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	 <title>2011 - 2012 Financial Education Program</title>
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	 <description>2011 - 2012 Financial Education Program</description>
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	 <title>Upcoming Changes to the Optional Retirement Plan</title>
	 <link>http://www.hr.arizona.edu/benefits/2011/upcoming_changes_to_orp</link>
	 <description>Upcoming Changes to the Optional Retirement Plan</description>
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	 <title>Qualified Tuition Reduction (QTR) Submission Deadline Changed</title>
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	 <description>The deadline for submittal of the Qualified Tuition Reduction Application Form to Human Resources had changed.</description>
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	 <title>Listing of Benefits Impacted by Legislative Changes</title>
	 <link>http://www.hr.arizona.edu/files/UA_benefits_changes_20110601_0.pdf</link>
	 <description>Recent Arizona legislative changes have had an impact on many of the benefits offered by the University. The majority of changes to benefits become effective on July 20, 2011.</description>
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	 <title>Changes to ASRS Contribution Rates for FY 2011-2012 - *UPDATED* 6/1/11</title>
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	 <title>Important Announcement Regarding Benefits and Retirement Plan Effective Dates</title>
	 <link>http://www.hr.arizona.edu/general_benefits_information</link>
	 <description>Upcoming Changes to the Optional Retirement Plan</description>
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	 <pubDate>Mon, 16 May 2011 10:20:00 MST</pubDate>
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	 <title>Recent changes to 9/12 Pay Plan Option</title>
	 <link>http://www.hr.arizona.edu/9_12_pay_plan_option</link>
	 <description>Beginning August 15, 2011, academic employees at The University of Arizona are scheduled to be paid in twenty pay cycles over the 9-month academic year.</description>
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	 <pubDate>Mon, 18 Apr 2011 14:00:00 MST</pubDate>
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	 <title>ASRS Contribution Rate Changes for FY 2011/2012</title>
	 <link>http://www.hr.arizona.edu/benefits/asrs_rate_change/2011/memo</link>
	 <description>The Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) has announced new contribution rates for the Defined Benefit Plan for fiscal year 2011/2012. The new rates take effect July 1, 2011.</description>
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	 <pubDate>Mon, 21 Feb 2011 14:00:00 MST</pubDate>
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	 <title>Incentive Program for Voluntary Retirement</title>
	 <link>http://www.hr.arizona.edu/benefits/ipvr</link>
	 <description>The University of Arizona is offering a one-time opportunity for eligible employees to apply for an Incentive Program for Voluntary Retirement (IPVR).</description>
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	 <pubDate>Wed, 26 May 2010 14:00:00 MST</pubDate>
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	 <title>Phased Retirement Program for Optional Retirement Plan Participants</title>
	 <link>http://www.hr.arizona.edu/abor_phased_retirement_program_for_orp_participants</link>
	 <description>Enables eligible Optional Retirement Plan participants to reduce their workload and hours, remain employed for up to three years, and concurrently access their Optional Retirement Plan retirement account.</description>
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	 <title>Benefits Open Enrollment</title>
	 <link>http://www.hr.arizona.edu/benefits_open_enrollment/2010/home</link>
	 <description>Due to the recent health care reform legislation, The Arizona Department of Administration (ADOA) has announced that it will be making some changes to the Benefit Options Plan.</description>
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	 <title>NetId &amp; E-mail Enhancements</title>
	 <link>http://www.hr.arizona.edu/netid/faq</link>
	 <description></description>
	 <category>news</category>
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	 <title>Benefits Plan Year Change</title>
	 <link>http://www.hr.arizona.edu/benefits_open_enrollment/2010/plan_year_change</link>
	 <description>Open Enrollment for the FSA will be included with the Benefits Open Enrollment this year. You must re-enroll during this Open Enrollment period if you would like to participate in the health care FSA or dependent care FSA for 2011.</description>
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	 <pubDate>Thu, 12 Nov 2009 08:00:00 MST</pubDate>
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	 <title>Financial Education Program</title>
