Human Resources & Equal Opportunity & Outreach

The Office of Human Resources and Equal Opportunity and Outreach strives to design, develop and implement a comprehensive program that serves the university community by attracting, rewarding and retaining high quality faculty and staff.

Guidance on Furloughs and Temporary Layoffs Information on furloughs for faculty and staff
Unemployment Benefits Info Information on filing a claim with the Massachusetts Department of Unemployment Assistance (DUA)
Voluntary Separation Incentive Program Information on UMass Lowell's Voluntary Separation Incentive Plan for staff
Strategies for Working Remotely Information for workers and managers on how to best work remotely
Families First Coronavirus Response Act The FFCRA extends certain additional benefits to employees including paid sick leave for COVID-19 related illness
Workplace Concerns about COVID-19 Exposure Options available to employees who may face workplace concerns during the coronavirus pandemic

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The Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is a UMass Lowell-sponsored program to provide employees with free, confidential assistance with stress, substance abuse, family concerns and other personal problems. ComPsych® is your provider of GuidanceResources® services. Learn more.

The office provides services to prospective, current, and retired University employees. Working closely with department administrators, the Office of Human Resources and Equal Opportunity and Outreach is committed to delivering programs and services that support the University’s mission of teaching, research and service to the community.

UMass Lowell publishes an Annual Security Report in compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act.

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