Employees, Staff 0
Sabbatical/Academic Leaves of Absence Reference for benefits eligible employees who have inquiries about Sabbatical or Academic Leaves of Absence. Audience: Benefits Eligible Employees 0
Adding, Changing or Removing a Beneficiary for Basic Life, Supplemental Life, or Accidental Death & Dismemberment Reference for active employees who would like to make a change to the beneficiary(ies) for their basic life insurance, supplemental life insurance, or accidental death and dismemberment insurance. 0
Tuition Remission Program Reference for current benefits eligible, employees who have inquiries about the tuition remission program at Tufts. Audience: Benefits Eligible Employees and dependents 0
Purchasing Policies & Guidelines For assistance with university policy regarding purchasing and sourcing. 0
Holiday Pay Inquiry Reference for employees who have inquiries about pay during University holidays. Audience: Employees 0
Creating, Inactivating & Changing a Deptid Instructions from the Budget Center pertaining to deptid creation, inactivating or modifying 0
Working Hours Reference for all employees who have inquiries about work hours at the University. Audience: Employees 0
Using PeopleSoft HRMS Reference for all employees who have inquiries about how to use PeopleSoft HRMS on the Tufts HR website. Audience: Employees 0
Retirement Plan Vendor Distributions (Withdrawals/Rollovers/Loans) A reference for separated employees or active employees 60 years or older who have participated in the 401(a) and/or 403(b) retirement plans. 0
Service Level Agreements Reference for all employees with inquiries about service agreements between TSS and the constituent community. Audience: Employees 0
Staff (non-faculty) Tuition Reimbursement Program Reference for current benefits eligible, full-time Staff employees who have inquiries about the tuition reimbursement program at Tufts. Audience: Benefits Eligible Staff 0
Open Enrollment 2016 for Calendar 2017 information about open enrollment which will end October 31, 2016 0
Personal Data Change (Legal Name) Reference for employees who have inquiries on how to process a legal name change. Audience: Employees 5.00
Work Data Change Reference for managers employees who have inquiries on how to process changes to their work-related information due to situations such as transfers, promotions, change in supervisors, part-time/full-time, etc. Audience: Managers, Employees 0
What is the SUA payment method? Description of the Single Use Account program for suppliers doing business with Tufts 0
Flexible Spending: EBPA Health Care and Dependent Care information about the new FSA program with new 2017 vendor 0
Lump Sum Payments/Supplemental Payments Reference for all employees who have inquiries about lump sum payments. Audience: Managers, Supervisors, Employees 0
Unable to Hire as Student/Temp in ePAF instructions on how to proceed if a user experiences difficulty hiring in ePAF for students and temps 0
Direct Deposit Reference for employees who have inquiries about direct deposit. Audience: Employees 0
Benefits for Temps Information about benefits that those who work on a temporary schedule receive - to inform them as to what services to what they are entitled. 0
Arranging Travel Through Egencia Will provide instructions on how to book travel with Egencia, a university preferred travel provider. 0
Termination Processing (Involuntary) Reference for employees who have payroll-related inquiries when being terminated from their role at the University. Audience: Terminated employees 0.25
What is an Honorarium Payment and How Does One Get Paid? Definition of honorarium and process to have a payment made. 0
Internal Candidate/Applicant Inquiry Reference for internal candidates interested in applying to jobs at Tufts. 0
Unemployment Reference for all employees who have inquiries about unemployment after leaving the University. Audience: Former/Terminated/Resigned Employees 0
Voucher Program with Cab Company Describes a program with Yellow & Green Cab whereby a voucher is used for visitors. 0
MetLife Auto and Home Insurance Program Reference for employees who have inquiries about group discounted auto and home insurance opportunities through the benefits program at Tufts. Audience: All active, regularly-scheduled Employees 0
Reduction in Work Hours Reference for benefit eligible employees who have inquiries about what happens to their benefits if their hours are reduced from full time to a minimum of 17.5 hours or to a schedule that falls below 17.5 hours a week. 0
Retirement Planning - Documents to Review Reference for benefits eligible employees who have inquiries about retirement planning or are interested in pre-retirement consultations. Audience: Benefits Eligible Employees 0
School and Central Division Leaders School and central division leaders including Deans, Vice Presidents, and Executive Associate Deans 0
What to do if Injured at Work This article describes what steps to follow if one is injured while at work at Tufts. 0
Express Mail and Shipping- UPS, Fedex, DHL, Skycom Courier This article will assist with completing express mail and shipping materials. 0
Emergency Closings Reference for all current employees and faculty that have inquiries about emergency closings or early release at the University. Audience: Employees, Faculty, Staff 0
White Pages, LDAP, Online Directory, Email Address Updates Information about changing some information himself/herself online. 0
Associating Cost Centers to Individuals To make a change to your user profile: adding deptids or grants for purchases 0
