An individual named Michael Reid has been targeting members of the BU Retirement Savings Program, falsely claiming to be working with the University and offering financial planning sessions. Please do not engage with this individual as they have not been contracted by the University to advise employees in relation to the BU Retirement Savings Program.
Be sure your emergency contact information is up-to-date. Log in to Employee Self Service. Select Personal Information then Personal Profile and Emergency Contact. Update the name, address and phone number of your emergency contact.
University contributions to the BU Retirement Plan resumed on July 1, 2021. The core contribution are adjusted for 2021. Read more.
Effective June 1, 2021, Blue Cross Blue Shield of MA will no longer provide your Explanation of Benefits, Dental Predetermination of Benefits or Summary of Health Plan Payments in the mail unless you take action now. Read more.
If you are notified or receive notification from the Massachusetts Department of Unemployment Assistance (DUA) in the mail of a claim in your name that you did not initiate or you receive a 1099-G Form, you should take immediate action. Read more.
U.S. employers are given the option to defer withholding and payment of an employee’s portion of the Social Security tax. Read more.
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Boston University has created a supplemental paid leave program for staff, providing up to ten (10) additional days of COVID-19 Paid Absence leave. Read more.
Boston University has partnered with Bright Horizons to provide you with Back-Up Care for children, adults and elders for planned as well as last-minute circumstances. Read more.
Cybercriminals are increasingly targeting individuals and stealing personally identifiable information. Find out how to protect yourself and what to do if you are a victim of identity theft with these tips from IS&T. Contact ITHelp@bu.edu if you believe your BU account may also be at risk.
Reports have been received across BU of employees receiving letters that they filed a Pandemic Unemployment Assistance claim. Read more.