UNO Human Resources (HR) Cares
Throughout our journeys, personal and professional, everyone faces challenges. UNO HR is here to help faculty and staff navigate resources available at UNO.
- published: 2024/09/20
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The University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO) Office of Human Resources (HR) continues to seek out ways to better serve all employees of UNO. Here is a reminder of just some of the many resources available to faculty and staff. For a deeper dive, explore the HR website and reach out to UNO HR with any questions at unohr@unomaha.edu.
Employee Assistance
A free benefit that provides a crisis line, five free counseling sessions, one free legal consultation, as well as childcare and eldercare resources.
Crisis Leave
A program that allows vacation sharing between staff professionals. If you hit your vacation accrual maximum, you can donate vacation hours to the crisis leave bank. If you need extra paid hours due to an emergency, you can apply for some vacation hours from the crisis leave bank.
Emergency Loan Fund
An interest-free loan, up to $1,000, for unforeseen expenses.
Mental Health Benefits
If enrolled in a BCBS medical plan, services from a mental care provider can be sought after, and would be subject to your deductible and co-insurance.
FMLA: Family Medical Leave Act
The Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) offers job protection for self-serious health conditions or that of an immediate family member, for up to 12 weeks per year.
Employee & Dependent Student Scholarship
This program helps to make college more affordable, providing 15 hours of tuition at no cost every academic year for yourself or an eligible dependent.
HR Staff
We are here to help with Employee Relations, Benefits, Training, Equal Opportunity, New Employee Orientation, and Payroll needs. Stop by the office at 205 EAB 205.
Social and Support Groups
The university has multiple groups of individuals that encourage and support inclusivity and various life experiences.
Training
Develop or sharpen your skills. Access many educational & training topics virtually through UNO F.A.S.T. (Faculty and Staff Training).