TSS - Knowledge Base

Articles

Sort by:

    • New Hire Orientation

      Reference for inquiries on new hire orientation from internal and external new hires, and hiring managers.

      000001120 Tufts Support Services Last Published -5/9/22
      0
    • Personal Data Change

      Reference for employees who have inquiries on how to process a legal name change. Audience: Employees

      000001165 Tufts Support Services Last Published -4/15/22
      5.00
    • Tufts Staff/Faculty ID Card

      Reference for staff and faculty on how to obtain a Tufts Employee ID card.

      000001122 Tufts Support Services Last Published -3/16/22
      0
    • Hiring a Temporary Worker-Agency and Non-Agency

      Reference for all employees, staff, faculty and students who have inquiries about internal or external applications to Tufts as it relates to agency employment, contingency work, temporary work assignments and temporary hiring. Audience: All internal hiring managers and external workers wishing to be temporary workers at Tufts

      000001263 Tufts Support Services Last Published -7/5/22
      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

      000001126 Tufts Support Services Last Published -3/14/23
      2.62
    • 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

      000001186 Tufts Support Services Last Published -3/31/22
      0
    • Timekeeping

      Reference for employees who have questions regarding timekeeping policies and time entry processes. Audience: Non-Exempt Employees

      000001168 Tufts Support Services Last Published -6/28/22
      0
    • Employment of Minors

      Reference for current employees, hiring managers, prospective employees, staff, faculty and students who have inquiries on the employment of minors. Audience: All Employees- Staff, Faculty, Students

      000001171 Tufts Support Services Last Published -5/10/22
      0
    • Life Insurance Plans

      Reference for benefits eligible employees who have inquiries about Life Insurance Plans. Audience: Benefits Eligible Employees

      000001197 Tufts Support Services Last Published -2/8/22
      0
    • Dental Insurance Program

      Reference for benefits eligible employees who have inquiries about the Delta Dental Insurance Program at Tufts. Audience: Benefits Eligible Employees & Dependents

      000001192 Tufts Support Services Last Published -1/24/23
      0
    • Joint Appointment at Tufts

      Describes joint appointments, the , FAQs and who to contact for more information

      000001395 Tufts Support Services Last Published -3/22/22
      0
    • Benefits-Unable To Enroll in Benefits

      describes situations that may occur where an employee cannot properly make a benefits election

      000001325 Tufts Support Services Last Published -5/11/22
      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

      000001160 Tufts Support Services Last Published -10/20/22
      0
    • Direct Deposit for Payroll

      Reference for employees who have inquiries about direct deposit. Audience: Employees

      000001148 Tufts Support Services Last Published -5/26/22
      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)

      000001158 Tufts Support Services Last Published -2/15/22
      0
    • Personal Days

      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)

      000001161 Tufts Support Services Last Published -2/15/22
      0
    • Trial Periods

      Reference for all current, new and newly transferred/promoted staff with inquiries about probationary periods Audience: Employees, Staff

      000001210 Tufts Support Services Last Published -3/25/22
      0
    • Evidence of Insurability

      Cases where employees may need to complete an Evidence of Insurability document

      000001356 Tufts Support Services Last Published -4/11/22
      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

      000001137 Tufts Support Services Last Published -5/20/22
      0
    • What is ACA?

      Summarizes the ACA (Affordable Care Act)

      000001368 Tufts Support Services Last Published -5/17/22
      0
    • 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)

      000001127 Tufts Support Services Last Published -2/4/22
      0
    • Retiree Health and Dental

      Reference for benefits eligible employees/retirees who have inquiries about Retiree Health at Tufts University. Audience: Benefits Eligible Employees and their Eligible Dependents

      000001486 Tufts Support Services Last Published -12/6/22
      0
    • What is elist?

      Information about elist at Tufts, how to create, subscribe, etc.

      000001385 Tufts Support Services Last Published -5/11/22
      0
    • Job Descriptions

      Reference for all employees who have inquiries about job descriptions Audience: Employees, Managers, Supervisors

      000001139 Tufts Support Services Last Published -3/30/22
      0
    • TSS Training

      000001442 Tufts Support Services Last Published -3/14/23
      0
    • Using Interfolio

      faculty applicant tracking

      000001515 Tufts Support Services Last Published -3/30/22
      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

      000001239 Tufts Support Services Last Published -3/14/22
      0
    • Cigna International

      Information about Cigna open enrollment for Tufts employees working out of the country.

      000001352 Tufts Support Services Last Published -3/23/22
      0
    • Lump Sum Payments/Supplemental Payments

      Reference for all employees who have inquiries about lump sum payments. Audience: Managers, Supervisors, Employees

      000001130 Tufts Support Services Last Published -4/11/22
      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

      000001185 Tufts Support Services Last Published -2/8/22
      0
    • Benefits for Academic Year Employees

      Describes the benefits and payment process for those who are not employed during the summer months.

      000001302 Tufts Support Services Last Published -3/24/22
      0
    • EBPA: Commuter Benefits

      Provides information about discounts for those working in Boston and taking public transportation

      000001425 Tufts Support Services Last Published -2/9/22
      0.50
    • 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).

      000001215 Tufts Support Services Last Published -2/16/22
      4.50
    • Vacation Time

      Reference for all constituents of Tufts with inquiries about vacation time for employees at the University. Audience: All current staff employees

      000001156 Tufts Support Services Last Published -2/14/22
      0
    • Student Summer Employment

      This summarizes considerations for student employment over the summer

      000001627 Tufts Support Services Last Published -8/5/22
      0
    • Life Events

      000001559 Tufts Support Services Last Published -2/22/22
      0