January 2019 – July 2022
Berkeley Lab is proud to join the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine’s new Partner Network to work toward targeted, collective action on addressing and preventing sexual harassment across all disciplines. Learn more about the Partner Network and the Lab’s commitment. https://sites.google.com/lbl.gov/fair/community-resources?authuser=0#h.kb9cizj78hhz
The Bright Horizons Back-Up Care benefit makes it easier to find reliable care in advance or at the last minute. Learn more about your back-up care benefit so that your children and adult or elder relatives are well cared for — even when you have to be at work — at this webinar on Feb. 19 at 9 a.m. https://event.on24.com/eventRegistration/EventLobbyServlet?target=reg20.jsp&referrer=&eventid=2766089&sessionid=1&key=7B2092C0CDC86C0C2258B862C266DCBF®Tag=&sourcepage=register
The University of California offers the Pathway to Retirement educational webcast to help employees plan for financial security and enjoy all that retirement brings. Join the next session on Thursday, Feb. 11, at 1 p.m. Registration is required for this Zoom presentation. https://fmr.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_pF-0gTmdRQSZg0iibcPS9A
Due to the Lab’s transition to UCPath, employees will receive two 1095-C forms: one will verify health coverage in the Lab’s HRIS system, and the other will verify health coverage for the remainder of the year in UCPath. If needed, direct any questions to benefits@lbl.gov. https://sites.google.com/lbl.gov/ucpath-lbl-home?pli=1
The California Family Rights Act (CFRA) has been amended to expand the category of family members for whom an employee may take leave to provide care to include grandparents, grandchildren, and siblings. Employees may request leave under the revised CFRA by emailing disabilitymanagement@lbl.gov. https://hr.lbl.gov/2021/01/15/cfra-changes-communication/
To ensure the information on your W-2 is complete and accurate, please take action by January 15. If you wish to claim exemption from withholding in 2021, you must make this choice in UCPath before Feb. 15. Read this information closely and mark your calendar for additional upcoming deadlines. https://sites.google.com/lbl.gov/ucpath-lbl-home?pli=1
The “second choice window” is an opportunity for Savings Choice participants to switch prospectively from Savings Choice to Pension Choice. Have you thought of changing from Savings Choice retirement to the Pension? Now may be your opportunity. https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/retirement-benefits/2016-retirement-choice/second-choice-window-for-savings-choice-participants.html
There are three important regulatory updates to visa and immigration issues that include changes to wage threshold rules, visas, and the DACA program. Supervisors and others who might be impacted by these changes should read more about it. https://hr.lbl.gov/2020/12/18/three-important-immigration-updates/
Berkeley Lab has established a temporary Emergency Leave Donation Program to assist colleagues who need additional leave for absences related to COVID-19 circumstances. Consider donating your vacation time to those in need, such as employees who have used all other options. https://ehs.lbl.gov/2020/07/06/covid-19-emergency-leave-donation-program/
As 2020 comes to a close, there are some important reminders and announcements related to your pay, taxes, and benefits. To ensure the information on your W-2 is complete and accurate, take action by Jan. 15. Read closely and mark your calendar for additional upcoming deadlines. https://sites.google.com/lbl.gov/ucpath-lbl-home?pli=1