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
Personal Data Change (Legal Name) Reference for employees who have inquiries on how to process a legal name change. Audience: Employees 5.00
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
White Pages, LDAP, Online Directory, Email Address Updates Information about changing some information himself/herself online. 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
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
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
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
Overpayments Reference for all employees who have general questions about overpayment of taxes. Audience: Employees 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
General Tax Questions Reference for all employees who have general questions about taxes for employees of the University. Audience: Employees 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
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
Time Off Information and Time Off Tracking- Award and Accrual Process describes the time off information system within eserve 0
Are personal items covered by Tufts insurance? Explanation of insurance for personal items on campus or on a business trip 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
W-2 and Tax Statements Reference for all employees who have inquiries about W-2 forms and tax statements. Audience: Employees 0
Timekeeping Reference for employees who have questions regarding timekeeping policies and time entry processes. Audience: Non-Exempt Employees 0
Personnel Action Form (PAF and ePAF) Reference for new hires who have inquiries on how to complete, submit, or process their personnel action forms (PAFs). Audience: New Hires (Staff/Faculty, Students, Temporary Employees) 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
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
Open Enrollment 2016 for Calendar 2017 information about open enrollment which will end October 31, 2016 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
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
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
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
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
Dependent Social Security Number Audit Summarizes the Affordable Care Act's regulation that institutions obtain the SSN for dependents. 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
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
Vacation Time Reference for all constituents of Tufts with inquiries about vacation time for employees at the University. Audience: All current staff employees 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
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
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
International Employees – Tax Treaties Reference for all international employees who have general questions about taxes and tax treaties. Audience: International Employees 0
What is an Honorarium Payment and How Does One Get Paid? Definition of honorarium and process to have a payment made. 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
Performance Development Program-Manager Using the online Performance Review Reference for managers who have questions about using the online performance review system to write a performance review. Audience: Managers 0
Working Hours Reference for all employees who have inquiries about work hours at the University. Audience: Employees 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
Direct Deposit Reference for employees who have inquiries about direct deposit. Audience: Employees 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
Guest/Student Travel Overview Providing information about travel reports and arrangements for non-employees. 0
Marketplace Suppliers This article provides information about participating suppliers on The Tufts Marketplace 0
Life Insurance Plans Reference for benefits eligible employees who have inquiries about Life Insurance Plans. Audience: Benefits Eligible Employees 0
Holiday Pay Inquiry Reference for employees who have inquiries about pay during University holidays. Audience: Employees 0
Suppliers (Vendors) in PeopleSoft: Information pertaining to adding a supplier to our financial system for payment purposes. 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
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
Promotions Reference for all employees who have inquiries about promotion opportunities at the University. Audience: Managers, Supervisors, Employees 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
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
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
How are unused airline tickets handled? Information for constituents regarding unused airline tickets in the event a trip is postponed or cancelled. 0
Trial Periods Reference for all current, new and newly transferred/promoted staff with inquiries about probationary periods Audience: Employees, Staff 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
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
Obtaining Access to eREQ Steps to follow in order to gain access to the electronic requisitioning system 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
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
Performance Development Program-Inaccurate Direct Report List Reference for employees who are inquiring about an inaccurate direct report list. Audience: Manager 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
Job Descriptions Reference for all employees who have inquiries about job descriptions Audience: Employees, Managers, Supervisors 0
Performance Development Program-Technical Issues with Online Form Reference for employees who are having technical issues while completing or reviewing their online performance review. Audience: Staff and Manager 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
Associating Cost Centers to Individuals To make a change to your user profile: adding deptids or grants for purchases 0
What to do if one can't log into eServe instructions to assist an individual experiencing difficulty logging into Tufts eServe. 0
Purchase Order: How do I Clear a Match Exception? how to resolve a discrepancy between an invoice amount and a PO amount 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
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
What if I Mistakenly Use the Procurement Card for Personal Use? Steps to take if the P-card was used for a non-business transaction 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
Retiree Health and Dental 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
Flexible Spending Accounts: Crosby (Health Care and Dependent Care FSAs) Reference for benefits eligible employees and post-docs who have inquiries about the two types of Flexible Spending accounts at Tufts, Health Care and Dependent Care. Audience: Benefits Eligible Employees plus Post Docs 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
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
Flexible Spending: EBPA Health Care and Dependent Care information about the new FSA program with new 2017 vendor 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
