All employees and managers are invited to join a webinar on Wednesday, Oct. 14 at 11 a.m. to learn more about the new wage and visa regulations released by the Department of Labor and the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. Bring your questions. https://go.balglobal.com/Upcoming_Changes_to_the_H-1B_Program_October142020_webinar
Important Federal Immigration Policy Updates
New wage and visa regulations were released by the Department of Labor and the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services on October 8. These changes are significant and impactful to the Lab and to its population of foreign national nonimmigrant employees, notably H1B and green card applicants. https://hrss.lbl.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/22/2020/10/Important-Federal-Immigration-Policy-Updates-Oct-2020.pdf
Oct. 13 Webinar On After-Tax Accounts
The UC Retirement Savings Program offers the opportunity to save with after-tax contributions through the Defined Contributions Plan. Learn more about the benefits of the plan as well as rolling over contributions to a Roth IRA at a Fidelity webinar on Oct. 13 at 10 a.m. https://fmr.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_H2Fnldt2QqmqBFRP-LRrUA
Check Out the New FAIR Program Website
The FAIR Office, which helps prevent discriminatory behavior at the Lab, has a new website. The FAIR acronym stands for Fundamental Rights, Affirmative Action, Impartial Investigations, and Respectful Environment. Other offices, such as Institutional Assurance and Integrity, partner with FAIR. https://fair.lbl.gov/community-resources#h.kb9cizj78hhz
Pathway to Retirement Webinar on September 15
Whether it’s months or years away, your pathway to retirement starts now. On September 15 at 1 p.m., UC and Fidelity will have a Pathway to Retirement educational webinar to help Lab employees plan for financial security and enjoy their retirement. Register for the webinar on the Fidelity website. https://fmr.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_CyWqc-mOSjalbI3wZQqe8g
UCPath Update: Confirm and Update Tax Info Quickly
Updating your W-4 tax information and status is now easily accessible in UCPath. You can also update your direct deposit and other profile information at any time in the system. Learn more about the other self-service features available in UCPath. https://sites.google.com/lbl.gov/ucpath-lbl-home/about/news-and-updates
Retirement Seminars Slated for This Fall
The UC Berkeley Retirement Center hosts various pre-retirement and long-term care planning seminars to help Lab staff prepare for the important transition of retirement. The seminars scheduled for this fall include “Planning for Life in Retirement” and “Estate Planning.” https://retirement.berkeley.edu/prp
August 28 Webinar on Health Savings Accounts
HealthEquity — which manages UC’s Health Savings Account program — is hosting a webinar on August 28 at noon. Register to learn more about using health savings accounts to save on healthcare premiums and accelerate long-term savings. https://calendar.google.com/event?action=TEMPLATE&tmeid=NGM1Z2RicjQ5bGd2NDg2cXRqM21waXJiNTYgbGJsLmdvdl80czRycmcxMmw2ZXFnNm5jbWMya3QwdmNnZ0Bn&tmsrc=lbl.gov_4s4rrg12l6eqg6ncmc2kt0vcgg%40group.calendar.google.com
Power Outages and Administrative Leave
Potential power outages this week may affect teleworking staff. Paid administrative leave is available for staff that are prevented from working under certain conditions. If you are in this situation talk with your supervisor. Read the email message for more information. https://stratcomm-elements.lbl.gov/2020/08/18/august-18-use-of-admin-leave-for-employees-affected-by-power-outages/
Search Committee Hiring Best Practice Training
Hiring is one of the most important processes any organization undertakes, impacting present needs, future success, and the chance to reinforce culture and values. Training on how to make the hiring process more equitable and compliant is now available online and can be taken at any time. https://uc.sumtotal.host/core/pillarRedirect?relyingParty=LM&url=app%2Fmanagement%2FLMS_ActDetails.aspx%3FActivityId%3D402249%26UserMode%3D0&domain=24