UCPEA Performance Evaluations

Overview The annual performance review is the culmination of on-going communication between employees and supervisors to recognize strong performance, identify any performance issues and provide recommendations for improvement. When done properly, it strengthens the relationship between employee and supervisor, increases communication, points out expectations and appraises past performance. Conducting ongoing performance management and submitting the […]

UCPEA Compensatory Time Guidelines for Management

The following procedures and guidelines are intended to assist with determining when and how to approve compensatory time for employees covered by the collective bargaining agreement (CBA or contract) between the University of Connecticut (University) and the UCPEA. Compensatory Time Authorization form (Exempt Employees) Compensatory Time Authorization Form (Non-Exempt Employees) Compensatory Time Request Payment Form […]

Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)

IMPORTANT FLSA Overtime Changes Earlier this year, the U.S. Department of Labor announced changes to the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), which raised the salary threshold for determining whether employees should be classified as exempt from overtime. On Friday, November 15th, a federal judge in the Eastern District Court of Texas ruled to overturn these […]

Organizational and Staff Development

Organizational and Staff Development (OSD) at UConn The Organizational and Staff Development (OSD) team at UConn is committed to cultivating a workplace where employees thrive, teams collaborate effectively, and the university community grows stronger together. OSD integrates employee development, workplace climate initiatives, and strategic HR consulting to support both individual and organizational success. What We […]

Development Programs

UConn and the State of Connecticut offer employees a variety of opportunities to improve or develop workplace skills. Review the resources below for more information. On-Demand Resources LinkedIn Learning is available to all UConn staff on the Storrs and regional campuses as an e-learning resource (LinkedIn Learning is not available to UConn faculty or students). […]

New Employee Welcome: Orientation

Back to Welcome Page   Join us for New Employee Orientation where you will learn about this great institution of higher education and all about what it is like to work at UConn. New Employee Orientation (NEO) is for new, regular payroll employees. New adjunct faculty and employees on special payroll are not included in […]

Career Paths – Job Specification Library

Back to Career Paths This Job Specification Library was created to allow departmental users to upload their Job Specifications directly into the library for review and feedback by HR. Departments will have continuous access to their most up-to-date Job Specifications. Job Specification should not be uploaded to the Library until all internal department reviews are […]

Leaves of Absence

To initiate a leave request, please begin by completing the Kuali intake form. Once the form has been submitted, it will be routed to the Absence Management team in HR for review. A leave administrator will then be assigned to your case and will contact you to provide next steps and address any questions you […]

Work/Life Month & Expo 2025

Work/Life Expo Vendors Beth Reel Coaching, LLC Cigna Healthcare College Benefits Group, LLC Colonial Life & Accident Insurance Community Health Resources (CHR) (CHR) Functional Family Therapy Foster Care Team Connecticut State Employee Credit Union CT Department of Banking CT Department of Banking, Office of Student Loan Ombudsperson CTrides Empower Habitat for Humanity of Eastern CT […]

Respiratory Illnesses

Employees should also refer to current HR guidance with their manager to determine testing and return-to-work procedures. As of March 1, 2024, LOPD time for COVID positive tests is no longer available for time reporting. COVID-19 Pay Guidance Classified (NP-2, NP-3, NP-5, P-2) Unclassified (UCPEA, MGT CONFID) AAUP/POST-DOC/Law School Faculty COVID Positive Must use sick time […]