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
Corrections to Time Off Entries Detailed instructions on how to make corrections to time off entries already made, whether exempt or non-exempt. 0
What Expenses will Tufts Not Reimburse? This will describe certain expenses for which Tufts will not reimburse the employee, student or visitor. 0
Who Processes IDRs, Expense Transfers & Uploads? Information about Interdepartmental Requisitions and expense transfers 0
EBPA: Commuter Benefits Provides information about discounts for those working in Boston and taking public transportation 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
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
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
What to do if an accident occurs while on university business If renting a car or using personal vehicle while on university business, and you were involved in an accident, read this knowledge article for steps to be taken. 0
What is the SUA payment method? Description of the Single Use Account program for suppliers doing business with Tufts 0
W-9 when Tufts is Payee/Supplier/Vendor (When Tufts is Being Paid) Where to obtain the Tufts completed W9 when Tufts is the recipient of the payment. 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
Vision Care Program Reference for benefits eligible employees who have inquiries about the Vision Insurance Plan. Audience: Benefits Eligible Employees & Dependents 0
When Will Insurance Cards Be Received Information pertaining to health/dental insurance card delivery 0
Reconciling PCard Transactions in PeopleSoft This article provides information pertaining to Pcard transaction approvals and reconciliation. 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
Vacation Payout Reference for all employees who have inquiries about payment for accrued, unused vacation. 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
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
"How To" Videos The following videos and resources provide key information on how you can best partner with TSS. 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
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
Payments Made to Nonresident Aliens through Accounts Payable How to make payments to nonresident aliens in the United States. 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
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
What is Labor Distribution or Labor Distribution Adjustments? How to process labor distribution changes 0
Tax Exemptions Provides information about sales tax exemptions when purchasing on behalf of Tufts. 4.50
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
How Detailed Must the Item Description be on an eREQ? information pertaining to the description field in the electronic requisitioning system 0
Grant Travel (Travel on Sponsored Grants) where you will find information pertaining to travel restrictions when grants are the funding source. 0.75
Exception Time (Recording, Submitting, Correcting) Reference for all employees who have inquiries about recording, submitting, or correcting Exception Time. Audience: Employees 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
Pay Adjustments Reference for all employees who have inquiries about pay adjustments to their salary at the University. Audience: Employees, Managers 0
Retiree Health & Dental Benefits Consultations Reference for benefits eligible employees who have inquiries about various benefit consultations. Audience: Benefits Eligible Employees, Retirees 0
Arranging Travel Through Egencia Will provide instructions on how to book travel with Egencia, a university preferred travel provider. 0
University Parking Reference for all employees with inquiries about parking at Tufts University. Audience: All Employees, Staff, Faculty 0
When Do I Have to Bid for Goods or Services for my Department? Information to improve due diligence 0
Social Security Income Benefits information pertaining to SSI benefits while working or in retirement 0
Evidence of Insurability Cases where employees may need to complete an Evidence of Insurability document 0
When is the Monthly or Year-end Close? This article will provide information regarding cutoffs, both monthly and at fiscal year end. 0
New Hire Process Reference for hiring managers who need to process a new hire that has accepted his/her offer. 0.00
Using PeopleSoft HRMS Reference for all employees who have inquiries about how to use PeopleSoft HRMS on the Tufts HR website. Audience: Employees 0
Cigna International Open Enrollment Information about Cigna open enrollment for Tufts employees working out of the country. 0
PeopleSoft Chartfields: Applications and Forms Information about deptids, accounts, grants, etc. 0.25
Massachusetts Earned Sick Time Law Provides information about this new law for non-benefits eligible staff 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
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
Purchasing Policies & Guidelines For assistance with university policy regarding purchasing and sourcing. 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
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
Reporting Misconduct Reference for all constituents of Tufts with questions or concerns about reporting an incident of misconduct at the University. Reference for all employees who have inquiries on general employee guidelines, information, policies, and expectations at Tufts University. Audience: All current Employees, Staff, Faculty, Temporary workers or Contract employees and Students 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
Aging Out at 26 - Dependents with Disabilities Information pertaining to employees who have dependents over age 26 with disabilities. 0
Ad Hoc Approvers Information regarding ad hoc approvers in systems, departmental directions, and more. 0
Joint Appointment at Tufts Describes joint appointments, the , FAQs and who to contact for more information 0
Ergonomics at Work Provides contact information regarding ergonomically correct environments at Tufts 0
Trouble Using Apptricity Mobile Application in e-Expense Provides information should a traveler experience difficulty with the Apptricity app on their mobile device. 0
Accommodations in the Workplace Provides information regarding accommodations or special work equipment needed in order to fulfill job responsibilities 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
Inquiry on Job Requisition Status For use when hiring managers have inquiries about the status of a requisition, how to submit a requisition, how to view candidates for a particular requisition, how to approve a requisition from a recruiter, etc. Information can be found on the Careers at Tufts Website, and on the Taleo Job Aids site. Audience: Staff, Managers 0
Charitable Deductions Reference for all employees who have inquiries about charitable deductions at Tufts University. Audience: Employees 0
Is it necessary to purchase optional insurance on a rental car for business? Read this article to answer the question: I am renting a vehicle while on University business, do I need to purchase the optional insurance the rental company is offering? 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