	 <link>http://www.hr.arizona.edu/financial_education/2010</link>
	 <description>Financial education sessions are available to ALL employees. All sessions are scheduled to be held at the Student Union Memorial Center. Representatives from Fidelity, TIAA-CREF and VALIC will attend each session and will be available to answer questions.</description>
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	 <title>Domestic Partner Benefits Update (Oct. 5, 2010)</title>
	 <link>http://www.hr.arizona.edu/benefits/domestic_partner/2010/memo</link>
	 <description>Update regarding the University of Arizona initiative to offer group insurance benefits for employees with domestic partners..</description>
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	 <pubDate>Thu, 12 Nov 2009 08:00:00 MST</pubDate>
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	 <title>Vacation Carry Forward</title>
	 <link>http://www.hr.arizona.edu/2010/vacation_carry_forward_reminder</link>
	 <description>University policy allows a maximum of one and one-half times the number of vacation hours earned in a given year to be carried forward. At the start of each calendar year, any vacation in excess of this amount is forfeited.</description>
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	 <title>Holiday Schedule &amp; Other UA Calendars</title>
	 <link>http://www.hr.arizona.edu/calendars</link>
	 <description>Sign up to have notifications sent directly to your personal mobile device or cellphone as soon as new University job opportunities become available.</description>
	 <category>news</category>
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	 <pubDate>Thu, 12 Nov 2009 08:00:00 MST</pubDate>
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	 <title>Follow us on Facebook and Twitter</title>
	 <link>http://www.hr.arizona.edu/ua_jobs_twitter_facebook</link>
	 <description>Sign up to have notifications sent directly to your personal mobile device or cellphone as soon as new University job opportunities become available.</description>
	 <category>news</category>
	 <image></image>
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	 <pubDate>Thu, 12 Nov 2009 08:00:00 MST</pubDate>
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	 <title>Race &amp; Ethnicity Resurvey Information</title>
	 <link>http://equity.arizona.edu/race_and_ethnicity_categories</link>
	 <description><![CDATA[Each year, the University is required to report employee data by race and ethnicity categories to the federal government. The federal government has recently changed the reporting categories for race and ethnicity. In the past, employees were asked to designate a single category to define their ethnicity. The new reporting categories allow employees to identify themselves using more than one racial or ethnic designation, providing a wider range of options for self-identification.]]></description>
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	 <pubDate>Wed, 26 May 2010 14:00:00 MST</pubDate>
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	 <important>yes</important>
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	 <title>Flexible Work Arrangements Guide</title>
	 <link>http://lifework.arizona.edu/wls/fwa</link>
	 <description></description>
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	 <title>Furlough Dashboards Now Available</title>
	 <link>http://www.hr.arizona.edu/2010/leave_tracking/furlough_dashboard</link>
	 <description><![CDATA[The furlough dashboards are now available on the Leave Tracking dashboard and have several multi-select options for choosing the data you want to view. The first tab (Furlough - Daily Update) allows you to view detail by Employee, Account, Department or College, and the fields include furlough requirement, furlough taken, furlough still to be taken, and the value of the furlough taken to date. The second tab (Furlough - Pay Period) provides historical information by pay period in the event you need to research furlough activity.]]></description>
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	 <pubDate>Wed, 26 May 2010 14:00:00 MST</pubDate>
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	 <title>HR Liaisons Program</title>
	 <link>http://www.hr.arizona.edu/liaisons/home</link>
	 <description><![CDATA[Do you have significant responsibility for HR-related activities in your department? Want access to tools and resources to make your work easier? Looking for opportunities to network with others on campus? Seeking new professional development opportunities? The HR Liaison Program is designed especially for you.]]></description>
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	 <pubDate>Wed, 26 May 2010 14:00:00 MST</pubDate>
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	 <title>Benefits Eligibility for Employees with Domestic Partners, Older Children or Disabled Children</title>
