The June 2023 issue of the HR Source newsletter is out now, featuring a reminder that the state of Washington’s Long-Term Care program and the associated 0.58% payroll tax that will fund the LTC Benefit Trust are set to start on the July 10 paychecks. Discover ways to celebrate Pride month, and Juneteenth on June 19. Find reminders from the Benefits unit and learn more about new Workday features.

In the June 2023 issue you’ll find:

  • Washington’s Long-Term Care program payroll tax starts on July 10 paychecks. The program and the associated 0.58% payroll tax that will fund the LTC Benefit Trust are set to start on the July 10 paychecks. Exemptions from the program are available under certain circumstances. Visit the WA Cares website to learn more.
  • Resources for learning about and celebrating Pride Month and raise awareness about LBGTQIA2S+ Human Rights.
  • It’s wildfire season again. Find information and FAQs on the Employee Resources Wildfire and Air Quality FAQ page.
  • Juneteenth, on June 19, is an opportunity for us to reflect on how we think about racial equity, freedom, and inclusion within our workplace. Juneteenth was recognized as a U.S. federal holiday in June 2020 but has been around since as early as June 19, 1865, when U.S. Army Major General Gordon Granger arrived in Galveston, Texas, to announce that the Civil War and slavery had ended. Find resources for learning about racial equality and inclusion.
  • Workday updates:
    • Elevating Cougs Event: October 19-20, 2023. This two-day conference offered by WSU HRS and Modernization is available for all WSU employees who want to develop their professional skills, become more confident leaders, and learn how their colleagues are successfully using Workday to improve their processes and decision making.
    • Based on community feedback, we’ve made a series of updates to the Modernization website.
    • New “Request Delegation” ticket in Workday Service Desk. Administrators may now request delegations on behalf of employees who are unavailable to set up their own using the new “Request Delegation” ticket type in the Workday Service Desk.
    • We’re working on a series of new Workday Concepts reference guides to provide further insight into specific work functions in Workday.
  • Benefits reminders:
    • WA Cares Fund Long Term Care tax begins July 2023. The state of Washington’s Long-Term Care program and the associated payroll tax that will fund the LTC Benefit Trust are set to start on the July 10 paycheck.
    • Save for the future with WA529. 529 plans were created to help parents, future students, friends, and family save money tax-free for eligible expenses, like tuition, fees, room & board, books, and supplies. Learn more about the different plan options and how to get started at WA 529.
    • EAP: Burnout Recovery Roadmap: June 8, 12-12:45 PM. Join this webinar on dealing with burnout hosted by Limeade, the administrator of the SmartHealth wellness platform. Register to attend Burnout Recovery Roadmap.
  • Reminders: