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 staff units
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

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.

University Creates Employee Resource Groups.

The university has established Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) to assist in accomplishing its strategic diversity and inclusion goals and to create a supportive and engaging community where everyone feels accepted, appreciated, respected and valued for their contributions. Learn more.

University Creates Employee Resource Groups.

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