Welcome to this year’s RCUH United Way Campaign!  During these tough economic times we humbly ask for your continued support.  As one of the largest non-profit organization in Hawaii, the United Way supports a network of member agencies to meet a broad range of health and human service needs.

The RCUH Statewide United Way campaign allows our employees to donate to the various island wide United Way programs (Aloha United Way (Oahu), Hawaii Island United Way, Maui United Way, and Kauai United Way). 

Thanks to RCUH’s contributions, last year over $9,500.00 was donated to the various islands United Way program.  This year our goal is to raise $10,500.00 Statewide.

HOW TO CONTRIBUTE:  To contribute to the various Statewide United Way programs, complete the 2010 RCUH Employee Pledge Form and return the original form to RCUH Human Resources at 2530 Dole Street, Sakamaki Hall D-100, Honolulu, HI 96822.  Deadline:  Friday, October 1, 2010

Contribute via Payroll Deduction:  RCUH employees have the option to contribute to the various Statewide United Way Campaigns via payroll deduction. Your payroll deduction will be collectively sent to the United Way Campaign specified on your pledge form.  Payroll deduction period is from December 16, 2010 – December 15, 2011.

 

Optional Donor Choice Forms are available for you to designate a particular agency for your contributions to go to.  See the individual island campaign websites for more information & to obtain the Donor Choice Form. 

 

For more information about the individual island campaigns, click on the link below to visit their website or call:

Aloha United Way (808-536-1951)

Maui United Way (808-244-8787)

Kauai United Way (808-245-2043)

Hawaii Island United Way (808-935-6393-Hilo / 808-326-7400-Kona)

Or contact RCUH Human Resources at (808) 956-3100 with any questions.

The State Ethics Commission has issued the following reminder about the prohibited use of State email systems for campaign purposes.

 

 

M E M O R A N D U M

 

 

September 7, 2010

 

          Hawaii is well into its election season and campaign activities by political candidates are under way.  The Hawaii State Ethics Commission would like to remind all state officials and state employees about the restrictions that the State Ethics Code, Chapter 84, Hawaii Revised Statutes, places on the use of State e-mail.  The Commission has issued a publication, “PROHIBITED USE OF STATE E-MAIL FOR CAMPAIGN PURPOSES” that provides important information.  To obtain this publication, click here:   http://hawaii.gov/ethics/pubs_guides/campaigning/prohibitStateEmail.pdf.

 

          To obtain other publications relevant to campaign activities that have been issued by the Commission to date, click here: http://hawaii.gov/ethics/pubs_guides/campaigning.  Please also check for publication updates on the Commission’s website at www.hawaii.gov/ethics.              

 

          Please forward this memorandum to the officials and employees in your state agency.  If any state boards or commissions are within your agency or are attached to your agency, please forward this memorandum to the members of those boards or commissions as well.  Thank you for your assistance in this matter.

 

          If you have any questions about the State Ethics Code and campaign activities by state officials and employees, please contact the Hawaii State Ethics Commission at (808) 587-0460 or [email protected].

 

      I.        FOR PROJECT SUPERVISORS & ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF:  We will be holding a one (1) hour Benefits Training Session for RCUH project supervisors and administrative staff on Kauai. 

DATE:              Friday, September 24, 2010

TIME:                9:00 – 10:00 AM   rescheduled to 2:00pm – 3:00pm

LOCATION:       Kauai Community College – One-Stop Center Rm 207

The training session will include:

·         An Overview of RCUH General Benefits and Leave Management

·         Role of RCUH Human Resources vs. Supervisor/Project Administrative Staff

·         Handling Employee Requests Regarding RCUH Benefits

·         Avoiding Employee Problems Regarding Benefits/Leave Administration

·         Workers’ Comp Reporting/Administrative Processes

·         Calculation of Fringe Benefits

 

Attendees may submit additional questions/topics that they would like addressed in the training prior to the meeting. We ask that you email Jill Niitani at [email protected] with your questions/topics.   

 

    II.        FOR EMPLOYEES:  We will be holding a separate 30 minutes – 1 hour benefits Informational Session for RCUH Employees on Kauai. 

DATE:              Friday, September 24, 2010

TIME:                10:00 – 10:30/11:00 AM  rescheduled to 3:00pm – 3:30/4:00pm

LOCATION:       Kauai Community College – One-Stop Center Room 207

 

The meeting topics will include:

·         An Overview of RCUH Benefits

·         Responsibilities of Employee, RCUH Human Resources, & Supervisor/Project Administrative Staff

 

RSVP your attendance to Sharon Tamanaha at [email protected].  Please provide your name, title, program name, phone number, and e-mail address.  Training sessions will be cancelled if we do not have anyone signed up for the sessions.

