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The University has been notified of an unexpected issue relating to yesterday’s federal statutory holiday (Remembrance Day) that is resulting in a short delay in the release of electronic pay deposits.

HR has been assured that deposits to most banks are expected to be deposited by noon today and no later than the end of today. Some smaller institutions (e.g., credit unions) are expected to have deposits received throughout the day with all deposits received no later than tomorrow morning.

An amended December 2020/January 2021 Holiday Schedule which extends the holiday closure by an additional two (2) days is now available on the Human Resources website.

The University of Guelph and CUPE 3913 Units 1 and 2, the union representing teaching assistants, graduate service assistants and sessional lecturers, have now ratified the tentative agreement that was reached August 25, 2020.

We asked the U of G community to show their thanks to employees who continue to work at one of our campuses or research stations during COVID-19.

The community response was very positive, with many sharing their notes of appreciation and thanks to their colleagues.

See below a compilation of the THANK YOU notes.

The December 2020/January 2021 Holiday Schedule is now available on the Human Resources website.

This fall, to support physical distancing and consistent with the University’s goal of limiting the number of people on campus, Human Resources will continue to support its clients primarily online and by phone.

The University of Guelph and CUPE 3913 Units 1 and 2, the union representing teaching assistants, graduate service assistants and sessional lecturers, have reached a tentative agreement.

The tentative agreement now requires ratification by both parties.

The University deeply values its teaching assistants, graduate service assistants and sessional lecturers and their important contributions to the University community.

HR Learning & Development has just released a new Leader’s Guide to Resources and Development Opportunities for Building Beyond Covid: Coming Back Better Than Ever!  This will be followed by an Employee’s Guide to be delivered the end of July.

Over the last three months, we have seen the University of Guelph community rally and respond to an unprecedented situation. With a quick pivot in March, and in a matter of a week, we were able to shift to an alternative delivery format for courses and ensure that students could complete their winter term. This period also saw most of our staff and faculty move to working from home, balancing professional and family responsibilities.

On November 7, 2019, Bill 124: Protecting a Sustainable Public Sector for Future Generations Act, 2019, the Ontario government passed legislation to implement moderation measures in respect of compensation in Ontario’s public sector to curb compensation increases over a three (3) year period. The Act provides for a three (3) year window of salary moderation (a “moderation period”) and compensation restraint.