January 2019 – July 2022
UC offers a “no lapse in pay” option that ensures that eligible employees retiring on July 1 will receive their first retirement benefit payment on Aug. 1. Employees interested in this option must submit all required documentation by May 13 and meet eligibility requirements. https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/news/2022/02/retiring-on-july-1-check-out-the-no-lapse-in-pay-option.html
Seats are available for managers interested in the SAFE program. This program provides an opportunity for managers to practice responding to real-life scenarios to ensure safe and effective management of Lab activities. Learn more about the prerequisites and register for an upcoming live workshop. https://sites.google.com/lbl.gov/safe/program-details
HR’s Learning & Organizational Development team has partnered with Mursion to create two custom Lab-specific scenarios to provide employees with a safe space to practice crucial conversations in a mixed reality simulation. Limited slots are available through February. Sign up by Feb. 21. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfPF8sXd-L6SHgr5r4yIKPKvfGyKkDQV70q62qMNWZyG9ugMw/viewform?usp=sf_link
Your pathway to retirement starts here. UC is offering the Pathway to Retirement webcast to help you plan for financial security and enjoy retirement. Experts present topics including income planning, Social Security strategies, and navigating the UC retirement process. https://benefits.lbl.gov/news-and-events#h.1mgzgjpekij3
Employees should use Firefox, Safari, Edge, or Chrome to ensure that the W-2 fields are visible and printed in alignment. For those on a leave of absence who selected to receive an electronic W-2, please contact UCPath Employee Services at (855) 982-7284 to request a securely transmitted W-2. https://sites.google.com/lbl.gov/ucpath-lbl-home/uc-path-home/ucpath-communications#h.wewc5mj5xmiv
The Equity Advisor Program is designed to support fair hiring and promotion practices, ensuring that equal opportunity principles are embedded throughout the process. Equity Advisors partner with business managers, HR, and recruiters for a three-year term. Learn more about this program and the role. https://fair.lbl.gov/community-resources#h.kb9cizj78hhz
UCPath is mailing 1095-C and 1095-B forms, required by the Affordable Care Act, through the U.S. mail in the next few weeks. Read more on the Benefits News page. https://benefits.lbl.gov/news-and-events#h.88uyhz4n2zx7
The University of California Office of the President invites comments on proposed revisions to the Presidential Policy on Supplement to Military Pay. Berkeley Lab staff who wish to provide comments on the proposed revisions may submit them no later than April 21, 2022. https://hr.lbl.gov/2022/01/24/uc-policy-on-supplement-to-military-pay-comment-period/
If you made benefits changes during Open Enrollment, review your paystub to confirm all of your benefits are correct. If you find errors, contact UCPath by calling 855-982-7284 or by opening an inquiry by selecting Ask UCPath from the dashboard on the ucpath.universityofcalifornia.edu website. http://ucpath.universityofcalifornia.edu/
HR’s Learning & Organizational Development team is proud to announce that Supervisor Fundamentals, a bundle of e-learning for new and existing managers, is now available. This bundle features many resources designed to help supervisors understand management best practices and people development. https://sites.google.com/lbl.gov/welcome/team-development#h.n8f3mnjfyqal