Due to financial uncertainty created by COVID – 19, the University of Oregon has implemented a freeze on the following pay actions: stipends, overloads, retention increases, expansion of duties, reclassifications (exclusions), work-out-of-class, and special merit increases. Faculty stipends and overloads and SEIU work-out-of-class requests will be reviewed in accordance with UO and unit policies and collective bargaining agreements, to the extent applicable, before applying the exception process.

This action complements existing budget management measures, such as the current hiring freeze, that are in effect as we respond to financial impacts of COVID-19.

Pay actions as listed above require a justification form. For guidance and information about this action including the form and exception request process, visit the Freeze on Pay Actions webpage.