Many of you have been successfully utilizing our new process through PMP DocuSignwhich has allowed us to capture the necessary signatures and approvals for the PMPs.  For those who have not yet had an opportunity to submit a PMP via DocuSign, it is important to remember that a discussion with the next level reviewer, as well as the PMP review meeting with the employee, should take place prior to initiating the online DocuSign process for signatures.

Once the PMP form has been reviewed by the appropriate approver, and presented to the employee, you are ready to submit your completed PMP through PMP DocuSign.  For ease of submission, you will need the employee’s ID (this can be found in the Directory).  Please save the PMP form attachment using the following format:  Employee’s Last Name_First Name.  For example, Abrams_James.

Additional tools and resources, including the PMP forms, can be accessed here.  Questions around the PMP process should be directed to James Abrams, Employee/Labor Relations Manager at jabrams@umbc.edu.

Families First Coronavirus Relief Act (FFCRA) - Guidance for Graduate Assistants (GAs)

GAs are covered under the FFCRA and should discuss the need for COVID-19 related leave with their supervisors. The leave period requested must be during the GA's term of appointment to be eligible for FFCRA.  Leave must be approved by both the GA's supervisor and the Associate Dean of the Graduate School. Please note that GAs approved for leave under the FFCRA will be required to submit the Completion of Duties per Pay Period form, for the duration of the leave. 

Questions regarding GAs and FFCRA should be directed to Jeffrey Halverson, Associate Dean of the Graduate School (jeffhalv@umbc.edu) or Isabel Garrido, Assistant Dean for Administration, Policy and Compliance (garrido@umbc.edu). 

Please consult the links below for additional information and to access the form to request FFCRA leave.

FFCRA Summary chart

FFCRA Docusign form

Link to FFCRA FAQs