| Overall Rating | Gold - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 65.57 |
| Liaison | Derek Nichols |
| Submission Date | Sept. 16, 2015 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
University at Buffalo
PA-9: Employee Compensation
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
3.00 / 3.00 |
Sue
Krzystofiak Assistant Vice President Human Resources |
Number of employees:
Number of staff and faculty covered by sustainable compensation standards, guidelines, or policies; and/or collective bargaining agreements:
Does the institution have employees of contractors working on-site as part of regular and ongoing campus operations?:
Number of employees of contractors working on campus:
Number of employees of contractors covered by sustainable compensation standards, guidelines, or policies and/or collective bargaining agreements:
A brief description of the sustainable compensation standards, guidelines, or policies; and/or collective bargaining agreements covering staff, faculty and/or employees of contractors:
For the employees on the New York State payroll wages are determined by negotiations between the New York State Governor’s Office of Employee Relations and the labor unions representing the employees. For the employees not having union representation the University follows the Fair Labor Standards Act, NYS Labor Laws, the Federal Minimum Wage Guidelines and the Department of Labor Prevailing Wage Guidelines for contractors. The University provides a generous benefit package to full time employees. The Western New York area is also an affordable area to reside in terms of housing, consumables, transportation, etc. In addition the University seeks to attract, retain and motivate competent personnel along with a generous benefit package and above average working conditions, ensuring that employees receive an overall sustainable wage.
All employees / contractors are covered by collective bargaining agreements:
- Faculty and staff of the United University Professions (UUP)
- Staff of the Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA)
- Non-management / non-supervisory staff (CSEA)
-Campus Dining and Shops (CSEA)
For information about CSEA, visit https://cseany.org/
For information about UUP, visit http://uupinfo.org/
Does the institution wish to pursue Part 2 of this credit (assessing employee compensation)?:
Number of staff and faculty that receive sustainable compensation:
Number of employees of contractors that receive sustainable compensation:
A brief description of the standard(s) against which compensation was assessed:
Because all employees and employees of contractors are paid in accordance to the New York State Department of Labor prevailing wage (updated annually) and have additional benefits, the university is confident it is providing a sustainable wage that meets or exceeds the basic economic, physical, and social needs of employees and their dependents.
A brief description of the compensation (wages and benefits) provided to the institution’s lowest paid regular, full-time employees:
State Employees:
$13.09 per hour/$27,335 annual. With Health, Dental and vision insurance, Retirement, vacation, sick and personal leave. Tuition assistance, etc.
Research Foundation Employees:
$11.21 per hour/$23,400 annual with similar benefits
A brief description of the compensation (wages and benefits) provided to the institution’s lowest paid regular, part-time employees:
State Employees:
$13.09 per hour, and if greater than 50% FTE, full benefits, if less than 50% then no health, dental or medical, but may accrue vacation, sick and personal leave
Research Foundation:
$2,900 @ 6% FTE with limited benefits
A brief description of the compensation (wages and benefits) provided to the institution’s lowest paid temporary (non-regular) staff:
State Employees: $13.09 per hour, no benefits
A brief description of the compensation (wages and benefits) provided to the institution’s lowest paid temporary (non-regular, adjunct or contingent) faculty:
Equivalent of approximately $2,400 per semester for a 3 credit hour course, retirement and sick leave eligibility. Must teach 2 course to be eligible for health
A brief description of the compensation (wages and benefits) provided to the institution’s lowest paid student employees (graduate and/or undergraduate, as applicable):
$8.75/hr, no benefits.
The local legal minimum hourly wage for regular employees:
Does the institution have an on-site child care facility, partner with a local facility, and/or provide subsidies or financial support to help meet the child care needs of faculty and staff?:
Does the institution offer a socially responsible investment option for retirement plans?:
The website URL where information about the institution’s sustainable compensation policies and practices is available:
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
This is an ongoing assessment of our sustainable compensation efforts.
Students are not part of this assessment.
The number of employees of contractors fluctuates throughout the year--this is a snapshot taken in spring of 2015.
This is an ongoing assessment of our sustainable compensation efforts.
Students are not part of this assessment.
The number of employees of contractors fluctuates throughout the year--this is a snapshot taken in spring of 2015.
The information presented here is self-reported. While AASHE staff review portions of all STARS reports and institutions are welcome to seek additional forms of review, the data in STARS reports are not verified by AASHE. If you believe any of this information is erroneous or inconsistent with credit criteria, please review the process for inquiring about the information reported by an institution or simply email your inquiry to stars@aashe.org.