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If you are injured on the job, take the following steps:
- Notify your supervisor.
- Notify Human Resources.
- Fill out a SIF-2 Form and an Incident Report Form in the Human Resources office (Howarth 016) during business hours (M-F, 8 a.m.-12 p.m., 1 p.m.-4 p.m.).
- Submit all of your doctor's note(s) to Human Resources (Howarth 016, CMB 1064, benefits@pugetsound.edu) within 24 hours of your appointment(s).
Your workers' compensation claim will be managed by our third-party administrator, Eberle Vivian.
To Change Your Chosen Name and/or Pronouns:
You can change your chosen name and/or pronouns online in myPugetSound by going to:
- For Faculty: login.pugetsound.edu>myPugetSound>HR Salary & Benefits>Chosen Name and Pronouns
- For Staff: login.pugetsound.edu>myPugetSound>HR Staff Resources>Chosen Name and Pronouns
- For more information, please review Personalizing Your Information: Gender Identity, Chosen Name, & Pronouns.
To Change Your Legal Name:
- Complete the Legal Name Change Form (Fillable PDF, Download to Edit).
- Bring your completed form and your new social security card to Human Resources (Howarth 016) during business hours (M-F, 8 a.m.-12 p.m., 1 p.m.-4 p.m.).
- Note: If you have a University of Puget Sound retirement savings plan account, you will need to notify TIAA of your name change.
You can change your personal contact information online in myPugetSound by going to:
- For Faculty: login.pugetsound.edu>myPugetSound>HR Salary & Benefits>Personal Details
- For Staff: login.pugetsound.edu>myPugetSound>HR Staff Resources>Personal Details
From there, you have the ability to change the following information:
- Home address
- Mailing address
- Phone number
- Email address
- Emergency contact
Benefits-eligible faculty and staff can enroll in health coverage online through Employee Navigator. Employee Navigator is where you can make and review your benefits elections or submit benefits changes due to a qualifying life event. For additional information and instructions, please review the benefits guide on the Health Coverages page.
The carrier for Puget Sound's retirement savings plan is TIAA. To make elective deferrals or to change to your contribution amount(s), visit tiaa.org/pugetsound to log in to your online account, or call TIAA at 1.800.842.2252.
For Your Life Insurance and AD&D Insurance:
You will need to update your beneficiary designations online through Employee Navigator.
For Your Retirement Savings Plan:
You will need to notify TIAA by updating your online TIAA account or by calling 1.800.842.2252.
To request a leave of absence, complete the appropriate leave request form and submit it to Human Resources (Howarth 016, CMB 1064, benefits@pugetsound.edu). A leave request form should be submitted prior to the leave's start date or as soon as possible.
For information about the accommodation request process, please review the Accommodation Request for Faculty & Staff Members page.
You can view or change your payroll information online in myPugetSound by going to:
- For Faculty: login.pugetsound.edu>myPugetSound>HR Salary & Benefits
- For Staff: login.pugetsound.edu>myPugetSound>HR Staff Resources
From there, you can navigate to the following information:
- Paystubs (View Only)
- Direct Deposit (View or Change)
- Tax Forms:
- W-4 (View or Change)
- W-2 (View Only)
Talk with your immediate supervisor or next-level supervisor.
For workplace issues with a co-worker or supervisor, schedule an appointment to talk with a member of Human Resources by emailing hr@pugetsound.edu.
Relevant Policies:
- Code of Conduct
- Policy Prohibiting Discrimination and Harassment
- Policy Prohibiting Sex-Based Discrimination, Sexual Harassment, and Sexual Misconduct
Additional Resources:
- Title IX & Equal Opportunity Website
- Compliance Help Line: 1.866.943.5787
For Staff
Prior to Leaving University Employment:
- Notify your supervisor.
- Complete a Departure Form (Fillable PDF, Download to Edit) and submit it to HR (Howarth 016, CMB 1064, hr@pugetsound.edu).
- Complete all items on the departure checklist (page one of the departure form).
Additional Resources:
- Termination of Employment Policy
- Departure Information for Puget Sound Employees (PDF)
- Offboarding Checklist for Supervisors (PDF)
For Faculty
Prior to Leaving University Employment:
- Notify the Office of the Provost.
- Complete a Departure Form (Fillable PDF, Download to Edit) and submit it to HR (Howarth 016, CMB 1064, hr@pugetsound.edu).
- If applicable, complete a Phased Retirement Program Application.
- If applicable, complete a Faculty Application for Career Change Benefits (Fillable PDF, Download to Edit) and submit it to the Office of the Provost.
- If applicable, complete a Faculty Application for Early Retirement Benefits (Fillable PDF, Download to Edit) and submit it to the Office of the Provost.
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