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July 30, 2013 Deadline: Recognition Bonuses for Certifications, Licenses, and Degrees

Questions:  For more information or clarification on the process, please contact Jennifer Cooper in the Office of Human Resources at jcooper4@umw.edu or 654-1046

Tuesday, July 30 is the deadline for CLD Bonus Submissions 

RECOGNITION BONUSES FOR CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES AND DEGREES (CLDs) are awarded to administrative faculty, non-probationary classified and wage employees with 12 months of continuous employment with UMW who have recently earned a certification, license or degree. 

To see if you or one or more of your employees qualify and to process the request, follow the steps below. 

  1. Determine if the certification, license or degree was earned between the designated dates (see chart below) and meets the program guidelines outlined at the following link: http://adminfinance.umw.edu/hr/employee-relations/employee-recognition/cld-policy/

 

Submission Deadline Qualification Period
July 30, 2013 January 1, 2013 – June 30, 2013

 Complete the attached Recognition Award Notice and include the required documentation listed below (must be attached for submissions to be considered.) 

Ø  Certifications – Copy of the certification and attached Certification Checklist along with supporting documentation that shows how the earned certification meets the criteria (certification description/requirements, exam results, etc)

Ø  Degrees – Official or unofficial transcripts

Ø  Licenses – Copy of the license 

  1. Obtain the necessary approvals. The approval structure was set up so that supervisors and the Cabinet Vice President in each area can approve/disapprove bonuses in a consistent manner for their area. Supervisors and Cabinet Vice Presidents (or designees) should utilize the attached checklist as well as the guidance provided on the CLD website to determine whether the bonus request meets the required qualifications.
  2. Submit the required documentation to Human Resources by July 30, 2013.  Completed Recognition Award Notice with attached documentation and all required signatures should be submitted to Jennifer Cooper in the Office of Human Resources/Fairfax House by 5 p.m. on Tuesday, July 30, 2013. 

Bonus issuance is contingent on budget availability. All approved bonuses will be issued to the employee within 30 days of approval. 

Questions:  For more information or clarification on the process, please contact Jennifer Cooper in the Office of Human Resources at jcooper4@umw.edu