Frequently Asked Questions
- General Questions
- What specific requirements are included in the statute?
- Why two systems?
- What is a personnel system?
- What is a “civil service system” as required under s. 36.115, Wisconsin Statutes?
- What might change under the new personnel systems?
- What opportunities will there be for stakeholder groups and individual employees to have input on the development of the new personnel systems?
- When will the new personnel systems be effective?
- Who must approve the new personnel systems?
- Will the differences between classified and unclassified employees be reviewed?
- Will the use of limited term employees (LTEs) be reviewed?
- Will the implementation of the new personnel systems result in layoffs?
- Benefits
- Will State of Wisconsin retirement benefits change for UW System employees as a result of the new structures?
- Will the sick leave conversion programs be impacted ?
- Will sick leave and annual leave accrual programs be reviewed in the implementation of a new personnel system?
- Will a 2 person/married couple premium rate for health insurance be considered?
- Collective Bargaining and Shared Governance
- Compensation
- Employment Environment
- Hiring Process
- Titling and Classification