Emergency Closure

Employee Hardship Assistance Program

The Employee Hardship Assistance Program, funded and administered through the USF Foundation, provides financial assistance to employees who have been directly impacted by a natural disaster. The program is designed to offer immediate relief for urgent needs, such as temporary housing, home repairs, medical expenses, and other unforeseen costs related to the hardship. By supporting employees during times of crisis, the program reflects the 黑料老司机鈥檚 commitment to the well-being and resilience of our employees.

Eligibility Criteria

To qualify for the Employee Hardship Assistance Program, employees must meet the following criteria:

1. Employee Eligibility:

  • Applicants must be current, active employees of the 黑料老司机 for the duration of the hardship.
  • Full-time or part-time ongoing employees paid on an hourly or salaried basis.
  • Employees who have a base salary of $105,000 or below.
  • Student and Temporary employees are not eligible for the Employee Hardship Assistance Program, but helpful student resources can be found in the USF Hurricane Guide for support following a hurricane. 

2. Disaster Type:

The natural disaster must be officially declared by local, state, or federal authorities (e.g., hurricanes, floods, wildfires, or other unforeseen acts of God). The program will provide assistance for disasters impacting employees鈥� verified residence within a designated disaster or evacuation zone as established by state/local/federal government.

3. Financial Hardship:

Employees must demonstrate that they have experienced significant financial hardship due to the disaster or covered situation that will not be paid for by insurance or other reimbursements. This could include:

  • loss of livable housing due to structural damages caused by fire or natural disaster.
  • death or serious injury of a family or household member.
  • serious illness or injury.
  • temporary financial hardship means a hardship event rather than pre-existing financial difficulties, such as prior past due bills. 

4. Location of Residence:

Employees must reside within a zone officially impacted by the natural disaster (e.g., designated evacuation areas, regions declared under a state of emergency).

5. Documentation:

Employees must submit proof of residence in the affected area and documentation of the financial hardship (e.g., damage reports, insurance claims, receipts for emergency expenses, medical bills).