News and Events:

• Free tax preparation and filing
  The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) service is fast, free, and convenient. There are no fees or hidden expenses. With VITA, you'll get your refund back in about ten days - faster if you use direct deposit. Visit the site on FSU campus at the Center for Global Engagement from January 21 through April 14, 2012. It will be open on Thursdays from 4:00 - 9:00pm and on Saturdays from 9:30am - 2:30pm. The site will be closed 1/26, 1/28, 3/3, 3/8, 3/10, 4/5, & 4/12...
• Open Enrollment for Gabor Life Insurance
  The Gabor Agency is offering a special open enrollment through March 30, 2012 for permanent life insurance on a guaranteed basis. Full-time employees can apply for coverage up to four times their salary, with a maximum of $250,000. Policies may be continued after retirement or termination of employment, with no increase in premiums or reduction in coverage...
• Training Times
  Quarterly newsletter from the Office of Training & Organizational Development...
• Spring 2012 Training Schedule Available
  The Spring 2012 Schedule of Training Classes is now available online. Classes are free and available to all FSU employees...
• Outside Employment for A&P and USPS Employees
  The above memorandum outlines the process for reporting outside employment for A&P and USPS employees. You can find the Statement Concerning Outside Employment at http://www.hr.fsu.edu/PDF/Forms/OutsideEmployment_fill.pdf. Questions regarding this process can be directed to Drew Meehan at 644-7701 or dmeehan@admin.fsu.edu...
• Seminole Savings
  The Florida State University is proud to offer "Seminole Savings," our new Employee Discount Program designed for faculty and staff. The program offers FSU employees the opportunity to take advantage of discounts on products and services at businesses serving our employees' diverse needs and interests. Search for your favorite and feel free to invite your favorite business to participate. Check the Seminole Savings web site daily for new participating businesses...
• Department Representatives and Hiring Managers
  Please note, the Department Processes for Requesting Police Background Checks document has been updated on the Human Resources website. Please take a moment to review this document found on the HR Website > Department Rep Resources > Employment > Police Background Check Process, or at the above link.
  
  Please direct any questions to Drew Meehan at dmeehan@admin.fsu.edu or April Smatt at asmatt@admin.fsu.edu. ...
• 2011 Retirement Contribution Rates
  The State sets new retirement contribution rates every year based on actuarial studies required under s. 121.031. With the new rules, the employee has to pay 3% of what the State sets as the contribution rate for 2011-2012. The contribution rates for employers (s. 121.71) are separate from the allocation rate for employee's accounts (s. 121.72)....
• OMNI HR New PeopleTools 8.51 Functionality
  We are excited to announce that OMNI HR has been upgraded with new PeopleTools 8.51 functionality....
• New Screening Requirements for Camp Candidates/Volunteers
  Due to changes in FL Statutes effective August 2010, University Departments are now required to conduct Level 2 Background Checks (fingerprinting) on all summer camp personnel (i.e. owners, operators, employees, and volunteers) prior to employment. This applies to all current and potential personnel (i.e. new candidates for employment, volunteers, as well as current FSU employees who are being considered for work in your summer camp programs)....
• Budget Crisis Support Services
  The Office of Budget Crisis Support Services has been established by The Office of Human Resources to help guide and direct affected FSU employees to the appropriate resources available during this difficult time. We are dedicated to providing relevant, dignified, and caring support to all employees affected by the budget crisis. For personal assistance, please contact Drew Meehan, Associate Director, Human Resources...
• Guidelines for the Hiring Freeze
  Effective October 30, 2008, there is a hiring freeze for positions funded by E&G, A&S and Auxiliary funds, as follows: Vacant positions including full and part-time...
• Hiring Freeze Exception Request Form
  This form must be filled out if you wish to make a request for an exception to the hiring freeze that is currently...
• Hiring Freeze: Frequently Asked Questions
  The hiring freeze is being implemented due to adverse impacts of the state's economy. The state's revenue collections continue to be below projections...