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FLSA revisions effective January 1, 2020 November 13, 2019
On September 24, 2019, the U.S. Department of Labor announced a final rule to revise the federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), the law that governs eligibility for overtime pay. […]
January 1, 2020 Minimum Wage Increase October 23, 2019
Effective January 1, 2020, the UW’s minimum wage will increase from $16.00 per hour to $16.39 per hour per the City of Seattle schedule. The HR Compensation Office will partner […]
Pro staff market range adjustments as of October 1, 2019 October 1, 2019
Effective October 1, 2019, market ranges for professional staff jobs will be adjusted based on the 2019 Professional Staff Salary Survey conducted by the Milliman consulting firm. These changes help […]
Classified Staff Increases as of July 1, 2019 July 10, 2019
The following negotiated changes have been implemented effective July 1, 2019: 2% across-the-board increases for contract classified employees covered by the following Collective Bargaining Agreements: SEIU 925 SEIU 1199NW Research/Hall […]
Classified Pay Changes Implemented January 1, 2019 January 1, 2019
The following actions have been implemented effective 1/1/19: 2% across-the-board increases for classified non-union (CNU) employees 2% across-the-board increases for contract classified employees New top steps for SEIU 1199NW pay […]
New: Compensation Review Checklists November 2, 2018
For the past few months, the HR Compensation Office has been partnering with Operational Excellence, the Integrated Service Center and a number of our clients to find ways to speed […]
January 1, 2019 Minimum Wage Increase October 3, 2018
Effective January 1, 2019, the UW’s minimum wage will increase from $15.45 per hour to $16.00 per hour per the City of Seattle schedule. This process will be managed centrally […]
Classified Administrative Jobs Consolidation July 26, 2018
Effective July 1, 2018, the University has consolidated administrative, secretarial and clerical job classifications. As a result of negotiations between UW, SEIU 925, and WFSE for the 2017-2019 contracts, a […]
Program Series Range Increases July 26, 2018
Effective July 1, 2018, the University implemented range increases for employees in the Program Assistant, Program Coordinator, Program Support Supervisor 1, and Program Support Supervisor 2 classifications as shown in […]
Classified Staff Increases as of July 1, 2018 July 23, 2018
The following negotiated changes have been implemented effective July 1, 2018: 2% across-the-board increases for contract classified employees A two (2) range increase with value-to-value step placement for employees in […]