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 […]

Performance

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.

Life Events Impacting Benefits & Beneficiaries

Human Resources encourages all employees to review their benefits, beneficiaries, emergency contacts, and other information upon experiencing a life event. A general list of life events are below. Please contact Human Resources at hr@uconn.edu or 860-486-3034 with questions.

Career Paths – Job Template Library

Back to Career Paths Occupational Groups The Occupational Group broadly categorizes associated or related occupations. Each Occupational Group consists of Job Titles, Job Paths, Job Categories, and Job Levels. Explore the Occupational Groups below to see how jobs across the University are categorized and sorted. For more information about Job Levels and the Leveling Criteria, […]

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 […]

Other 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 […]

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 […]

An Award Celebrating Employee Contributions and Civility The University of Connecticut established the UConn Spirit Awards to honor staff and faculty at our Storrs and regional campuses for stellar contributions and dedication to civility in the workplace. The goals of the UConn Spirit Awards are to: In 2012, a team known as the Something’s Happening […]