Due to an increased number of employee terminations, weak economy, and people remaining on unemployment longer than in the past, the RCUH will need to adjust the Unemployment Insurance fringe rate from 0.45% to 1.25% effective January 1, 2010.   The total unemployment benefits paid out from July 2009 through November 2009 (5 months) is … Continue reading “Change in RCUH Fringe Benefits Schedule – Effective Jan. 1, 2010”

You are cordially invited to a luncheon to honor the nominees of the 2009 RCUH Outstanding Employee of the Year Awards on Friday, February 26, 2010 at 11:00 a.m.  The award luncheon will be held in the Japanese Cultural Center of Hawaii, Manoa Grand Ballroom.  Please join us in giving special recognition to the nominees … Continue reading “2009 Outstanding Employee of the Year Awards Luncheon”

Thank you to all Principal Investigators for taking the time to think of that special employee who has made a significant contribution to their  project in the year 2009.    Congratulations to the following nominees and their Principal Investigators!   College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources Center on the Family Group Nomination:  Learning to … Continue reading “Outstanding Employee of the Year Nominees for 2009”

NOTE:  This article is applicable to employees (and dependents) who are enrolled in the HMSA Preferred Provider Organization (PPO), Comprehensive Medical (CompMED), Health Plan Hawaii Basic and Health Plan Hawaii-Plus plans.   HMSA periodically reviews their health plans and updates them as needed to ensure quality health benefits, as well as, compliance with federal and … Continue reading “HMSA Medical Plan Changes Effective January 1, 2010”

This is a reminder that the payroll deadline for the 12/16 – 12/31/09 pay period is 12:00 noon on Thursday, December 31, 2009.  The RCUH online timesheets (via the HR Administrative Portal) will be available for you to start entering your employee’s time from 8:00am on Tuesday, December 29, 2009.   ·         If your project … Continue reading “RCUH Payroll Deadline for Pay Period ending 12/31/09”