	 <link>http://www.hr.arizona.edu/benefits_eligibility_for_employees_DP_ODC</link>
	 <description>Three major changes related to medical, dental and vision coverage will be effective as of the next benefits plan year...</description>
	 <category>news</category>
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	 <title>2009 Benefits Open Enrollment Information</title>
	 <link>http://www.hr.arizona.edu/benefits_open_enrollment/2009/</link>
	 <description>Please ensure that your email address and home mailing address is correct in the University's records so that you may receive important Benefits Open Enrollment information as quickly as possible.</description>
	 <category>news</category>
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	 <pubDate>Fri, 05 June 2009 16:00:00 MST</pubDate>
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	 <title>New Time Reporting Deadlines (Announced May 21, 2010)</title>
	 <link>http://www.hr.arizona.edu/2010/may/new_time_reporting_deadlines</link>
	 <description>To ensure that everyone gets paid accurately and on time, new payroll timelines have been established. By implementing these new timelines and reducing the number of exceptions processed, we can help departments ensure their employees are paid without delay. </description>
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	 <pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2009 14:00:00 MST</pubDate>
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	 <title>9-12 Enrollment Plan Now Available for 2010/2011</title>
	 <link>http://www.hr.arizona.edu/9_12_pay_plan_option</link>
	 <description>Beginning August 17, 2009, academic employees at The University of Arizona are scheduled to be paid in twenty pay cycles over the 9-month academic year.</description>
	 <category>news</category>
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	 <pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2009 14:00:00 MST</pubDate>
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	 <title>Introducing the Arizona Career Information System</title>
	 <link>http://www.hr.arizona.edu/azcis</link>
	 <description>The Arizona Career Information System is a career planning resource that is available to all University employees.</description>
	 <category>news</category>
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	 <pubDate>Mon, 08 Mar 2010 08:00:00 MST</pubDate>
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	 <title>Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) announces new contribution rates for Defined Benefit Plan</title>
	 <link>http://www.hr.arizona.edu/defined_benefits_plan_contrib_rates_2010_2011</link>
	 <description>The Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) has announced new contribution rates for the Defined Benefit Plan for fiscal year 2010/2011, which take effect July 1, 2010.</description>
	 <category>news</category>
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	 <pubDate>Mon, 08 Mar 2010 08:00:00 MST</pubDate>
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	 <title>Guidelines for Advancing Sick Leave Accruals during the H1N1 Flu Pandemic</title>
	 <link>http://www.hr.arizona.edu/pandemica_influenza_information_and_resources#topic3</link>
	 <description>Employees who are otherwise eligible to use sick leave but who have insufficient balances of earned sick leave will be permitted to use as-yet unearned accruals of up to 7 days based on FTE (56 hours for a full time employee, for example, or 28 hours for an employee having an FTE of .50) during the defined H1N1 pandemic period...</description>
	 <category>news</category>
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	 <pubDate>Wed, 06 Jan 2010 08:00:00 MST</pubDate>
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	 <title>IMPORTANT Changes in Benefits and Payroll Policies and Practices Affecting Employees</title>
	 <link>http://www.hr.arizona.edu/changes_in_benefits_and_payroll/2009</link>
	 <description>As the University prepares to transition to the UAccess Employee system for human resources administration, important changes are being made to several existing policies and practices that will affect employees.</description>
	 <category>news</category>
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	 <pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2009 14:00:00 MST</pubDate>
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	 <title>Family-Friendly Information</title>
	 <link>http://www.hr.arizona.edu/files/famfriendbrocfull020.pdf</link>
	 <description></description>
	 <category>news</category>
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	 <pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2009 14:00:00 MST</pubDate>
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	 <title>HR announces The UA Talent Network: University Temporary Employment Service</title>
