human resources

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…

The university will continue with Appreciative Time Off for faculty, staff and postdocs this Thanksgiving holiday and during winter break. On Wednesday, Nov. 26, administrative offices will close at 3 p.m. for the Thanksgiving holiday. University offices will be closed on Thanksgiving and the…

The 2026 Benelect open enrollment period runs from Nov. 3–26. The 2026 Benelect Open Enrollment materials, including the 2026 Benelect Guide, are now available online by visiting Annual Benefits Events and choosing the Open Enrollment tab. On the website, the Benefits and Wellness Fair tab shows…

During Benefits Fair Week, which will take place Nov. 3–7, benefits vendors will host a series of live webinars tailored specifically for Case Western Reserve University faculty and staff. These sessions will cover various topics related to benefits available to employees, including important…