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MIT's Human Resources Officers (HROs) provide support and guidance on issues affecting work, job performance, annual reviews, training, hiring practices, leaves of absence, discipline, compensation, harassment or discrimination concerns, layoffs, reorganizations, and conflict resolution. Find your HRO and request help.

 

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Employment verification: If you are an MIT employee who is applying for a loan or credit card, signing a lease, undergoing a background check, or otherwise need proof of employment or income, you or your lender must contact MIT's employment verifier directly:

Request employment verification or email Payroll at payroll@mit.edu.

Loan forgiveness: If you are applying for student loan forgiveness, email Payroll at payroll@mit.edu.

Do not contact Human Resources for verifying employment or loan forgiveness. 

 

Contact the HR/Payroll Service Center: http://vpf.mit.edu/payroll, payroll@mit.edu or 617-253-4255.

For current employees, the MIT electronic Form W-2 (eW-2) and instructions are available online through Atlas. (Select W-2s under About Me > Money Matters.)

 

Employee Leaves

See our comprehensive Employee Leaves site for details on leaves, including maternity leave, leaves for illness, unpaid leaves, and much more. 

Vacation Tracking

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Sick Leave

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