Unemployment Insurance
All employees of the University of Houston-Clear Lake are covered by unemployment insurance. Unemployment insurance is designed to compensate an individual for a portion of wages lost due to termination without cause from his/her job, is paid by your employer, and administered by the Texas Workforce Commission. For additional information, refer to the University of Houston System Administration Memorandum, 02.E.01. The Texas Workforce Commission can be contacted at www.twc.state.tx.us.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
The University provides an EAP program through the University of Texas Houston Health Science Center. Some of the services provided through confidential counseling are: professional issues, stress, child-related issues, legal questions, work group conflicts, family problems, personal problems and financial issues. For additional information, click on the following link: www.uteap.org.
Tuition Reimbursement Program
This program offers financial assistance to UHCL employees who want to pursue a degree or attend college courses for professional development. Reimbursement of educational expenses is considered taxable income in accordance with the Internal Revenue Service.
All benefits-eligible employees of the University are eligible to apply for reimbursement of tuition and/or fees. The individual must have six months of continuous service at the time of application for reimbursement and shall not have any financial obligations to the state of Texas in accordance with policy.
The attached document states the tuition reimbursement policy in full as well as the form required to apply for the benefit.
