Mandatory Ethics Training
by Department of Human Resources - January 6 , 2026
The new year means the state’s mandatory annual Ethics Training is once again required for all state-paid employees.
The Downstate Update
Tag results for Employee Resources
Let’s Build a More Inclusive Workplace Together
by Department of Human Resources - November 17 , 2025
At SUNY Downstate, inclusion and accessibility are at the heart of who we are. We’re excited to share highlights from the new Executive Order 31 (EO 31) training — an important step in making our university a model employer for individuals with...
WellNYS Daily To-Do and Frontline Newsletter for November 2025
by Employee Assistance Program - November 5 , 2025
November is a month that invites us to pause, reflect, and find strength amid the challenges we face, both individually and collectively. As the world continues to navigate times of uncertainty, conflict, and change, it is more important than ever...
Tags: Employee Assistance Program, Employee Resources, Wellness
Productivity Enhancement Program (PEP)
by Benefits Office - November 3 , 2025
The Productivity Enhancement Program (PEP) for 2026 allows eligible SUNY Management Confidential (MIC) and UUP represented employees to exchange up to eight previously accrued annual leave in return for a biweekly credit that reduces the employee's...
Tags: Employee Resources
NYS Flex Spending Account 2026 Open Enrollment
by Benefits Office - October 29 , 2025
The Office of Employee Relations (OER) has announced that the 2026 Open Enrollment Period for the New York State Flex Spending Account (FSA) Program runs from November 1, 2025 to 11:59 PM (EST) December 08, 2025. This time period is strictly enforced...
Tags: Benefits, Employee Resources
Mandatory Annual HR Trainings
by Department of Human Resources - August 27 , 2025
As a publicly funded institution, SUNY Downstate requires all state-paid employees to complete several mandatory HR trainings each year, in addition to any department-specific trainings.
Commission on Ethics and Lobbying in Government (COELIG) FAQs
by Department of Human Resources - August 1 , 2025
COELIG has released a list of frequently asked questions (FAQs) to provide answers to common questions state officers and employees may have when navigating the gift laws, outside activities and post-employment restrictions. Please review the attached...
New mandatory training for all HealthStream explainer
by Department of Human Resources - July 24 , 2025
To maintain our good standing as a publicly-funded institution, SUNY Downstate requires all state-paid employees to take a variety of mandatory HR trainings each year, in addition to each department’s role-specific trainings.