Who Processes IDRs, Expense Transfers & Uploads? Information about Interdepartmental Requisitions and expense transfers 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
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
Express Mail and Shipping- UPS, Fedex, DHL, Skycom Courier This article will assist with completing express mail and shipping materials. 0
When Do I Have to Bid for Goods or Services for my Department? Information to improve due diligence 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
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
Purchasing Policies & Guidelines For assistance with university policy regarding purchasing and sourcing. 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
EBPA: Commuter Benefits Provides information about discounts for those working in Boston and taking public transportation 0
How To Complete An IDR Step by step instructions on how to complete an Interdepartmental Requisition 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
Personal Data Change (Legal Name) Reference for employees who have inquiries on how to process a legal name change. Audience: Employees 5.00
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
Vision Care Program Reference for benefits eligible employees who have inquiries about the Vision Insurance Plan. Audience: Benefits Eligible Employees & Dependents 0
Life Insurance Plans Reference for benefits eligible employees who have inquiries about Life Insurance Plans. Audience: Benefits Eligible Employees 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
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
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
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
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
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
Best Doctors Reference for benefits eligible employees who have inquiries about Best Doctors services or third-party medical reviews. Audience: Benefits Eligible Employees 0
Retiree Health & Dental Benefits Consultations Reference for benefits eligible employees who have inquiries about various benefit consultations. Audience: Benefits Eligible Employees, Retirees 0
Elder Care Services - FSA Describes eligible FSA elder care expenses and what is a qualifying individual 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
How Detailed Must the Item Description be on an eREQ? information pertaining to the description field in the electronic requisitioning system 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
Tufts University Pharmacy Program Summarizes the pharmacy benefits that are inclusive within the three medical insurance programs 0
Garnishments Reference for all employees who have inquiries about the policy around garnishments at the University. Audience: Employees 0
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
Crosby Commuter Benefits Reference for employees who have inquiries about commuter benefits at Tufts. Audience: All Active, Regularly Scheduled Employees 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
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
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
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
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
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
Using PeopleSoft HRMS Reference for all employees who have inquiries about how to use PeopleSoft HRMS on the Tufts HR website. Audience: Employees 0
Arranging Travel Through Egencia Will provide instructions on how to book travel with Egencia, a university preferred travel provider. 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
International Employees – Tax Treaties Reference for all international employees who have general questions about taxes and tax treaties. Audience: International Employees 0
School and Central Division Leaders School and central division leaders including Deans, Vice Presidents, and Executive Associate Deans 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
Qualified and Non-qualified Scholarship and Fellowships differentiates between the two and describes the tax ramifications 0
Retiree Health and Dental for 2017 Reference for benefits eligible employees/retirees who have inquiries about Retiree Health and Dental Plans at Tufts University. Audience: Benefits Eligible Employees and their Eligible Dependents 0
Personnel Records Reference for all employees, staff, faculty who have inquiries on general employee guidelines, information, policies, and expectations at Tufts University. Audience: All employees, students, faculty 0
Flexible Spending: EBPA Health Care and Dependent Care information about the new FSA program with new 2017 vendor 0
Direct Deposit Reference for employees who have inquiries about direct deposit. Audience: Employees 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
General Tax Questions Reference for all employees who have general questions about taxes for employees of the University. Audience: Employees 0
How to Get a Travel Advance if You Do Not have a Corporate Card Travel Advance Requests in extenuating circumstances 0
Making Payments via Wire Transfer or with Foreign Currency Read this article if you would like a wire transfer to be made or a payment in a foreign currency check. 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
Aging Out at 26 - Dependents with Disabilities Information pertaining to employees who have dependents over age 26 with disabilities. 0
Registering for Training Reference for employees interested in registering for HR related training at Tufts. Audience: Staff, Faculty 0
External Applicant/Candidate Inquiry Reference for all employees, staff, faculty and students who have inquiries about internal or external applications to Tufts’ applicant tracking/job/career page, requesting status of the application. General employee guidelines, information, policies, and expectations at Tufts University. Audience: All internal and external candidates. 0
Payments Made to Nonresident Aliens through Accounts Payable How to make payments to nonresident aliens in the United States. 0
Guest/Student Travel Overview Providing information about travel reports and arrangements for non-employees. 0
Countries with Tax Treaties Countries which have a tax treaty with the US, citation number and duration of treaty. 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
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
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
Abandoned Property Reference for all employees who have inquires about abandoned property associated with Tufts University. Audience: Employees 0
Cigna International Open Enrollment Information about Cigna open enrollment for Tufts employees working out of the country. 0
Benefits-Unable To Enroll in Benefits describes situations that may occur where an employee cannot properly make a benefits election 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
Massachusetts Domestic Violence Leave Act Provides a description of this State of MA action for employees 0
Withdraw from Training Reference for employees interested in withdrawing from HR related training at Tufts. Audience: Staff, Faculty 0
Loans (Advances) Reference for all employees who have inquiries about loans at Tufts University. Audience: Employees 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
