Finance and Administration News
AFSCME 3200 Drive for donations for Sick Leave Pool now underway
Human Resources is currently soliciting donations for the AFSCME 3200 Bargaining Unit Sick Leave Pool portion of the Sick Leave Donation program.
OHIO continues to monitor ongoing negotiations between Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, OSU Health System
Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield ā which administers Ohioās health insurance plans ā and the OSU Health System are continuing their efforts to reach a new multi-year contract.
51ĀŅĀ× responds to federal court ruling on FLSA Overtime Rule
On Nov. 15, 2024, a federal judge in the Eastern District of Texas invalidated the Biden administrationās Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) overtime final rule. This decision eliminates the scheduled salary threshold increase previously set to take effect on Jan. 1, 2025, as well as the automatic updates planned to occur every three years.
51ĀŅĀ× extends 2024 Winter Break Closure
The 2024 51ĀŅĀ× Winter Break Closure will be extended to include Monday, Dec. 23, and Tuesday, Dec. 24. 51ĀŅĀ× closes annually from Dec. 25 through Jan. 1 to recognize and reward the contributions of all employees on all campuses.
51ĀŅĀ× recognized as stateās top āGreen Schoolā by Princeton Review for 2025
51ĀŅĀ× has been recognized as the top āGreen Schoolā in the state of Ohio, and among the āTop 50 Green Schoolsā nationally, within the Princeton Reviewās
As part of this list, OHIO is being recognized for its āsuperb sustainability practices, a strong foundation in sustainability education and a healthy quality of life for students on campus.ā