In light of the challenges caused by COVID-19, MMB has outlined a revision to extend the annual requirement for employees to reduce vacation hour balances below the maximum identified in the applicable contract/plan. Employees may accumulate unused vacation hours to any amount, provided that once during each fiscal year each employee’s balance is reduced to 275 hours or less. Originally, […]
COVID-19 has impacted many of our employees and their families in unanticipated ways. Recent federal guidance issued in response to the pandemic allows us to offer a special enrollment opportunity where all benefit-eligible employees can elect medical and/or dental coverage for themselves or their dependents. It also allows employees to elect or change pre-tax contributions to their MDEA and/or DCEA. […]
NOTICE TO ALL EMPLOYEES We need you to be aware that the nation-wide problem with fraudulent unemployment claims related to COVID has now been detected that impacts a current MinnState employee. A malicious actor used their personal data to file a false unemployment claim and set up the payment to be routed elsewhere. It is important that you are aware of this […]
Heather Soleim and Sarah Jegela. The spunky pair is well-known on campus for their wit and wisdom. Like peanut butter and jelly or chicken tortilla soup and grilled cheese, when you think of one, the other immediately springs to mind. While it’s nearly guaranteed a meeting with them will garner a chuckle or two, what you may not know is […]
Mental health is a real issue that many people deal with on a daily basis. Social distancing during the COVID-19 pandemic can intensify stresses that lead to mental illness. Use these tips to cope with stress during COVID-19: Pause – Breathe, notice how you feel Take Breaks – Take time away from COVID-19 content Make Time – Ensure you are […]