Dependent Social Security Number Audit Summarizes the Affordable Care Act's regulation that institutions obtain the SSN for dependents. 0
Employment Authorization Card Information regarding the Employment Authorization Card for the I-9 Process 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
What Expenses will Tufts Not Reimburse? This will describe certain expenses for which Tufts will not reimburse the employee, student or visitor. 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
Metro Credit Union Reference for employees who have inquiries about Metro Credit Union. Audience: All 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
When Will Insurance Cards Be Received Information pertaining to health/dental insurance card delivery 0
For Purchases Over $10K, What Constitutes an Acceptable Supplier Justification? Describes an acceptable supplier justification for procurement over $10,000 0
Service Level Agreements Reference for all employees with inquiries about service agreements between TSS and the constituent community. Audience: Employees 0
Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program Describes PSLF program and provides link to related forms for qualified candidates. 0
Completing a Change Order in eREQ If you are an E-REQ user and need to complete a "change order" this article will provide important instruction. 0.75
Purchase Order: How do I Clear a Match Exception? how to resolve a discrepancy between an invoice amount and a PO amount 0
Creating, Inactivating & Changing a Deptid Instructions from the Budget Center pertaining to deptid creation, inactivating or modifying 0
Suppliers (Vendors) in PeopleSoft: Information pertaining to adding a supplier to our financial system for payment purposes. 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
"How To" Videos The following videos and resources provide key information on how you can best partner with TSS. 0
Timekeeping Reference for employees who have questions regarding timekeeping policies and time entry processes. Audience: Non-Exempt Employees 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
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
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
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
Relocation and Moving Expenses/Programs- "Real Estate Advantage Program" Reference for employees with inquiries about moving and relocation expenses/services at Tufts university. Audience: New and current active, regularly scheduled employees 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
Personal Data Change Reference for employees who have inquiries on how to process changes to their personal information including changing their address, federal and state tax withholdings, beneficiaries, emergency contacts, and 403(b) retirement plan. This can be done through Employee Self Service (eServe). Audience: Employees 0
Joint Appointment at Tufts Describes joint appointments, the , FAQs and who to contact for more information 0
Obtaining Access to eREQ Steps to follow in order to gain access to the electronic requisitioning system 0
New Hire Process Reference for hiring managers who need to process a new hire that has accepted his/her offer. 0.00
White Pages, LDAP, Online Directory, Email Address Updates Information about changing some information himself/herself online. 0
Tax Exemptions Provides information about sales tax exemptions when purchasing on behalf of Tufts. 4.50
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
Verification of Employment (General) Reference for employees who have inquiries regarding the process for employment verification. Audience: All employees 0
Voucher Program with Cab Company Describes a program with Yellow & Green Cab whereby a voucher is used for visitors. 0
Accommodations in the Workplace Provides information regarding accommodations or special work equipment needed in order to fulfill job responsibilities 0
University Parking Reference for all employees with inquiries about parking at Tufts University. Audience: All Employees, Staff, Faculty 0
W-2 and Tax Statements Reference for all employees who have inquiries about W-2 forms and tax statements. Audience: Employees 0
Types of Payments (AP): Definitions and Documentation for Scholarships, Fellowships, Awards, Stipends This article describes types of payments and documents required to complete a transaction. 4.50
Associating Cost Centers to Individuals To make a change to your user profile: adding deptids or grants for purchases 0
Emergency Assistance while Traveling/International SOS (ISOS) Steps to take in the event of emergency using International SOS 0
Medicare Action for Active Employees Turning 65- Request for Employment Verification for Medicare Part B 0
What is an Honorarium Payment and How Does One Get Paid? Definition of honorarium and process to have a payment made. 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
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
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
Social Security Administration Retirement Notification Letter: You may be eligible for Retirement Benefits internal use only 0
Overpayments Reference for all employees who have general questions about overpayment of taxes. Audience: Employees 0
Performance Development Program-Inaccurate Direct Report List Reference for employees who are inquiring about an inaccurate direct report list. Audience: Manager 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
Training Programs Available Reference for employees interested in learning about available HR related training programs and workshops. Audience: Staff, Faculty 0
Off-Cycle Check Requests Reference for all employees who have inquiries about off-pay-cycle check requests. Audience: Managers, Supervisors, Employees 0
Tufts Staff/Faculty ID Card Reference for staff and faculty on how to obtain a Tufts Employee ID card. 0
Exception Time (Recording, Submitting, Correcting) Reference for all employees who have inquiries about recording, submitting, or correcting Exception Time. Audience: Employees 0
Viewing Training Programs Reference for employees who wish to view available HR related training programs at Tufts Audience: Staff, Faculty 0
Changing an e-Expense Report that has Already Been Submitted If an e-expense report is submitted and needs to be modified. 0
Holiday Pay Inquiry Reference for employees who have inquiries about pay during University holidays. Audience: 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
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
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
Restricted Commodity Purchases This article will detail what constitutes restricted items in procurement. 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
Business Conduct Policy Reference for constituents who have inquiries about Tufts Business Conduct Policy, which outlines appropriate business behavior as an employee of the University. Audience: All employees, staff, students and faculty 0
Marketplace Suppliers This article provides information about participating suppliers on The Tufts Marketplace 0
What to do when a credit card is lost/misplaced Provides action steps when a Tufts credit card (procurement card or travel card) is lost/stolen/misplaced. 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
Loan Repayment Assistance Program (LRAP) summarizes the program and provides forms to be completed for qualified candidates. 0