HR Knowledge Base

Benefits - General

• What is form 1095-C and how can I access it?
• What benefits am I enrolled in?
• When will my benefit insurance cards arrive?
• How will my benefits change if I transfer to a new position?
• What benefits am I eligible for?

Billing

• How can I receive Billing and Financial Assistance Information?

Blazer ID & One Card

• What if I forget the password for my BlazerID?
• What is a Blazer ID?
• When can I get my employee badge updated after I have transferred?
• Why do I need a BlazerID?
• What services require a BlazerID?

Childcare / Daycare

• What ages are accepted in the Childcare Center ?
• I have questions about UAB's Child Development Center. Can you direct me?

Contact Information

• Contact Information: Child Development Center (CDC)
• Contact Information: Compensation
• Contact Information: Employee Assistance & Counseling Center (EACC)
• Contact Information: Employee Benefits
• Contact Information: Employee Health

Education Assistance and Loan Forgiveness

• Am I eligible for educational assistance?
• What are the requirements for employees participate in the education assistance employee assistance back?
• How can I certify my dependents for educational assistance benefits?
• What is the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)?
• Do UAB employee qualify for the Grade Forgiveness Program?

Emergency Policies & Procedures / Closures & Delays

• Bad Weather - Can't make it to work, what are the next steps?
• What workforce group am I in?
• Bad Weather - Weather Groups (Multiple Assignments)
• How do I register for the B-Alert system?
• Workgroups vs. Weather Groups

Employee Assistance & Counseling Services

• Are employees required to use vacation or leave when meeting with an EAP practioner?
• How long do counseling sessions last at the Employee Assistance & Counseling Center?
• What is the UAB Employee Assistance & Counseling Center (EACC)?
• Who is eligible for services from the Employee Assistance & Counseling Center?
• What should I expect during an in-office counseling visit at the Employee Assistance and Counseling Center?

Employee Health

• When can I get a TB skin test?
• What should I do if I've been exposed to TB?
• Are flu shots covered by UAB's health plans?
• What if I am Only "Required" to complete a TB Skin Test Questionnaire?
• Can I get a vaccination for Hepatitis B?

Employee Perks and Discounts

• What perks and/or discounts are available for UAB employees?

Employee Records

• Creating Emergency Contacts in Oracle Self-Service
• How do I find out if my position is eligible to participate in remote or hybrid work?
• How to Cancel an In Progress Telecommuting Agreement
• How to Request: Medical Credentialing Verification
• How to Update Personal Information using Oracle Self Service

Talent Performance and Relations

• Accommodation: How to request?
• How to Complete the Disability Self ID Form
• How to Complete the Veterans Self ID Guide
• How to report a grievance or complaint
• I'm leaving UAB, what should I do?

Employment & Departmental Transfer Process

• How can I connect with a hiring manager concerning my application?
• What is the Employee Transfer Process?
• Do I have to tell my manager I'm interested in transferring to another position?
• How to check the status of my application(s)?
• How do I apply for a job at UAB?

Leaves of Absence, incl. Family Medical Leave (FMLA)

• Who do I call if I have questions regarding my leave of absence?
• Are Irregular/Temporary employees eligible for FMLA?
• Are Faculty/Staff required to use sick, vacation, personal holidays during their FMLA leave?
• What is the maximum leave time allowed under an FMLA leave?
• Who are the family members covered under FMLA?

I-9 Process and Procedure

• HR I-9 Process: How long do I have to complete the I-9 Process?
• Is a photo ID required to complete the I-9 Process?
• What documents can I bring to my I-9 appointment?
• What is E-Verify?
• Which document(s) can be presented during an I-9 appointment?

Insurance

• When will my insurance cards arrive?

Vacation, & Sick Time

• How do I track my paid time off?
• How is paid time off handled?
• How much vacation time do I receive?
• What is PTO?
• What is UAB's Sick Time Policy?

Military Leave of Absence

• Can I take leave if I am a Military Caregiver?
• Can I take leave to support my family member in the Armed Forces?
• How much FMLA leave may I take for qualifying exigencies?
• I have questions about Military Leave or caregiving for a Military Family Member
• Military Leave of Absence Policy

New Hire & Onboarding

• What is onboarding?
• When is my start date/ first day?
• Who is required to attend orientation?

On the Job Injuries & Accidents

• Accidental exposed to blood or body fluids?
• On the Job Injury (OJI): Where and how to report an accident.

Paid Parental Leave

• Are there any restrictions on when an employee can take leave for the birth or adoption of a child?
• Can I take a leave to care for a child over 18 years of age?
• Does Paid Parental Leave (PPL) extend FMLA?
• How do I apply for Paid Parental Leave?
• How does paid parental leave apply to fathers or the other parent?

Payroll

• Payroll
• How can I view my W-2 Statement?
• How do I access my W-2 if my address is wrong in Oracle?
• When will I receive my W-2 form?
• Need help with Campus Kronos?

Performance Management / Employee Evaluations

• Annual Evaluation Essentials
• UAB Perform: Frequently Asked Questions
• UAB Perform: Supervisor Tools

Retirement

• What is PEEHIP?

Sick Time Donation

• How can I donate or request sick time donations?
• What are the benefits of donating sick time?
• What are the requirements for donating sick time?
• What is the Sick Time Donation Program?
• What kind of Personal Time Off can I donate?

Job Descriptions, Pay Structures and Pay Ranges

• How can I find the pay range for a job?
• What are assignment categories?
• What are Pay Structures and Pay Ranges?
• Where can I find my Job Desciption?

Teachers' Retirement and Voluntary Retirement Plans

• Am I automatically enrolled in the 403(b) plan upon employment?
• Am I automatically enrolled in the 457(b) plan upon employment?
• Am I automatically enrolled in the Teachers' Retirement System (TRS) upon employment?
• At what age can I retire from Teachers' Retirement System (TRS)?
• Can I borrow from my Teachers' Retirement Account?

Transportation and Parking

• How can I register for "Blaze Ride?"
• If I have limited mobility or a disability, what kind of transportation services are available to assist me?
• What is Blaze Ride?
• What should I do to suspend employee parking during my leave of absence?
• Where can I park? I am an employee.

Training & Development

• Campus Learning System: Certification & Retraining
• I can sign into the Campus Learning System, but where do I start?
• Learning Locker: Running Organization Reports
• What's the difference between LinkedIn and LinkedIn Learning?
• Who has access to the Campus Learning System?

Wellness

• Healthy Living Resources
• How do I contact UAB Employee Wellness?
• What is Employee Wellness?
• What is the My Health Rewards Program?