2021 Thanksgiving Recess Closure

Office of Human Resources

The Office of Human Resources will be closed for the University’s Thanksgiving recess on Thursday, November 25 and Friday, November 26. OHR will reopen on Monday, November 29. If you have an inquiry during this time, please submit an online request to OHR.

Orientation Before and After Thanksgiving Recess

During the week of November 22 (before the Thanksgiving holiday), orientation for new staff and All-Temps will occur as normal on Monday, November 22. There will be no All-Temps orientation on Wednesday, November 24.

Orientation for both new staff and All-Temps employees will take place as regularly scheduled the week of November 29 (after Thanksgiving).


Other Special Hours and Closures

UPMC MyHealth@Work Center

The UPMC MyHealth@Work Health and Wellness Center will be closed on Thursday, November 25 (Thanksgiving Day) and Friday, November 26.

If you are experiencing symptoms of COVID-19, please follow the recommended University guidelines. In the case of an emergency, please visit the closest emergency room.

Please visit the MyHealth@Work Health and Wellness Center webpage for more information and to schedule an appointment, or call the Center at 412-647-4949 for any questions you may have.

UPMC Member Services (including BMS and eBenefits)

UPMC Member Services will be closed on Thursday, November 25 (Thanksgiving Day), but will be open on Friday, November 26 from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. ET.

Davis Vision Customer Service

The Davis Vision Customer Service call center will be closed on Thursday, November 25 (Thanksgiving Day), but will be open on Friday, November 26 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET.

United Concordia Customer Service

United Concordia Customer Service will be closed on Thursday, November 25 (Thanksgiving Day) and Friday, November 26.

TIAA

TIAA's customer service will be closed on Thursday, November 25 (Thanksgiving Day), but will be open on Friday, November 26 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET.

University Pension Center

The University Pension Center, which manages the defined benefit pension plan, will be closed on Thursday, November 25 (Thanksgiving Day) and Friday, November 26.

The Hartford

The Hartford's customer service will be closed on Thursday, November 25 (Thanksgiving Day) and Friday, November 26.

Unum

Unum's customer service will be closed on Thursday, November 25 (Thanksgiving Day) and Friday, November 26.

MetLife Disability Call Center

MetLife's Disability Call Center will be closed on Thursday, November 25 (Thanksgiving Day), and will operate regular hours on Friday, November 26.

Corestream (PittPerks Customer Support)

Corestream, which administers customer support for PittPerks, will be closed on Thursday, November 25 (Thanksgiving Day) and Friday, November 26.

Amplifon

Amplifon customer service will be closed on Thursday, November 25 (Thanksgiving Day) and Friday, November 26.


As a reminder, we encourage you to review the University-wide Closure and Class Cancellation policy and consider signing up to receive notifications via the University's Emergency Notification Service so that you can stay informed in the event of an emergency.