Category Archives: HR General

SMU Benefits Available for You to Utilize!

Posted on June 3, 2020 by Mary Stall

Over the last few months, the Department of Human Resources has worked diligently with several of our vendors to offer additional benefits to our SMU benefits-eligible employees as well as extend several of our programs to allow further coverage. We … Continue reading →

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Submit a Tuition Benefit Request for Academic Year 2021.

Posted on June 3, 2020 by Mary Stall

A Tuition Benefit Request will need to be submitted if you, your spouse, and/or dependent(s) are a continuing student or new student for the 2021 Academic Year (Fall 2020 – Summer 2021) before the start of the Fall 2020 term. … Continue reading →

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Coordinated Health and Wellness Benefits Programs Support SMU Employees with Coronavirus (COVID-19) and Beyond

Posted on April 8, 2020 by Mary Stall

SMU has been working proactively with Blue Cross Blue Shield to establish the coordination of benefits for health care related to Coronavirus (COVID-19). Testing to diagnose COVID-19, when medically necessary and consistent with Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) … Continue reading →

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Managing Respect and Tolerance in the Workplace

Posted on October 9, 2019 by Mary Stall

Having good workplace relationships helps you to be more productive in your job and make going to work every day a pleasant experience.  Getting along with others is at the core of a harmonious work environment.  Workplace relationships can suffer … Continue reading →

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Nomination for Annual Staff Presidential Awards Open Today – Due By September 20, 2019

Posted on August 27, 2019 by Mary Stall

In 2006, SMU President R. Gerald Turner appointed a distinguished committee of administrators, faculty and staff to address the issues and challenges related to staff recognition. The committee’s work resulted in the establishment of four Presidential Recognition Awards that annually highlight … Continue reading →

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Training Required by SMU for Student Workers

Posted on May 29, 2019 by Mary Stall

Training Requirements for Student Workers Are you hiring student workers in the summer months? Did you know that student workers (both undergraduate and graduate) are required to complete two training tutorials upon employment? The following tutorials are automatically assigned after … Continue reading →

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Important Information Regarding Overtime Pay

Posted on January 14, 2019 by Mary Stall

As a new academic semester begins, SMU Human Resources reminds faculty and staff members about federal regulations regarding overtime pay for non-exempt (hourly) employees. Under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), non-exempt employees must receive overtime pay for hours worked … Continue reading →

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Supervisor Checklist for Hiring Student Workers

Posted on September 5, 2018 by Erica Velasquez

The beginning of the fall semester signifies the end of summer and, for anyone supervising student workers, is also the time to confirm your new and returning student workers are on-boarded and prepared for the upcoming academic year in your … Continue reading →

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Important Reminder Regarding Overtime Pay

Posted on September 4, 2018 by Mary Stall

The following information was sent to all faculty and staff on August 29, 2018, via  email from SMU Information .  As the new academic year begins, SMU Human Resources reminds faculty and staff members about federal regulations regarding overtime pay for non-exempt … Continue reading →

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Enrolled in the SMU Medical Plan?  MDLIVE is Now Available!

Posted on January 5, 2018 by Mary Stall

Getting sick is never convenient and finding time to get to the doctor can be difficult. MDLIVE enables you and your enrolled family members to visit independently contracted, board-certified doctors when you need care.  Access to MDLIVE doctors is available … Continue reading →

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