Month: March 2018

State audit of insurance dependents starts this month

UF employees with covered dependents should keep a close eye out for dependent verification requests from HMS to ensure their dependents do not lose coverage.


UFHR steps back to assess staff performance appraisal process

UFHR is not requiring appraisals be completed this year unless a change in an employee’s performance level has occurred; however, managers may still elect to complete them.


Dorothy Espelage: A quest to end violence, bullying in schools

UF at Work recently spoke with UF Psychology Professor Dorothy Espelage about her research, inspirations and her path to Florida.


Four UF cabinet-level searches underway

UF is conducting searches for a Vice President for Strategic Communications and Marketing, a Vice President for Government and Community Relations, a Vice President and General Counsel, and a Chief Diversity Officer and Senior Advisor to the President.


Looking for summer camp possibilities?

This new online resource provides faculty and staff with information about summer camps at UF and beyond.


Do you know how to connect to UF’s Wi-Fi?

Visit http://getonline.ufl.edu/ to learn the minimum requirements mobile devices must have in order to connect to UF’s Wi-Fi.


Flex spending account grace period available through March 15

All 2017 expenses must be incurred by the end of the grace period—March 15—or the IRS “use-it-or-lose-it” rule will apply. Claims for 2017 expenses must be filed by the final filing date of April 15, 2018.


Tax changes affecting parking decal rates take effect this month

Due to the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act passed by Congress in December 2017, employee parking costs in 2018 are no longer a deductible expense, meaning they are subject to Social Security (or FICA Alternative for participating employees), Medicare and Federal withholding taxes.


Publix and the Pantry: Spring Food for Sharing

Through Saturday, March 10, Publix customers who participate in the company’s Spring Food for Sharing campaign will benefit UF’s Alan and Cathy Hitchcock Field and Fork Pantry.


Spring Walking Challenge, Florida Bike Month provide opportunities to get outside and get moving

This month brings UF-UF Health Wellness’ Spring Walking Challenge and Florida Bike Month, which will include several campuswide events.


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