HR Inside Edition February 2025
As we step into a new year, we will continue to bring you stories, tips, and highlights each month that keep you connected and informed. We encourage you to share your own news and ideas for future issues—your contributions will make our newsletter even more engaging and relevant. Let us make this year full of innovation, collaboration, and success together! You can also read all of these stories on our Inside Edition web page. We hope you find this information useful.
Upcoming Dates and Deadlines
March 1 – April 30: UF Engaged Assessments Open
March 3 – 7: CJC Employee Appreciation Week
March 17 – 22: UF Spring Break
Celebrating Black History Month
Black History Month is an annual observance in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and other countries. It takes place in February in the U.S. and Canada and in October in the U.K. It is a time to celebrate and recognize the contributions, achievements and history of Black individuals and communities throughout history.
To learn more about Black History Month Celebrations, please click on the blow links:
Celebrate Black History Month – UF At Work
February Employee Spotlight – Meet Jasmine McNealy
Each month, we will feature an employee who will share their story, role at CJC and contributions. This month’s spotlight is Jasmine McNealy, Media Production, Management, and Technology professor and director of the Infrastructure for Communities, Ecology for Data (ICED) Hub.
Jasmine McNealy is an attorney, technologist, and internationally recognized scholar whose interdisciplinary research is centered at the intersection of media, technology, policy, and law. Of particular focus, are the areas of privacy, surveillance and data governance and the impacts on marginalized and vulnerable communities. She is also a faculty associate at the Berkman Klein Center for Internet & Society at Harvard University.
Fun fact: Jasmine has the rare ability to match any word with a song. This skill will one day allow her to win “Song Association” (but Terrell’s version, not the Elle version).
Double Deductions – Nine-Month Employees
To ensure coverage for state health, life and supplemental insurance continues during the summer, double deductions will be collected from nine-month and 10-month employees’ paychecks beginning with the Feb. 7 paycheck and continuing through May 2. Normal payroll deductions resume in September.
Active 9/10-month employees have double-premium deductions during the spring to cover summer when no payroll is issued.
It is Tax Time!
As tax filing season approaches, the “IRS Get Ready” campaign reminds taxpayers of simple steps they can take now to get ready to file their 2024 federal tax returns. As the IRS continues its digital transformation, it is making filing easier for taxpayers by providing new online tools as well as expanding and updating other digital tools.
IRS Reporting Form-1095-C
- IRS Reporting Form-1095C reports employee’s health insurance information for the prior calendar year.
- State1095s are available in PeopleFirst if you opted for electronic delivery
- GatorCare1095s are sent by postal mail only (no electronic option)
- Employees may file income tax returns prior to receiving 1095-C if they know they had coverage for the entire year
- Employees enrolled in ACA Marketplace plans must report UF’s offer of employer-sponsored health coverage to the IRS
For questions abouts W-2’s, please click here: https://www.fa.ufl.edu/directives/w-2-frequently-asked-questions/.
Rewards and Recognition – Employee Appreciation Week
We are thrilled to announce that we will be celebrating Employee Appreciation Week from March 3 – 7. This special week is dedicated to recognizing and honoring the hard work, dedication, and contributions of every team member. Throughout the week, the CJC-HR Team has planned a variety of exciting activities, events, and surprises to show our gratitude and appreciation. From fun team-building exercises and wellness sessions to personalized thank-you notes and awards, there is something for everyone to enjoy.
Mark your calendars and stay tuned for more information forthcoming!
Benefits and Retirements
Looking for more ways to invest for retirement? Voluntary retirement savings plans are designed to supplement retirement income from a state plan or to act as a stand-alone plan. These plans are open to all employees and have no employer contribution. Remember you can start/stop at any time.
For more information click here: https://hr.ufl.edu/benefits/retirement/plans/voluntary-403b/
Professional Development
In March, the University of Florida Compliance and Ethics (UFCE) office will offer “Learn over Lunch: Exploring the Truths and Myths of Export Controls.”
- U.S. export control laws govern the transfer of technology, information, and commodities overseas or to foreign nationals within the U.S.
- UF Research, Integrity, Security and Compliance (UF RISC) assists faculty and staff with navigating these complex requirements
- This webinar will explain the ins and outs of export controls (and how UF manages them), focusing on truths and myths.
How best to prepare for the webinar:
- Send the myths you most want busted to Loren.Israel@ufl.edu
- Take the online training “Export Controls: The Basics” (UF_RSH613_OLT before webinar (encouraged but not required).
Speakers: Marsha Daerda, UF RISC Associate Director, and Stacy Beck, Export Control Compliance Officer
Date: March 25 • Time: 12 – 1 p.m. • Platform: Zoom • Registration: click here.
Safety and Security
Here are this month’s CJC “Top 10” internet safety tips to help ensure your online experience is a positive and productive one:
- Keep Personal Information Professional and Limited
- Keep Your Privacy Settings “ON”
- Practice Safe Browsing
- Make Sure Your Internet Connection is Secure
- Be Careful What You Download
- Create and Choose Strong Passwords
- Make Online Purchases from Secure Sites Only
- Be Careful What You Post
- Use Anti-Virus Software
- Use Two-Factor Authentication
Additional Resources
- CJC-HR Hub
- Resources for UF Faculty & Staff
- Current CJC Job Opportunities
- Employee Education Program
- UF Alerts
- UF Policies
- Employee Handbook
- United Faculty of Florida Contract (UFF) (2021-2024)
- Graduate Assistants United (GAU) (2021-2023)
Questions ? Email cjc-hr@jou.ufl.edu