	 <link>http://www.hr.arizona.edu/ua_talent_network</link>
	 <description>University Temporary Employment Service</description>
	 <category>news</category>
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	 <pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2009 14:00:00 MST</pubDate>
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	 <title>Benefits Open Enrollment Dates</title>
	 <link>http://www.hr.arizona.edu/2009_benefits_open_enrollment_update</link>
	 <description>NEW Benefit Expos are scheduled for the following dates, times, and locations...</description>
	 <category>news</category>
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	 <title>Implementation of New Information Technology (IT) Classifications</title>
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	 <pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2009 14:00:00 MST</pubDate>
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	 <title>Pandemic Influenza Information and Resources</title>
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	 <pubDate>Thu, 18 June 2009 16:00:00 MST</pubDate>
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	 <displayEnd>2010-01-12 17:00:00</displayEnd>
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  <pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2009 10:00:00 MST</pubDate>
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	 <title>Self-Service Website and Tools for the Voluntary 403(b) Plan</title>
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	 <description>Self-Service Website and Tools for the Voluntary 403(b) Plan</description>
	 <category>news</category>
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	 <pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2009 08:00:00 MST</pubDate>
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	 <title>Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) Regarding Furloughs</title>
	 <link>http://www.hr.arizona.edu/furlough_faq</link>
	 <description>Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) Regarding Furloughs</description>
	 <category>news</category>
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	 <pubDate>Wed, 11 Feb 2009 08:00:00 MST</pubDate>
	 <displayStart>2009-01-21 01:00:00</displayStart>
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	 <title>Information Technology (IT) Classification Study Proposed Job Descriptions - Review and Comment by February 12, 2009</title>
	 <link>http://www.hr.arizona.edu/itcs_feedback</link>
	 <description>The University of Arizona's Human Resource Department, in cooperation with IT staff across the university, is conducting a classification study of Classified Staff IT positions.</description>
	 <category>news</category>
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	 <pubDate>Tue, 10 Feb 2009 08:00:00 MST</pubDate>
	 <displayStart>2009-01-21 01:00:00</displayStart>
	 <displayEnd>2009-02-12 17:00:00</displayEnd>
	 <important>yes</important>
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	 <title>Flexible Spending Account 2009 Open Enrollment Information</title>
	 <link>http://www.hr.arizona.edu/fsa_oe_2008</link>
	 <description>For new or continued participation in the Flexible Spending Account for 2009, you must complete the enrollment process online through Employee Link.  Flexible Spending Account benefits become effective January 1, 2009.</description>
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	 <source>http://www.hr.arizona.edu/hrnews.xml</source>
	 <pubDate>Thu, 12 Sep 2008 08:00:00 MST</pubDate>
	 <displayStart>2008-10-30 08:00:00</displayStart>
	 <displayEnd>2008-11-30 23:59:59</displayEnd>
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	 <title>HR Introduces Advising, Educational and On-line Resources Supporting Career Transformation</title>
	 <link>http://www.hr.arizona.edu/transformation_support</link>
	 <description>Human Resources is committed to assisting University employees during the current Transformation Process and beyond with a wide range of advising, educational and on-line resources.</description>
	 <category>news</category>
	 <image></image>
	 <author>hrweb@email.arizona.edu</author>
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	 <pubDate>Thu, 12 Sep 2008 08:00:00 MST</pubDate>
	 <displayStart>2008-09-01 08:00:00</displayStart>
	 <displayEnd>2009-03-15 08:00:00</displayEnd>
	 <important>no</important>
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	 <title>Retirement Plan Investment Company Updates on the Current Financial Markets</title>
	 <link>http://www.hr.arizona.edu/retirement_plan_investment_company_updates_on_the_current_financial_markets</link>
	 <description>Retirement plan investment company updates on the current financial markets.</description>
	 <category>news</category>
	 <image></image>
	 <author>hrweb@email.arizona.edu</author>
