human resources

In an effort to strengthen financial accountability and simplify compliance, Case Western Reserve University recently announced changes to the independent contractor (IC) workflow, which will require verification before payment. This update formalizes the role of CWRU departments in confirming that…

The W-2 forms for 2025 have been mailed out. Faculty and staff members who opted to receive an electronic W-2 can now access it through HCM. For employees who participate in the Staff Hybrid Remote Work Program, the W-2 will include a second page to show their additional local tax…

The Case Western Reserve University Department of Human Resources recently announced a new federal requirement under the SECURE Act, which now requires certain employees to make catch-up contributions on an after-tax Roth basis. Pre-tax catch-up contributions will no longer be permitted and…

Effective Jan. 1, 2026, a new federal requirement will impact how certain employees make catch-up contributions to their retirement plans. Specifically, individuals who meet the criteria below will be required to make catch-up contributions on an after-tax Roth basis. Pre-tax catch-up contributions…

In addition to previously scheduled holidays, Case Western Reserve University will be closed Friday, Dec. 26, Monday, Dec. 29, Tuesday, Dec. 30 and Friday, Jan. 2 for winter recess. Affected staff will be paid as though they worked those days. In total, the university will be closed from…

Benefits confirmation statements have been posted in the Employee Self Service portal in HCM. To view your statement, use the following navigation: Access the HCM System; Enter your CWRU network ID and passphrase to log in; Navigate to and select the Benefits Details tile; Select…

Starting Dec. 15, Case Western Reserve will implement updated independent contractor (IC) engagement procedures. These revisions introduce a more consistent, transparent and compliant process for engaging consultants, guest speakers, presenters and other external service providers across the…

The Department of Human Resources is reminding faculty and staff that the 2026 benelect open enrollment period ends Nov. 26. During open enrollment, you can make changes for the 2026 calendar year. Visit the Annual Benefits Events website for more information. Questions? Email AskHR@case.edu or…

Effective Jan. 1, a new federal requirement will impact how certain employees make catch-up contributions to their retirement plans. Specifically, individuals who meet the criteria below will be required to make catch-up contributions on an after-tax Roth basis. Pre-tax catch-up contributions will…

The IRS recently announced its dollar limitations affecting retirement contributions for 2026. Updates include: The 402(g)-contribution limit for retirement plans is $24,500; The contribution limit for retirement plans for employees ages 50 and over is $32,500, which includes a standard…