| Overall Rating | Gold |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 83.37 |
| Liaison | Ruairi O'Mahony |
| Submission Date | Feb. 11, 2022 |
University of Massachusetts Lowell
PA-12: Employee Compensation
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
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1.58 / 3.00 |
Kimberley
Casey Director of Compensation & Benefits Human Resources and Equal Opportunity and Outreach |
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Part 1. Living wage for employees
20.41
US/Canadian $
Percentage of employees that receive a living wage (benefits excluded):
94.30
Part 2. Living wage for employees of contractors
Yes
A list or brief description of significant on-site contractors:
Dining Services
Percentage of employees of on-site contractors known to receive a living wage or be covered by collective bargaining agreements (i.e., union contracts):
10.50
Part 3. Minimum total compensation for employees
125 percent
A brief description of the minimum total compensation provided to the institution’s lowest paid employee or pay grade:
Benefited employees (both full-time and part-time) receive benefits available through the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and the Group Insurance Commission for their health, life and disability insurance. Retirement benefits are available through the State Employees Retirement System. There is also a choice of another retirement plan known as the Optional Retirement Program for all benefited employees (with the exception of those in the 3 classified unions –Teamsters, Maintenance & Trades and Clerical, as well as the Post Doctoral Research Associates).
In addition, benefited employees are eligible for paid time off benefits such as holidays, sick, vacation and personal days (with the exception of most faculty who are eligible only for sick time but do not work summers). Dental benefits are available through the union or by a non-union welfare trust. Finally, UMass Lowell pays for all staff (and students) to have access to free public transportation through the Lowell Regional Transit Authority and a Merrimack Valley Regional Transit Authority.
In addition, benefited employees are eligible for paid time off benefits such as holidays, sick, vacation and personal days (with the exception of most faculty who are eligible only for sick time but do not work summers). Dental benefits are available through the union or by a non-union welfare trust. Finally, UMass Lowell pays for all staff (and students) to have access to free public transportation through the Lowell Regional Transit Authority and a Merrimack Valley Regional Transit Authority.
Optional Fields
No
A copy or brief description of the institution’s written policy stating its commitment to a living wage:
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Website URL where information about employee compensation is available:
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Additional documentation to support the submission:
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Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
Similar to many other institutions during the pandemic, UMass Lowell experienced fluctuating levels of regular and contract staffing resulting in significant changes to regular compensation and benefits. The compensation data used is from the beginning of academic year 2022 (7/1/2021), which most accurately reflects UMass Lowell staffing and compensation levels and is from less than one year prior to the STARS report submission.
The information presented here is self-reported. While AASHE staff review portions of all STARS reports and institutions are welcome to seek additional forms of review, the data in STARS reports are not verified by AASHE. If you believe any of this information is erroneous or inconsistent with credit criteria, please review the process for inquiring about the information reported by an institution or simply email your inquiry to stars@aashe.org.