Vacation Cap Extension

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, […]

Special Insurance Enrollment Opportunity: May 26 – June 24

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. […]

COVID-19 & Mental Health Awareness

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 […]

College for Kids & Teens moves online this summer

To ensure the health and safety of our Dragon family, Minnesota State University Moorhead’s College for Kids & Teens has shifted to a virtual course delivery for Summer 2020. All online courses will be led by our same expert instructors and offer the same high-quality experience you have come to expect from CFKT, now for a reduced $58 course fee. […]