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
Spring 2021 COVID-19 Testing Program
Updates
Housing Staff COVID-19 Bulletin
The May 13, 2021 – 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.
UW-Madison COVID-19 Response
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Continue to watch this website, the UW-Madison COVID Response website, and the Housing Staff COVID-19 Bulletin for the latest updates, information, and planning.
Tax Information for Employees Who Received Unemployment Payments During 2020
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If you received unemployment payments during 2020, you need form 1099-G from the Department of Workforce Development (DWD) when filing your taxes. The form will not be mailed. You may access it from the DWD website.
- Go to: my.unemployment.wisconsin.gov
- Log on using your username and password
- Go to the “Unemployment Services” menu to access your 1099-G tax form
For more information: https://dwd.wisconsin.gov/uiben/1099.htm
UW-Madison COVID-19 Assistance
For personal medical questions on COVID-19:
- Contact your primary care provider or contact University Health Services at 608-265-5600, option #8.
- This may include guidance on exposures, symptoms, quarantine, isolation, timelines, or positive test results,
If you are away from the workplace due to COVID-19:
- You may return to work when your quarantine or isolation period has ended.
- If you continue to have symptoms, develop new symptoms, or have other medical concerns, seek additional medical guidance prior to returning to work.
For general COVID-19 testing questions or questions about the Safer Badgers app:
- Contact the UW-Madison COVID-19 Assistance Line at (608) 262-7777 or covidresponse@vc.wisc.edu
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?
Please contact HR with questions and specific scenarios.
If you need to use emergency leave for reasons related to COVID-19, you may need to complete a request form and send it to Housing HR.
You may qualify for paid leave under FMLA or other federal leave provisions.
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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April 2021 - Leave Without Pay Information Sessions
April 2021 – Leave Without Pay Information Sessions
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January 2021 - Employee Information Sessions
January 2021 – Employee Information Sessions
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December 2020 - Session Recordings
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
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- 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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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:
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
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
བོད་ཡིག / Tibetan
608-890-2545
yangbum.gyal@wisc.edu
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