University Housing and UW-Madison are committed to the wellbeing of our employees, residents, and customers during the COVID-19 pandemic. University Housing Human Resources will share employee information and resources about the pandemic here — check back often for the latest news.
If you can’t find the information you need on this website, contact University Housing Human Resources at:
- Email: hr@housing.wisc.edu
- Phone: 608-262-2766
- Fax: 608-265-8724
COVID-19 Workplace Safety Policy
COVID-19 Training for On-Site Employees
COVID-19 Symptom Tracker
Updates
Housing Staff COVID-19 Bulletin
The January 21, 2020 – Housing Staff COVID-19 Bulletin is online for Housing Staff.
Please contact Human Resources at hr@housing.wisc.edu or 608-262-2766 with any questions.
COVID-19 Weekly Update for Staff
English Español བོད་ཡིག 中文 नेपाली Hmoob
On January 20th, Chancellor Blank published her weekly Spring semester COVID-19 weekly update for faculty and staff.
This week’s message includes a start-of-semester checklist for spring semester COVID-19 requirements and information on how to get assistance through the Covid Response FAQ website, employee forum, covidresponse@vc.wisc.edu email address, and the UW-Madison COVID-19 Assistance Line at (608) 262-7777.
For more information, continue to watch this website, the UW-Madison COVID Response website, and the Housing Staff COVID-19 Bulletin.
Furlough Information
UW-Madison Furlough Website
https://hr.wisc.edu/covid19/furlough/
UW-Madison Furlough — Frequently Asked Questions
https://hr.wisc.edu/covid19/furlough/#faq
UW-Madison Furlough Calculator
https://hr.wisc.edu/covid19/furlough/calculator/
UW-Madison Furlough Chart
https://hr.wisc.edu/covid19/furlough/chart/
Intermittent Furlough Fact Sheets
Intermittent Furlough Information for Hourly Staff (pdf)
Intermittent Furlough Information for Exempt & Trades Staff (pdf)
Intermittent Furlough
University Housing staff are part of the Intermittent Furlough group for the second round of UW-Madison furloughs.
Staff are required to take between 3 – 6 furlough days off from work between January 1, 2021, and June 30, 2021.
Emergency Leave
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Am I eligible for emergency leave?
This decision tree chart can help you see which federal programs you may be eligible for. Please contact HR with questions and specific scenarios.
If you need to use emergency leave for reasons related to COVID-19, you must complete a request form and send it to Housing HR.
You may qualify for paid leave under FMLA or other federal leave provisions through December 31, 2020.
Where is the request form?
Emergency Leave Request Form
For assistance in Spanish, Hmong, Tibetan, Chinese, or Nepali, please contact Cultural Linguistic Services.
If you need the form sent to you in a different way, contact Housing HR at hr@housing.wisc.edu or 608-262-2766.
Where do I send the completed form?
University Housing Human Resources
- Email: hr@housing.wisc.edu
- Fax: 608-265-8724
- Campus Mail: Slichter Hall, HR Office
- Mail: Human Resources – Slichter Hall, 625 Babcock Drive, Madison, WI 53706
Was my emergency leave request approved?
Human Resources will review the request you sent in, and will send you a final approval or denial letter. We will send the letter to you in the way we received your form – through email or through a paper letter in the mail.
Who do I contact with questions?
Contact University Housing Human Resources
- Email: hr@housing.wisc.edu
- Phone: 608-262-2766
Videos & Recordings
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December 2020 - Employee Information Sessions
December 2020 – Employee Information Sessions
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November 2020 - Session Recordings
November 11, 2020 – Employee Information Sessions
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August 2020 - Session Recordings
August 13, 2020 – Employee Information Sessions
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July 2020 - Session Recordings
July 28, 2020 – Employee Information Sessions
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July 14, 2020 – Employee Information Sessions
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- English
- Español / Spanish
- 中文 / Chinese
- བོད་ཡིག / Tibetan
- नेपाली / Nepali – Unavailable
July 7, 2020 – Employee Information Sessions
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June 2020 - Session Recordings
June 23, 2020 – Employee Information Sessions
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June 16, 2020 – Employee Information Sessions
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June 9, 2020 – Employee Information Sessions
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June 2, 2020 – Employee Information Sessions
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May 2020 - Session Recordings
May 26, 2020 – Employee Information Sessions
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May 19, 2020 – Employee Information Sessions
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- Español / Spanish – unavailable due to technical difficulties
- 中文 / Chinese – unavailable due to technical difficulties
May 2020 – Work-Share Program Information Sessions
Links will open in YouTube
- Work-Share – English
- Work-Share – Español / Spanish
- Work-Share – नेपाली / Nepali
- Work-Share – 中文 / Chinese
- Work-Share – བོད་ཡིག / Tibetan
May 2020 – Kronos Information – Work-Share
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May 2020 – Unemployment Information Sessions
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- Unemployment Information – English
- Unemployment Information – Español / Spanish
- Unemployment Information – नेपाली / Nepali
- Unemployment Information – 中文 / Chinese
- Unemployment information – བོད་ཡིག / Tibetan
May 2020 – Intermittent Furlough Information Sessions
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- Intermittent Furlough – Español / Spanish
- Intermittent Furlough – नेपाली / Nepali
- Intermittent Furlough – English, Hourly Staff
- Intermittent Furlough – English, Salaried Staff
May 2020 – Kronos Information – Intermittent Furloughs
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May 1, 2020 – Employee Information Sessions
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April 2020 - Session Recordings
April 30, 2020 – Employee Information Sessions
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April 21, 2020 – Employee Information Sessions
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April 14, 2020 – Employee Information Sessions
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April 7, 2020 – Employee Information Sessions
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Resources
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Frequently Asked Questions
University Housing – Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions (University Housing)
University Housing Staff COVID-19 Website
COVID-19 Resources for Housing Employees
Smart Restart Information for Employees
https://hr.wisc.edu/smart-restart/
Smart Restart Information for Supervisors
https://hr.wisc.edu/managers-and-supervisors/smart-restart/
COVID-19 Information Sources
COVID-19 Information Sources
This information is gathered by University Housing Human Resources and provided solely as reference for University Housing employees. Information surrounding COVID-19 is frequently changing and is available at many sources.
