RF Announcements

Research Foundation Announcements Grants and Contracts

Effective April 4, 2022 all federal grant and cooperative agreement applications must include Baruch’s Unique Entity Identifier (SAM) CBKYNSMGNDD5.

Human Resources

New Minimum Wage: According to the New York State law the minimum wage is $16.00 effective January 1, 2024. All new On-boarding for employees that are appointed beyond this date, with an hourly rate below the minimum, must be modified.
Health Benefits Effective Date: The effective date of coverage is on the 1st of the month after a 30-day waiting period from an employee’s start date (e.g., If the start date is June 1, coverage begins on July 1 with the 30-day waiting period. If the start date is June 7, coverage begins on August 1 because of the 30-day waiting period).
H-1B1 Processing
Revised Time Leave Policy
Employee Complaints Policy Revision: RFCUNY’s policy governing Project Employee Complaints, Policy No. 510, has been amended to facilitate the orderly resolution of complaints filed by RFCUNY employees. For the complete text of the amended policy, log on to the Research Foundation website and go to www.rfcuny.org/RFWebsite/resources/review-policies-procedures/project-employee-complaints/
Retirement Annuity Plans Revisions: The plan documents governing RFCUNY’s Retirement Annuity and Supplemental Retirement Annuity Plans have been amended to bring them into compliance with tax code regulations concerning minimum required distributions from such plans. The changes are technical in nature and do not significantly affect the operation of the plans. You may request copies of the amended plan documents by contacting Annette Piecora.
Sabbatical Pay Policy: Effective with the 2006-2007 academic year and all retro appointments, CUNY faculty eligible to receive sabbatical pay through a grant administered by the RF will be placed on our payroll for the stipulated period and at a fringe benefit rate of 8%. There is no pension contribution by the RF.

OTPS

Procuring and Maintaining Equipment purchase with grant funds.
Mileage Reimbursement Increase: The mileage reimbursement was increased to 0.67 cents per mile, effective 1/1/2024

Last Updated: 10/01/2020