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Ramp Health, Healthy Perspective Digest, June 2023

This month’s digest includes:

• Diversify Your Work Out – Have a wide variety of exercise combinations to mix up your routine
• A Perfect Picnic – Renourish in nature
• Summer Produce – Explore the latest and greatest in-season fruits and veggies
• Home Safety – Enjoy fun and relaxation instead of injury
• Sun Styling – Stay healthy while looking fashionable
• I Don’t Feel Like It – Break the cycle of procrastination

Thank you for allowing us the opportunity to incorporate healthy habits into your lifestyle. We hope you enjoy this months’ digest (please view attachment to read full articles). Please feel free to reach out with any questions or to schedule a free and private consultation with Wellness Coach Deb at dpatetta@wcusa.com. Thanks!

Attachment:     Healthy Perspective Digest June 2023 - PDF

AFSCME Vacation Sell Back 2023

To: All AFSCME Employees
From: Joe Morgan, Executive Director, Human Resources
Date: May 23, 2023
Re: Payment for Unused Vacation Days

As per the AFSCME Agreement, employees who have completed five or more years of continuous full-time employment are permitted to sell back up to five vacation days per fiscal year. Employees who qualify must have accrued a minimum of 30 vacation days as of June 30, 2023 to be eligible for the sell back.

All eligible employees interested in selling back vacation time must complete the attached form and send it to the Payroll Department no later than July 5, 2023. Vacation sell back payments will be issued on July 15th, 2023.

Only those employees interested in selling back unused vacation time should complete the request form.

Attachment:     AFSCME Vacation Sell Back Form 2023

Employee Assistance Program: June is LGBTQIA+ Pride Month

June is LGBTQIA+ Pride Month, commemorating the first Pride protest which was led outside the Stonewall Inn in New York in 1969.

Like with any identity, feeling different or unaccepted can be a significant risk factor for mental health struggles. Surrounding yourself with people who love you, believe in you, cheer for you, and listen to you is critical to boosting mental health. The attached LGBTQIA+ Mental Health and Self-Care Resource Guide features ways you can make positive connections, whether you’re in crisis, curious about therapy, in need of peer support, or interested in community action, allyship, and advocacy.

Please also be reminded that our EAP, CCA@YourService, offers you and your family members free, confidential access to support, guidance and referrals for any issue on your mind. Counselors and Work-Life Specialists can be reached confidentially 24/7 at 800-833-8707. You can also log on to www.myccaonline.com for information and resources related to emotional health, sexuality, diversity and equity, health and safety, and much more.

However you choose to honor Pride Month, we hope your celebrations are safe and meaningful.

Attachment:     LGBTQIA+ Mental Health and Self-Care Resource Guide

Revised Summer Building Schedule

Starting this week, the building HVAC Operating Schedule for the Summer of 2023 will be as follows:

Buildings that are operating on Fridays include:

• BH CB CC ED FM GW JLC LH MG PAC PEC ST EX WH (on request)

Buildings that are shut off on Fridays include:

• BC C1-4 CH EA IRC MH NH RH SH WE Library 111Hof

Buildings operating on Saturdays or Sundays include:

• CC/PAC (on request) GW CB(Selected Saturdays)

All building HVAC systems will be shut off on official college holidays.

Please contact Wayne Deak at WDeak@Middlesexcc.edu or x2567 with any questions

Ten Month Faculty Last Three Paychecks of the Spring Semester

As a reminder, full-time faculty members who get paid over 10 months will be paid their last three paychecks of the spring semester on May 17, 2023, which is the last day of faculty obligation. These payments are for period end May 30, June 15 and June 30 and will be paid via direct deposit.

If you have any questions please call the Payroll Department at ext. 3120.

Calculating Time off During the Summer Work Schedule

35 Hour Week – Extended Days

For employees working a four day Monday–Thursday schedule (extended days), time off will be calculated proportionally and still in quarter increments based on a 7 hour day. For example, an employee who takes a full extended day off will need to charge 8.75 hours on their timecard (1.25 days).

If an employee wants to take a portion of a day, they need to charge the time in quarter day increments still based on a 7 hour day (1.75 hours).

• ¼ day = 1.75 hours
• ½ day = 3.5 hours
• ¾ day = 5.25 hours
• 1 day = 7 hours
• 1 extended day = 8.75 hours

For example, if an employee wants to take a half of a day off, they must deduct 3.5 hours from their end time. So if they work until 5:15pm, they should leave 3.5 hours earlier which would be 1:45pm. If they need more time than that, they would need to charge a ¾ day which is 5.25 hours.

40 Hour Week – Extended Days

For employees working a four day Monday–Thursday schedule (extended days), time off will be calculated proportionally and still in quarter increments based on an 8 hour day. For example, an employee who takes a full extended day off will need to charge 10 hours on their timecard (1.25 days).

If an employee wants to take a portion of a day, they need to charge the time in quarter day increments still based on an 8 hour day (2 hours).

• ¼ day = 2 hours
• ½ day = 4 hours
• ¾ day = 6 hours
• 1 day = 8 hours
• 1 extended day = 10 hours

For example, if an employee wants to take a half of a day off, they must deduct 4 hours from their end time. So if they work until 5pm, they should leave 4 hours earlier which would be 1pm. If they need more time than that, they would need to charge a ¾ day which is 6 hours.

If you have any questions, please contact the Payroll Department (ext. 3120) or the Human Resources Department (ext. 2522).

Employee Assistance Program: AAPI Mental Health and Self-Care Resources

In recognition of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, which is in May, the College’s Employee Assistance Program (EAP) have compiled the attached list of national and community-based resources that support AAPI mental health, self-care, safety, social action, and allyship.

Please be reminded that support is always available through the Employee Assistance Program. CCA@YourService can help you and your family members by providing free, confidential access to emotional and mental-wellbeing resources, including:

• 24/7 phone access to professional counseling
• referrals to short-term professional counseling for any issue that’s on your mind
• resources and referrals to support self-care for mind, body and spirit
• online articles, tips and self-assessments to help identify signs, symptoms and treatment options for various conditions

CALL, LOG ON, OR CONNECT.

800-833-8707

www.myccaonline.com
Access Code: MCEAP

Attachment:     AAPI Mental Health and Self-Care Resources

Healthy Perspective Digest, May 2023

This month’s digest includes:

• Actively Enhance Well-Being – exercise as part of a stress management plan
• Curb The Cravings – ways to curb food cravings.
• The Brain-Gut Connection – mood lifting foods.
• Lose Yourself in the Moment – activities to get lost in the moment and
• Building A Strong Foundation – pillars that build the foundation for a healthy weight.
• Pull Out or Ride the Storm – the emotional side of investing.

Thank YOU for allowing us the opportunity to incorporate healthy habits into your lifestyle. We hope you enjoy this month’s digest (Please view attachment to read full articles).

Please feel free to reach out with any questions or to schedule a private consultation with Wellness Coach Deb at dpatetta@wcusa.com. Thanks!

Attachment:     Healthy Perspective Digest - May 2023 PDF