Benefits
A page within Human Resources
Below is a brief description of the benefits offered at UW-La Crosse. Click the heading for more information including eligibility, plan costs, etc. Some benefits programs offered at UW-La Crosse vary slightly based on employee type. It is helpful to know your appointment percentage and employee type to make the best use of these benefits information.
Leave benefits
UW-La Crosse offers a variety of paid leave including sick leave, personal holiday, legal holiday, and vacation to eligible employees. Leave time allocated is dependent upon employee type and appointment percentage. For more information about leave time feel free to contact Human Resources.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Employee Assistance Program offers free counseling sessions for employees. General information can be found on the Universities of Wisconsin EAP website.
Other benefits/perquisites
- Parking permits for commuter lots are available to employees and can be purchased with pre-tax payroll deductions.
- U-Pass allows employees to purchase an annual MTU bus pass with pre-tax payroll deductions.
- The LifeSuite program offers travel assistance, legal services, beneficiary financial counseling, and legacy planning services to all active, WRS-eligible, State of Wisconsin employees. The program is free of charge and no enrollment is required.
- Employee education assistance allows eligible employees to apply to receive reimbursement for one job-related or career-related course per term.
- Edvest college savings plan allows you to save for your child's college education (payroll deduction not available).
- A9 Eatery offers an on campus dining experience with food prepared free from the nine major allergens.
- REC Membership allows UWL faculty, staff and affiliates to purchase access to the Recreational Eagle Center (REC) via payroll deduction. The REC features an indoor track, fitness equipment, courts, climbing gym, the EZONE Esports & Gaming space.
- Mitchell Hall Pool is available to faculty & staff for FREE. Just bring your Eagle ID. Lap swim hours are offered during the academic year only, around lunchtime Monday-Friday with evening and weekend hours as well. Access is through the locker rooms on the lower level.
- Hetzel Fieldhouse Walking Track located on the 2nd floor, the track is available to faculty & staff who want to walk or run indoors for FREE. Just bring your Eagle ID. The hours are typically Monday-Friday from 11am-1pm.
- Lactation/Family Rooms
- Well Wisconsin Program
- Computer Software
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness
Contact us
- Benefits, Leave, & WC Specialist
- Graff Main Hall
- jwiesjahn@uwlax.edu
- 608.785.6498
Specialty areas:
Employee Benefits, Leaves of Absence (FMLA, Paid Parental Leave, Medical Leave), Worker's Compensation and ADA.