Finance and Administration News
Changes to Fair Labor Standards Act expected to be announced by the Department of Labor in April
Ohio University Human Resources is preparing for the planned April announcement by the U.S. Department of Labor (USDOL) regarding its proposed changes to the overtime exemptions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).
Ohio University updates emergency closure policy for employees
Ohio University has updated its employee policy related to declaring an emergency closure, early release or delays.
From the Grapevine: Sustainability is trending
A trend is a direction of interest, usually ignited by a drastic change or increase in popularity. Sustainability has been an element of importance for a long time, but within the past year, it has gained influence on the decision-making of producers and consumers. People have always cared, but now that care has turned into a necessity.
CVS Caremark expands pharmacies included in the Maintenance Choice Program
Effective April 1, 2024, CVS Caremark will expand the Maintenance Choice Program nationally to include Kroger and Costco affiliated pharmacies.
Professional Development Pathways program to provide additional Supervisor Development Workshops
Ohio University’s Professional Development Pathways program is pleased to announce a new series of supervisory skills workshops.
FY25 raise pool announced, health benefits cost will not increase for employees
Although the cost of Ohio University’s healthcare premiums benefits is expected to once again increase by approximately 9 percent in fiscal year 2025, the University will cover all cost escalation and will not increase premiums for faculty and staff.
University Human Resources to begin mailing IRS Form 1095-C to employees this week
This week, University Human Resources will be mailing IRS Form 1095-C to employees who were eligible for health insurance benefits last year.
Ohio University updates Parental Leave Program to better benefit employees
Ohio University has updated its Parental Leave Program to better assist OHIO’s benefits-eligible faculty, administrators and bargaining unit staff.
Tom Redfern receives the OEFFA’s 2024 Service Award
Last Thursday, Feb. 15, 2024, at the Ohio Ecological Food and Farm Association (OEFFA) conference in Newark, Ohio, Tom Redfern, the Senior Director of Sustainable Agriculture and Forestry at Rural Action, received the OEFFA’s 2024 Service Award.
This award is granted to individuals who made significant and meaningful contributions of service that improve the adoption of ecological, profitable or socially just agricultural practices or systems.
In the ceremony, Redfern was introduced by John Stock, Sustainable Agriculture Educator at the OEFFA, who remembered Redfern’s beginnings in agriculture, recognizing how his dedication and passion contributed to generating a beneficial impact in local communities. One example of this is the Chesterhill Produce Auction.
SOPEC AND Rural Action’s partnership aims to assist small businesses and local producers
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) awarded the Rural Energy for America Program Technical Assistance Grant (REAP TAG) to the Sustainable Ohio Public Energy Council (SOPEC), which will be partnering with Rural Action for its execution. This grant will leverage Rural Action’s Sustainable Agriculture Whole Farm Project and Rural Action’s Sustainable Energy Pledge program, benefiting rural small businesses and agricultural producer REAP applicants.
The REAP TAG will provide technical assistance and grant support to help interested applicants who qualify to submit a strong grant application for funding assistance.
Luke Sulfridge, Executive Director at SOPEC, and Debbie Phillips, Chief Executive Officer at Rural Action, highlighted the importance of this grant and its positive impact on local communities.