January 2019 – July 2022
You have until June 15 to make changes to your paycheck direct deposit information. The Lab will be switching over to UCPath this summer, and any changes to direct deposit information, including new sign-ups, can take from one to two pay cycles to take effect. Learn more at the UCPath website. https://sites.google.com/lbl.gov/ucpath-lbl-home/take-actions-employee-checklists?authuser=0
The Lab has over 50 financial policies that translate to hours of reading. The Chief Financial Officer’s staff selected the top five policies that every employee needs to read and understand. Pull up a seat and start reading. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Yv5Nv3AK-YjXI6hKUSorBYkqocBoHA48/view?usp=sharing
Due to COVID-19, a ban on domestic and foreign business travel continues until further notice. Travelers and Travel Arrangers should refrain from creating any new travel authorizations or reservations. Existing travel orders should be reviewed and canceled as appropriate. https://travel.lbl.gov/
Review this revised Lab guidance on when paid Administrative Leave and accrued leave can be used by Lab employees. All use of Administrative Leave must be approved by line management. The LETS sweep is Thursday. https://stratcomm-elements.lbl.gov/2020/03/24/guidance-on-the-use-of-administrative-leave/
This is a stressful time, and questions about how you are going to get paid and how you are going to take care of yourself and your family are critical. Learn more about these issues in a recently released HR FAQ. https://stratcomm-elements.lbl.gov/2020/03/14/lab-hr-faqs/
The Lab’s annual financial report for FY 2019 is available. A focus for the year has been on the many major scientific and infrastructure projects under way or that will soon be under way. Read more about the past year’s financial accomplishments and the Lab’s future goals. https://cfo.lbl.gov/annual_report.html
UCPath is all about transformation, replacing the existing HR and payroll systems, standardizing business processes, and providing a mobile-friendly self-service web portal. Transforming the Lab’s processes to work with UCPath takes expertise. Meet three of those experts. https://stratcomm-elements.lbl.gov/2020/01/21/three-questions-for-the-ucpath-business-process-team/
An annual physical inventory of accountable personal property is a key requirement of the Lab’s property management program. The Lab’s annual inventory campaign starts Jan. 6, 2020. Selected assets have been distributed to divisions for validation. https://procurement.lbl.gov/welcome-to-procurement-property/property-management/inventories/
Effective Dec. 16, Lab employees can provide their banking information to enable direct deposit of travel and accounts payable reimbursements, and make other updates as needed. Click for instructions. Direct deposit for payroll is done separately via the Employee Self Service site. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1D3iK4JI-JL2EgGS9RGR5bVqQMRYPHdnR/view
To ensure that your W-2 information is accurately reported to the IRS and Social Security Administration, verify that your address is correct in Employee Self Service. If changes are needed, update your information as soon as possible. Contact payroll@lbl.gov for questions.