University Housing
UW-Madison
Madison & Wisconsin
United States & International
Emergency Leave
COVID-19 Training for On-Site Staff
COVID-19 Training for On-Site Staff
Instructions to access and complete COVID-19 training
Fact Sheets for Housing Staff
Language Assistance
Check out how to contact CLS during the COVID-19 pandemic and how to receive communication from CLS through WhatsApp:
Campus Announcements & Messages
- Chancellor directs 14-day student restrictions for health, safety (Sep 9 message from Chancellor Blank)
- UW in a Semester of COVID (Aug 26 message from Chancellor Blank)
- Positive COVID-19 test reporting (Aug 7 message from Vice Chancellor Heller)
- Summer update on smart restart plan (July 28 message from Chancellor Blank)
- Smart Restart update for UW-Madison employees (July 27 message from Vice Chancellor Heller and Provost Scholz)
- Addressing racial inequities on campus (July 8 message from Chancellor Blank)
- Chancellor Blank’s reopening message to campus (June 17 message from Chancellor Blank)
- 2020 and Fall reopening plans (June 17 message from Director of University Housing, Jeff Novak)
- A message of support to our residents and staff (June 2020 message from Director of University Housing, Jeff Novak)
- When will we get it? (June 1 message from Deputy Vice Chancellor for Diversity & Inclusion Sims)
- A message to our community (May 31 message from Chancellor Blank)
- Campus guidance on the use of cloth face coverings (May 1 – English, Español, Hmoob, བོད་ཡིག, 中文, नेपाली )
- Message to Housing staff on budget and furlough (April 29 message from Director of University Housing, Jeff Novak)
- Budget and furlough information (April 29 message from Chancellor Blank)
- Lump sum information (April 21 message from Director of University Housing, Jeff Novak)
- Thank you to the VCFA community (April 14 message from Vice Chancellor Heller)
- Face coverings guidance for onsite employees (Information Subject to Change — April 5 message — translated)
- Supporting our campus community (April 3 message from Chancellor Blank — translated)
- Statement on community respect and support (March 26 message from Chancellor Blank — translated)
- Campus update on student hourly workers (March 24)
- Campus events and travel cancelled through May 15 (March 24)
- Thank you for your tireless efforts (March 23 message from Chancellor Blank)
- Message of gratitude for on-site essential employees (March 20 Vice Chancellor Heller — translated)
- March 17 changes to campus operations (message from Chancellor Blank — translated)
- March 15 update to employees (message from Chancellor Blank — translated)
- March 13 update to employees (message from Chancellor Blank — translated)
Telecommuting
- UW-Madison Telecommuting & Flexible Work Schedules Policy (including addendums)
- Internet Resources for WI Residents during COVID-19 pandemic
- How to manage slower internet and low bandwith
- How to stay safe online while telecommuting
- Beware of COVID-19 phishing attempts and websites
- Setting up meetings using WebEx
- Ergonomics for Telecommuters
- Resources for Learning & Working Remotely (DoIT)
- Peer Partner: Onboarding Telecommuting Employees
Other Resources
- Intermittent Furlough – Kronos Information (YouTube)
- University Housing Human Resources Toolbox (requires a connection to the VPN)
- Transportation Services Smart Restart Hub
- UW-Madison Office of Child Care & Family (OCCFR) Resources
- Make Back-to-School a Success: Resources & Tips from the Office of Child Care & Family Resources
- Avoiding a Viral Illness
- Coping with Worry
- COVID-19 Health Savings Accounts (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) Update
- Employee Well-Being Fact Sheet
- Managing Your Personal Finances in Tough Times (English & Español)
- Medical Guidance Fact Sheet
- Quarantine Tips
- Washing Your Hands
- 2020 Well Wisconsin Program
Contact Information
If you can’t find the information you need on this website, contact University Housing Human Resources at:
- Email: hr@housing.wisc.edu
- Phone: 608-262-2766
- Fax: 608-265-8724
This information is gathered by University Housing Human Resources and provided solely as reference for University Housing employees. Information surrounding COVID-19 is available from many sources and is frequently changing.
Language Assistance
Español / Spanish
608-265-0838
solanabel.rodriguez@wisc.edu
中文 / Chinese
608-890-2628
shuwen.li@wisc.edu
Hmoob / Hmong
608-263-2217
jzong.thao@wisc.edu
नेपाली / Nepali
608-262-7521
parwat.regmi@wisc.edu
བོད་ཡིག / Tibetan
608-890-2545
yangbum.gyal@wisc.edu