 

Meetings are accessible for individuals with disabilities. For more information or to request an accommodation due to your disability, contact (808) 956-3100 or email [email protected] at least one week prior to the meeting.

The Resource

Volume 13 Issue 8
August 19, 2010

 

DEADLINE – SEPTEMBER 3, 2010 – STUDENT DEPENDENT HEALTH RENEWAL

The RCUH requires proof of status for any dependent between the ages of 19-24 each Spring and Fall semester after the dependent reaches the age of 19.  Certification may include a copy of the dependent’s college registration slip or class schedule. The registration slip/Class schedule must clearly indicate the student’s name, name of the accredited college/university, specific semester, and full-time status (defined as taking 12 or more credit hours per semester).  The student certification must be received by RCUH HR by THURSDAY, September 3, 2010.  Certification may be faxed to (808) 956-5022 (Please attention to Kristen Stevens for prompt review and to ensure that coverage is not cancelled).  Failure to submit the certification will result in IMMEDIATE CANCELLATION of student coverage (NO Exceptions), effective October 1, 2010, with the option of COBRA continuation effective October 1, 2010.  If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Kristen Stevens at [email protected].

DEADLINE – SEPTEMBER 30, 2010 – FLEXIBLE SPENDING PLAN REIMBURSEMENTS
The plan year July 1, 2009-June 30, 2010 for Flexible Spending Plans ended on June 30, 2010. You have 43 days left to submit reimbursement forms for services incurred during the plan year JULY 1, 2009 – JUNE 30, 2010 (Deadline: September 30, 2010). We encourage everyone to submit reimbursement forms and receipts now in the event that additional information is required. NO exceptions will be made if Benefit Services of Hawaii, Inc. (BSHI) does not receive ALL required documents by September 30, 2010.  Reimbursement forms and receipts should be mailed directly to BSHI (address is listed at the top of the reimbursement form). If you have any questions or need additional reimbursement forms, please call (808) 538-8900 or download forms from the BSHI website at http://www.bshi.net/

 

PRETAX TRANSPORTATION

Changes, cancellations and new enrollments (outside of initial hire) may be made with the submittal of a Pretax Transportation Benefits Change / Cancellation Form or RCUH Pretax Transportation Benefits Program Individual Enrollment Form to the RCUH Human Resources Department.  The enrollment / change forms must be submitted thirty (30) days PRIOR to the requested effective date of enrollment/change/cancellation.  For example, an employee who wants to make a plan change effective October 1, 2010 must submit his/her change form by September 2, 2010.  Forms may be downloaded from the 3.530 Flexible Spending Plan Policy – Pretax Transportation Addendum.  If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Kristen Stevens at [email protected].

 

IMPORTANT Dates to Remember (September):

9/1	Payroll Deadline – 12:00 noon for PE 8/31/10
9/6	HOLIDAY – Labor Day
9/7	Pay Day
9/7-9/9	Web Time Preview
9/9	PAF Deadline
9/10	HRAMP Deadline
9/10-9/13	Web Time Preview 2
9/14-9/15	Web Time Input
9/16	Payroll Deadline – 12:00 noon for PE 9/15/10
9/22	Pay Day
9/22-9/24	Web Time Preview 1
9/24	PAF Deadline
9/27	HRAMP Deadline
9/27-9/28	Web Time Preview 2
9/29-9/30	Web Time Input

IMPORTANT Dates to Remember (October):

10/1	Payroll Deadline – 12:00 noon for PE 9/30/10
10/7	Pay Day
10/7-10/11	Web Time Preview
10/11	PAF Deadline
10/12	HRAMP Deadline
10/12-10/13	Web Time Preview 2
10/14-10/15	Web Time Input
10/18	Payroll Deadline – 12:00 noon for PE 10/15/10
10/22	Pay Day
10/21-10/25	Web Time Preview 1
10/25	PAF Deadline
10/26	HRAMP Deadline
10/26-10/27	Web Time Preview 2
10/28-10/29	Web Time Input

 

TIMESHEETS FOR THE MONTH OF August – September:
August 16-31

September 1-15

September 16-30

SSE Timesheet (Form D-9c)

2010 Personnel Action & Payroll Calendar

2010 Special Check Calendar

The Principal Investigator’s Corner

 

UPCOMING RCUH TRAININGS

Click on the sessions for more information.

 

• Workplace Violence Prevention Training (Maui, Hilo, Oahu, Kauai)
• Employee/Independent Contractor (EIC) Training (Maui, Hilo, Oahu, Kauai)