UWinsite People Change Impacts & Benefits

UWinsite People (UWP) will bring about a host of changes. Read about how the new functionality will help you. 

Core HR - What's New For You

  • Update your personal info in just a few clicks! Whether it's a name change, new emergency contact, or updated qualifications - you can now handle it all yourself through UWinsite People No more paperwork or waiting for processing.
  • Planning to retire or move on? Simply submit your request through the portal, and UWP will take care of notifying everyone who needs to know. The system automatically kicks off all the necessary steps.
  • Need to add important documents to your file? Just upload them directly to your profile - whether it's a marriage certificate, name change document, or other official papers. It's as simple as attaching a file!
  • For managers: Keep track of your whole team at a glance! No more jumping between systems or hunting for information.

Payroll Records - Making Money Matters Simple

  • Changed your bank? Update your direct deposit details through UWP, it's secure, quick, and available whenever you need it.
  • When you need a Employment Verification Letter for lender, now it's in UWP. Select the function in the system and automatically receive a letter for downloading. 
  • Access your current and past pay statements and T4 slips with just a few clicks through the Employee Self-Service Portal.
  • Keep track of your time off with ease! Your pay statements now show a handy summary of your vacation days - both taken and available.

Taking Time Off Just Got Better!

  • Whether you're full-time or part-time, you'll have access to our new streamlined absence system.
  • Enter your time off once, and you're done! No more double entry - your vacation or leave time automatically syncs with payroll and your timecard, if applicable.
  • Request time off with just a few clicks. Need to attach a doctor's note or other document? You can do that right in UWP. Your request automatically goes to the right person for approval.
  • We're switching from days to hours to track vacation time - don't worry, your vacation entitlement stays exactly the same. This change just gives you more detailed tracking of your time off

Tracking Your Time - What's New?

  • Log your hours with a few clicks - no more paper timesheets!
  • Everything's digital, saving time for you and your supervisors
  • Check your approval status, hours, and schedule all in one place
  • Overtime and shift premiums? The system calculates them automatically
  • Time off requests sync right to your timecard - no double entry needed

 For Our Salaried Employees

  • Regular full-time hours? No timecard needed!
  • Only use timecards for extras like:
    • Overtime hours
    • Meal allowances
    • Special circumstances

About Overtime for Salaried Employees

  • Got extra work hours coming up? Get them approved first.
  • Working overtime? Just add it to your timecard.
  • Want time off instead of pay? Choose time in lieu and bank those hours for later. 
  • Find your banked time easily in the Absence module.

 For Our Part-Time Hourly Employees

  • Track your hours in UWP, no more emailing or marking it down on paper for your supervisor. 

Overtime Requests for Part-Time Employees

  • Your managers must approve any overtime before you works the additional hours, and you can request is right in UWP.
  • Once logged in UWP and approved, the system automatically calculates the applicable overtime rate.