Full Time Unclassified Employees
Important Information for Full Time Unclassified Employees
The below information applies to AAUP, SUOAF and Management/Confidential employees.
Informational Materials
Human Resources will review the following information at your new employee benefits meeting; however, it is recommended you review the retirement information prior to your meeting as you will have to make an irrevocable choice about your plan by your hire date.
Retirement
- State of CT Retirement Plan Comparison Chart
- Alternate Retirement Plan Highlights
- Alternate Retirement Plan Document
- Tier IV General Summary
- Tier IV Defined Benefit Plan Summary
- Tier IV Defined Contribution Plan Summary
- Tier IV Defined Contribution Plan Highlights
- Retiree Health Fund Contribution for Retiree Health Coverage – does not apply to AAUP special appointments
- Empower Supplemental Retirement Plans – 457 & 403b
- Schedule a Meeting With Empower Representative
Insurance
- Healthcare Options 2024 – 2025 Planner – Insurance is effective the 1st of the month following your hire date. You will have 31 days from your date of hire to enroll. You will receive an email about entering your insurance elections through eBenefits soon after your hire date.
- Care Compass
- Affordable Care Act Information
- Documentation Requirements for Enrolling Dependents
- Health Enhancement Program Enrollment Form
- Group Life Insurance Plan – Effective the 1st of the month following six (6) months of employment. You will have 31 days from your date of hire to enroll.
- Basic Life Insurance Schedule
- Supplemental Life Insurance Schedule – AAUP & SUOAF Only
- State Employees Benefits Guide – see Care Compass
Miscellaneous
Paid Leave Benefits – AAUP
Paid Leave Benefits – SUOAF
Paid Leave Benefits – Management/Confidential
Sick Leave Bank – New employees are required to donate four (4) sick leave days. Please refer to your collective bargaining agreement for further information.
Medical Certificate Requirement – An acceptable medical certificate is required to substantiate any period of sick absence consisting of more than five (5) consecutive working days. Weekends and holidays that occur during the sick leave usage do not interrupt the continuous period of absence. If an employee is out sick for more than five (5) consecutive working days, the Human Resources department should be contacted by either the employee or their supervisor. This allows Human Resources to determine whether an employee is eligible for job-protected leave under the Family and Medical Leave Entitlements https://www.wcsu.edu/hr/wp-content/uploads/sites/57/2018/08/FMLA_Policy_Statewide_General_Letter_39_0318.pdf. Additionally, employees who have been out more than five (5) consecutive sick days cannot return to work unless they have provided an acceptable medical certificate from their healthcare provider clearing them to return to their full work duties with no restrictions.
CORE-CT
Core-CT Payroll System for Viewing Paystubs Online & Entering Electronic Timeshe
- HR Navigation Overview (Learn changes to Core-CT Fluid User Interface and learn to navigate via desktop and mobile devices)
- Time and Labor Self Service (Understand timesheet changes, enter & submit time on both desktop and mobile devices, and view leave and comp time balances)
- ePay Self Service (View and print paychecks, access paycheck data details, request or withdraw consent to receive paperless W-2, and model paycheck scenarios)
- eProfile Self Service (Update personal employee information and submit changes to employee details)
- Life Events Self Service (View benefit information and manage life events that affect benefits and coverage)
Additionally, infographic for timesheet entry are provided as well:
User ID: 6 digit Employee Number (will be emailed to you)
Temporary Password: first 4 letters of last name uppercase & last 4 digits of SS#
Set up Automatic Password Reset Function
If you need assistance with your CORE-CT password, please email CoreCtIssues@wcsu.edu
Payroll Calendar
Compensatory Time Accrual, Flextime, Overtime Payment Procedures – SUOAF & Management/Confidential Only
Employee Training Center – You will receive an email from NEOGOV Learn so you can login. The activation email is only valid for 5 days. You will have 45 days to complete the on-line training courses and review the applicable policies.
Evaluation – Management/Confidential
Evaluation – SUOAF
Evaluation – AAUP Teaching Faculty
Evaluation – AAUP Counselors
Evaluation – AAUP Librarians
Evaluation – AAUP Athletic Coaches
Evaluation – AAUP Athletic Trainers
AAUP Faculty Consulting & Research with Public or Private Entities Compliance Procedures
AAUP Faculty Consulting & Research Frequently Asked Questions
AAUP Faculty Consulting & Research with Public or Private Entities Compliance Form
Collective Bargaining Agreements
Biweekly Union Dues & Union Steward Contact Information:
AAUP – 1% of gross annual salary – Union Contact: Dr. Manoj Misra – Email: misram@wcsu.edu Phone: 203-837-8453
SUOAF – $28.00 – Union Contact: Rebecca Woodward – Email: woodwardr@wcsu.edu Phone: 203-837-8760
Tuition Waiver Program
Employee Assistance Program
Credit Unions
Fire Safety Guide for Administrative and Academic Buildings
Emergency Notification System
Campus Map – Staff ID and keys can be obtained at the WestConnect Card Office, Old Main Building, rear of building, tele: 203-837-9311. Parking permit is mailed directly to the employee’s campus address – please inquire with your department secretary.