human resources

More than 500 members of the Case Western Reserve University community gathered on March 6 for the live Employee Appreciation Day event, held at the Tinkham Veale University Center. Hosted by the Department of Human Resources with generous support provided by the Department of Campus Services,…

The Department of Human Resources offers Case Western Reserve University faculty and staff members several payroll reminders to keep in mind this spring. Change of address All faculty and staff, whether or not they participate in a hybrid work schedule, should notify the Payroll Office at…

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The Department of Human Resources’ Benefits team will host live Medicare and Social Security webinars for Case Western Reserve University faculty and staff members. These webinars will take place Wednesday, March 11, and Thursday, March 12, from noon to 1 p.m. To help individuals feel more…

To say thank you for the hard work and commitment of Case Western Reserve University’s faculty and staff, the Department of Human Resources will host 2026 Employee Appreciation Day Friday, March 6. Whether you work in a lab, a classroom, or an administrative office, we want to celebrate the…

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…