	 <source>http://www.hr.arizona.edu/hrnews.xml</source>
	 <pubDate>Wed, 17 Sep 2008 10:15:00 MST</pubDate>
	 <displayStart>2008-09-01 08:00:00</displayStart>
	 <displayEnd>2009-06-04 08:00:00</displayEnd>
	 <important>no</important>
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	 <title>Enhancements to the Voluntary 403(b) Plan</title>
	 <link>http://www.hr.arizona.edu/403b_enhancements_2008</link>
	 <description>The Arizona University System will be moving to three providers for TSA services this fall...</description>
	 <category>news</category>
	 <image></image>
	 <author>hrweb@email.arizona.edu</author>
	 <source>http://www.hr.arizona.edu/hrnews.xml</source>
	 <pubDate>Thu, 11 Sep 2008 08:00:00 MST</pubDate>
	 <displayStart>2008-09-01 08:00:00</displayStart>
	 <displayEnd>2009-02-10 08:00:00</displayEnd>
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	 <title>Changes to ASRS Contribution Rates for 2008-09</title>
	 <link>http://www.azasrs.gov/web/pdf/news_releases/20071121_LowerContribRates.pdf</link>
	 <description></description>
	 <category>news</category>
	 <image></image>
	 <author>hrweb@email.arizona.edu</author>
	 <source>http://www.hr.arizona.edu/hrnews.xml</source>
	 <pubDate>Thu, 11 Sep 2008 08:00:00 MST</pubDate>
	 <displayStart>2008-09-01 08:00:00</displayStart>
	 <displayEnd>2008-10-21 08:00:00</displayEnd>
	 <important>no</important>
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	 <title>Classified Staff Layoff/Reduction in Force Policy Change - Effective 4/28/08</title>
	 <link>http://www.hr.arizona.edu/policy/405</link>
	 <description>Elimination or reduction of funding or work, reorganization or other changing business needs may result in the elimination of one or more Regular Classified Staff positions through a layoff/reduction in force...</description>
	 <category>news</category>
	 <image></image>
	 <author>hrweb@email.arizona.edu</author>
	 <source>http://www.hr.arizona.edu/hrnews.xml</source>
	 <pubDate>Thu, 11 Sep 2008 08:00:00 MST</pubDate>
	 <displayStart>2008-09-01 08:00:00</displayStart>
	 <displayEnd>2008-10-21 08:00:00</displayEnd>
	 <important>no</important>
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	 <title>Ineligibility for Rehire Policy Change Effective 04/28/08</title>
	 <link>http://www.hr.arizona.edu/policy/423</link>
	 <description>The University will exclude from future employment former employees whose separation occurred under any of the following circumstances...</description>
	 <category>news</category>
	 <image></image>
	 <author>hrweb@email.arizona.edu</author>
	 <source>http://www.hr.arizona.edu/hrnews.xml</source>
	 <pubDate>Thu, 11 Sep 2008 08:00:00 MST</pubDate>
	 <displayStart>2008-09-01 08:00:00</displayStart>
	 <displayEnd>2008-10-21 08:00:00</displayEnd>
	 <important>no</important>
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	 <title>New Phased Retirement Program for Optional Retirement Plan Participants</title>
	 <link>http://www.hr.arizona.edu/abor_phased_retirement_program_for_orp_participants</link>
	 <description>This program enables eligible Optional Retirement Plan participants to reduce their workload and hours, remain employed for up to three years, and concurrently access their Optional Retirement Plan retirement account.</description>
	 <category>news</category>
	 <image></image>
	 <author>hrweb@email.arizona.edu</author>
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	 <pubDate>Thu, 11 Sep 2008 08:00:00 MST</pubDate>
	 <displayStart>2008-09-01 08:00:00</displayStart>
	 <displayEnd>2008-10-21 08:00:00</displayEnd>
	 <important>no</important>
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	 <title>Expansion of the Family and Medical Leave Act</title>
	 <link>http://www.hr.arizona.edu/expansion_of_the_family_and_medical_leave_act</link>
	 <description>In late January, the President signed into law the first expansion of the Family and Medical Leave Act...</description>
	 <category>news</category>
	 <image></image>
	 <author>hrweb@email.arizona.edu</author>
	 <source>http://www.hr.arizona.edu/hrnews.xml</source>
	 <pubDate>Thu, 11 Sep 2008 08:00:00 MST</pubDate>
	 <displayStart>2008-09-01 08:00:00</displayStart>
	 <displayEnd>2008-02-10 08:00:00</displayEnd>
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	 <title>Slight Decrease in Total ASRS Contribution Rate for FY 2009/2010</title>
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	 <description>Total ASRS Contribution rate decrease for FY 2009/2010</description>
	 <category>news</category>
	 <image></image>
	 <author>hrweb@email.arizona.edu</author>
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	 <pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2009 08:00:00 MST</pubDate>
	 <displayStart>2009-03-18 08:00:00</displayStart>
	 <displayEnd>2009-04-18 08:00:00</displayEnd>
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