Human Resources
December 2006
HR Advisory Group - Meeting Minutes
Attended: Barbara
Lay, Edwin Best, Belinda Carr, Lynn McIlyer, Laurie
McKenzie-Crane, Linda Payne, Sheryl Pustay, Sally Scheiderer
Absent:
Security Representative and Building Services Rep-Housekeeping
Scribe:
Sally Scheiderer
Date:
December 9, 2006
Subject:
HR Advisory Group Meeting Minutes - December, 2006
CC:
Seth Patton, Jim Ables
New
Items
2.
Pretax Dollars and Social Security - The
question was asked whether the use of pretax dollars lowered a person's social
security benefits. Barbara responded that it does decrease in social
security, but it's a small amount compared to the immediate tax savings.
Pre-taxed dollars help to benefit the person immediately. Social Security
is used for the long run.
3.
Leave Donations - The
committee discussed the leave donation policy. The question arose as to
why leave donation recipients could not be made public if an employee signed a
release. Some felt that more people would give time if they knew who they
were giving to, or at least knew what department they worked. Barbara
stated that there are privacy issues involved.
Some
felt that
4.
Sick Leave Benefit - The
question was asked if there is special benefit given to an employee who has
only used a couple of sick leave days during many years of employment at
5.
Temporary Job Replacement - One
representative presented an issue of an employee that is temporarily filling in
for a position that is classified higher than his regular position until a new
employee is hired, but is being paid at his regular rate of pay. The
individual bringing forth the concern felt that this person should be paid at
the higher rate of pay while he was assuming new responsibilities. The
thought of HRAG was that this person willingly entered into this position and
knew that he would be taking on additional responsibilities. The new job
could serve as training and experience and would look good on his job resume if
he would later apply for the higher ranked position. If the individual
feels that they should be compensated differently, they could go to Human
Resources and raise their concern personally. They should also talk to
the supervisor and ask that a note be placed in their file stating that they
willingly took on responsibilities beyond the call of duty.
Updates
1.
Barbara indicated that plans are moving forward for the SOS Annual
Banquet. Invitation should be sent out soon.
2.
Sharon O'Reilly has agreed to serve as the Residence Hall representative to
HRAG. She is replacing Betty Rusch.
A security representative is still needed. These are three year
positions, and there is no limit on the number of times a person can
participate.
3.
The committee briefly discussed the "Thanks a Million" policy.
It appears that some people have been recognized, but they have not received
the notice from Human Resources. The note goes to the supervisor in that
employee's department and it is their responsibility to pass it on to the
employee. Each nomination goes into a drawing for a gift. The Human
Resource office has the form. One member suggested that the form be placed
on-line for easier access.
4.
HRAG members have asked Human Resources to give each committee member the names
or emails of individuals they represent.
5.
Ed Best was thanked for bringing a delicious pumpkin roll that was made by his
daughter.
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