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State Law Changes SPA Employee Probationary Periods

March 22, 2014 | In Employment

Last August, the state legislature made significant changes to the State Personnel Act (now “State Human Resources Act”), which included several major updates to the laws governing the state’s human resources system. As a result, University policy for SPA staff employees’ probationary periods has changed. SPA employees hired after Aug. 21, 2013, will now retain their probationary status for 24 months.

This aligns with the designation of when State employees achieve “career status,” which occurs when they have been continuously employed in a permanent position for 24 months from the date of hire.

During the probationary period, employees continue to earn leave and total state service credit. They are also eligible for retirement and health benefits, as well as other benefits such as tuition waivers and tuition assistance (after three months of employment). They will still receive a work plan and performance feedback, and can receive salary adjustments as allowed by policy.

However, probationary employees are not eligible for layoff benefits including severance pay, health insurance continuation and priority reemployment consideration, and have limited grievance rights.

If you have questions regarding any of these changes, please contact your School/Division Human Resources Office.

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Employee Discounts Spotlight

January 21, 2014 | In Benefits & Work/Life, Work/Life

As a UNC employee, you are eligible to receive discounts on a variety of products and services that can be useful for day to day living. Discounted programs offer you access to some of the region’s best arts and entertainment, intercollegiate athletic activities, a new computer purchase program through payroll deduction, educational discounts and so much more.

Take a look at the newest discounts offered at Carolina:

Payroll Deduction Plan for UNC Employees
UNC Student Stores, in partnership with UNC Employee Benefits, Human Resources, and Payroll Services, is proud to offer full-time, permanent UNC employees a payroll deduction program for the purchase of computers, tablets and accessories from the RAM Shop. The UNC Employee Computer Purchase (UNC-ECP) Plan offers employees an opportunity to purchase eligible items from the RAM Shop through one initial down-payment and an interest-free payroll deduction loan spread over six months.

Entrance Exam Prep Discounts

The Princeton Review is offering University students, University employees, members of the immediate families of University students and University employees, and University alumni significant discounts for course preparation for the GRE, GMAT, and LSAT. To register visit: http://www.princetonreview.com/unc/

Each discount is available to University employees and their families. Click here to learn more about the other discounts at Carolina.

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