January 2019 – July 2022
A recent transportation email featured Wage Works, which uses pre-tax dollars to pay for commute expenses. Some employees were not able to log onto Wage Works, but that issue has been fixed. Go to the Wage Works link to learn more. https://commons.lbl.gov/display/hr/Benefits#benefitsComp-2014916678
While kids get time off for spring break, adults often still have to work. Those who may need assistance with childcare during this time can take advantage of the Lab’s back-up care program Bright Horizons. https://backupcare.lbl.gov/
This noon webinar is part of a monthly series on developing healthy behaviors, including exercise and nutrition, as well as advice on management of diabetes, cholesterol, and blood pressure. The presentation is open to all employees. https://www.healthnet.com/portal/member/content/iwc/mysites/uc/wellness_webinars.action
Costco representatives will offer membership incentives in the cafeteria lobby from noon to 2 p.m. on Tuesday, March 19 with a $20 Costco Cash Card for the Executive membership and a $10 Costco Cash Card for Gold Star membership.
UCPath will standardize business processes and use a UC shared service center — UCPath Center — to process HR, benefits, and payroll transactions. https://sites.google.com/lbl.gov/ucpath-lbl-home?pli=1
Families affected by the teachers strike in the Oakland School District can contact Bright Horizons for access to childcare during the strike. The Lab has contracted with Bright Horizons to provide back-up care in times of emergencies.
The deadline is approaching. You have until March 6 to comment on a proposed HR policy that will provide four weeks of paid parental leave for non-represented employees of the Lab to bond with a newborn or newly adopted child.
Using the UCPath self-service portal on your mobile device or desktop provides access to UCPath services such as viewing your accrued vacation balance, making changes to your personal information, managing your benefits, accessing pay stubs and W2s, and other HR-related services. http://ucpath.lbl.gov/
The Lab is offering Tickets at Work, a complimentary perk program that gives you access to 20 to 70% off on movies, hotels, shows, concerts, sporting events and more.
The Lab is soliciting comments for the next 30 days on a new HR policy that will provide four weeks of paid parental leave for non-represented employees of the Lab to bond with a newborn or newly adopted child. Comments can be made through March 6.