Personal/Emergency Leave without Pay

Applies to employees in Statewide Bargaining Units (NP-2, NP-3, NP-5, P-2, P-5), UCPEA and Management/Confidential. Can be taken after exhausting vacation, personal, holiday comp and comp time. If approved, may be on a position held, or position not held, basis. Benefits are terminated the first of the month following the leave start date if the […]

Family Violence Leave

Home Leaves of Absence Family Violence Leave Employees who are victims of family violence are permitted under Connecticut law to take paid or unpaid leave. Section 14 of State of Connecticut Public Act 10-144 states “An employer shall not deprive an employee of employment, penalize or threaten or otherwise coerce an employee with respect to […]

Life Events

Employee Benefits Overview Health Benefits Retirement Plans Supplemental Paid Time Off Benefits Tuition Benefits Changes in Your Life that Impact Your Benefits which Include: Newly Hired Change of Address Getting Married Birth/Adoption Legal Separation or Divorce Covered Child Turns Age 26 You or Your Spouse Turn Age 65 Loss of Healthcare Through Another Source You, […]

Planning for Retirement

As you near retirement, you’ll have questions and need information. This website will help guide you from your initial thoughts to the first few weeks after your retirement. REEMPLOYMENT OPTIONS Reemployment in a Temporary Position at UConn The University may offer retirees an opportunity to return to or remain at UConn on a part-time basis. […]

Beneficiary Changes

It’s important to periodically review your beneficiaries to ensure that your assets will be distributed according to your wishes. Major life events, such as a change in marital status or the birth of a child, are especially important times to review and consider changing your beneficiaries. The information provided below will assist you in reviewing […]

Voluntary Schedule Reduction Program (VSRP) – FAQs

Home Voluntary Schedule Reduction Program (VSRP) FAQs Q. I am in a promotional working test period. If I participate in the VSRP, will the time I take as unpaid leave be counted toward completion of my working test period? A: No. Days off which are approved under the VSRP shall not be counted toward completion […]