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Supplementary Resources
Weber State University has additional resources and policies for more of life’s big and ongoing events.
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Major Accident
If you experience a major accident, you may need to take leave for an extended period of time.
Weber State University has policies in place outlining which specific types of leave an employee should apply for depending on their circumstances.
Types of Leave
- Long-Term Disability (LTD)
- Family and Medical Leave (FMLA)
- Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Request for Accommodation
Additional Resources
Voluntary Shared Leave (VSL)
- Weber State’s Voluntary Shared Leave (VSL) program can help employees who need additional leave time.
Benevolence Fund
- The Weber State Benevolence Fund is an employee assistance program funded entirely by donations from WSU employees. Its sole purpose is to provide financial help to fellow employees when they have experienced a catastrophic event.
- Procedure for Benevolence Fund Request
- Application for Benevolence Fund
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Injury at Work
If you receive an injury while on the job, please refer to the links and instructions provided by Human Resources and Risk Management to properly report the incident.
Accident Reporting
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Substance Abuse Treatment
Blomquist Hale Employee Assistance (EAP) offers education and counseling, as well as appropriate referrals, for many issues including substance abuse.
Public treatment resources along the Wasatch Front include:
- Weber Human Services
237 26th St., Ogden, UT – 801-625-3700
- Davis Behavioral Health
934 S. Main St., Layton, UT – 801-797-3608
A full list of licensed substance abuse treatment facilities throughout Utah can be found at the Utah Department of Substance Abuse and Mental Health website or by calling 801-538-3939.
- Weber Human Services
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Childcare
Weber State has multiple childcare options for students, employees and community members’ children.
Melba S. Lehner Children’s School & Kindergarten
The Melba S. Lehner Children's School offers an array of childcare programs available to WSU employees, students and members of the community.
Care about Childcare
Care About Childcare - Weber State serves Weber, Davis and Morgan counties. They work with licensed childcare facilities to help sustain and increase the quality of care available to all families.
PEHP FLEX$ Dependent Daycare
You can use a daycare flex account to pay for eligible daycare expenses for dependents.
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Child Going to College
Out-of-Network Insurance
Check your Benefits Summary to see if your plan has out-of-network benefits. Some PEHP plans pay benefits for out-of-network providers.
However, PEHP doesn’t pay for any services from certain providers, regardless if you have an out-of-network benefit.
WSU Tuition Benefit
If your child or children plan on attending Weber State, they may qualify for discounted tuition at WSU.
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Church Mission/Military
Out-of-Network Insurance
Check your Benefits Summary to see if your plan has out-of-network benefits. Some PEHP plans pay benefits for out-of-network providers.
However, PEHP doesn’t pay for any services from certain providers, regardless if you have an out-of-network benefit.
Return to Weber
The Return to Weber guide can help students transition back to Weber State after a prolonged absence, such as for a church mission or military service.
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Leaving the University
WSU Employee Exit Process
Once a separation e-PAR has been submitted and approved indicating you will be leaving Weber State University, there is an employee exit process to follow for leaving.
Retirement Account
You may choose to roll over your WSU retirement account balances into a different account. Contact your TIAA or Utah Retirement Systems representative for more information.
COBRA
Medical, life, dental and disability insurance coverage ends at the end of your last work day at Weber State.
PEHP and EMI will send COBRA information directly to separating employees.
Employees may be eligible for temporary continuation of health insurance benefits after employment ends, in accordance with COBRA.
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Retirement
Thinking about your retirement? Visit WSU’s retirement website to learn more about our retirement plans and steps for retiring employees.
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Aging Parents
FMLA
Under the Family and Medical Leave Act, you may qualify for unpaid time off to care for an immediate family member (spouse, child or parent) with a serious health condition.
PEHP FLEX$ Dependent Daycare
You can use a daycare flex account to pay for eligible daycare expenses for dependents, including aging parents if you claim them as your dependents.
Blomquist Hale
Counseling is available through the Blomquist Hale Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
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Pet Insurance
Pet insurance discounts are offered through PEHP.