Benefits Summary
A snapshot of the benefits
There are countless benefits to becoming a Blugold employee including health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, retirement programs, vacation time, medical leave and worker's compensation.
To view the benefits you may be eligible for, check out the 2020 Employee Benefit Summaries or ASK Alex.
2019 Benefit Summaries
University Staff Employees (hourly Employees)
Faculty, Academic Staff, and Limited appointees
Employee Wellness and EAP
Employee wellness is a type of preventative benefit offered here. It's a set of completely free resources for all employee types to assist with work and life issues. Check out these options:
- FEI EAP : Free, confidential, 24/7 assistance for ANY work or personal life issue you or your family members may face. Username: SOWI
- Seven dimensions of employee wellness: Resources for your physical, social, intellectual, emotional, occupational, spiritual and environmental development.
Note: Not every employment category at UW-Eau Claire is eligible for all types of benefits. If you become a Blugold employee, Human Resources will walk you through your specific situation.
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