Retirement Plans- 457(b) Non-Qualified Retirement Plans All inquiries regarding the 457(b) Retirement Plan should be directed to the Tufts HR Benefits Office. This plan is only available to a specific group of highly compensated employees and officers of Tufts University. Employees must be “invited” to join. Audience: Highly compensated employees 0
Fitness Reimbursement/Weight Watchers Reimbursement Reference for benefits eligible employees who have inquiries about benefits/reimbursement for Fitness or Weight Watchers. Audience: All benefits eligible employees 0
Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program Describes PSLF program and provides link to related forms for qualified candidates. 0
Pay via Supplement (Payroll) versus Accounts Payable (AP) including Consultants/Contractors Provides information about whether or not someone qualifies as an independent contractor, and how to initiate the agreement at Tufts. 0
Pay Days / Pay Cycle- HR/Payroll Reference for all employees, faculty, and management with inquiries about pay day schedules and the pay cycle at Tufts. Audience: Faculty, Staff 0
MetLaw- Hyatt Legal Plans Reference for benefits eligible employees who have inquiries about legal services available through the benefits program at Tufts. Audience: All Benefits Eligible Employees 0
Compensation Structure, Pay Ranges, and Philosophy Reference for all employees who have inquiries about the compensation structure, pay ranges, and the compensation philosophy at Tufts University. Audience: Employees 0
General Tax Questions – FICA (Social Security and Medicare) Taxes Reference for all employees who have general questions about payroll taxes for employees of the University. Audience: Employees 0
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Reference for employees who have inquiries about opportunities for counseling available at Tufts University or about the Employee Assistance Program. Audience: Employees, Eligible dependents, and Household members 0
Equal Employment Opportunity Reference for all employees, staff, faculty and students who have inquiries on general employee guidelines, information, policies, and expectations at Tufts University. Audience: All employees, students, faculty 0
Mortgage Discount Program Reference employees with inquiries about the mortgage discount program at Tufts university. Audience: New and current active, regularly-scheduled employees 0
Performance Development Program-Questions Regarding Performance Review Reference for employees who have questions regarding their performance review. These questions can be answered by their manager. Audience: Staff and Manager 0
Cigna International Open Enrollment Information about Cigna open enrollment for Tufts employees working out of the country. 0
How to Get a Travel Advance if You Do Not have a Corporate Card Travel Advance Requests in extenuating circumstances 0
How Detailed Must the Item Description be on an eREQ? information pertaining to the description field in the electronic requisitioning system 0
Emergency Assistance while Traveling/International SOS (ISOS) Steps to take in the event of emergency using International SOS 0
Promotions, Demotions, and Transfers Reference for employees who have inquiries about job movement within the University, including promotions, demotions, or transfers. Audience: Employees 0
Changing an e-Expense Report that has Already Been Submitted If an e-expense report is submitted and needs to be modified. 0
Evidence of Insurability Cases where employees may need to complete an Evidence of Insurability document 0
Registering for Training Reference for employees interested in registering for HR related training at Tufts. Audience: Staff, Faculty 0
Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance (AD&D) Reference for benefits eligible employees who have inquiries about Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance. Audience: Benefits Eligible Employees 0
Qualified and Non-qualified Scholarship and Fellowships differentiates between the two and describes the tax ramifications 0
Promotions Reference for all employees who have inquiries about promotion opportunities at the University. Audience: Managers, Supervisors, Employees 0
General Tax Questions Reference for all employees who have general questions about taxes for employees of the University. Audience: Employees 0
Performance Development Program-Employee Sign Performance Review Reference for employees who have questions about how to sign their performance review in the Performance Development Program. Audience: Staff 0
Withdraw from Training Reference for employees interested in withdrawing from HR related training at Tufts. Audience: Staff, Faculty 0
Benefits for Academic Year Employees Describes the benefits and payment process for those who are not employed during the summer months. 0
Apptricity 6.1 User Guides and Web Based Tutorials User guide for the new version of our electronic travel and business expense system. 0
W-2 and Tax Statements Reference for all employees who have inquiries about W-2 forms and tax statements. Audience: Employees 0
Crosby Commuter Benefits Reference for employees who have inquiries about commuter benefits at Tufts. Audience: All Active, Regularly Scheduled Employees 0
Home Department Numbers A list of home department numbers which can be used in completing paperwork 0
Exit Interviews Reference for all employees of Tufts with inquiries about the exit interviews process at the University. Audience: All current staff employees 0
How are unused airline tickets handled? Information for constituents regarding unused airline tickets in the event a trip is postponed or cancelled. 0
When Will Insurance Cards Be Received Information pertaining to health/dental insurance card delivery 0
Dependent Social Security Number Audit Summarizes the Affordable Care Act's regulation that institutions obtain the SSN for dependents. 0