January 2019 – July 2022
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/
The Human Subjects Committee has finalized two new sets of guidelines for human subjects research (HSR). Click here for more information on using research incentives and how to get a determination of whether your project is HSR. https://commons.lbl.gov/display/harc/Policy%2C+Procedure%2C+and+Guidance+Documents
The Lab’s Occupational Health Record (OHR) system has been updated to enable personnel who have received the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 booster shot to upload their vaccination records. Uploaded documents should include your name, DOB, and dates and types of the vaccinations you have received. https://covid.lbl.gov/home/covid-vaccination-policy
Do you know the difference between privacy and confidentiality when it comes to human subjects research? Knowing the difference helps researchers work together to improve the protection of research participants. Read more on the Human & Animal Research Committees (HARC) site. https://commons.lbl.gov/display/harc/Privacy+&+Confidentiality
The University of California Office of the President invites comments on a proposed Presidential Policy on Abusive Conduct/Bullying in the Workplace. The proposed policy covers abusive conduct/bullying and retaliation by and against members of the University and Berkeley Lab community. https://hr.lbl.gov/2021/12/23/uc-presidential-policy-on-abusive-conduct-bullying-in-the-workplace-comment-period/
As a reminder, Lab employees who test positive for COVID-19, whether they have been on Lab property or not, must contact Health Services immediately at 510-486-6266 for information on the next steps. https://covid.lbl.gov/home/covid-cases-at-the-lab
The Lab offers several COVID-19 leave options, including Emergency Paid Sick Leave (EPSL), Administrative Leave to support obtaining vaccinations and boosters, and information on applying for COVID related Emergency Leave Donations if applicable. Review the policy guidance here. https://hr.lbl.gov/resource/covid-19-resources/paid-administrative-leave-guidance-for-covid-19/
The Lab’s old BI Portal (the application for OCFO Cognos Reports) was upgraded and replaced in July with a new portal named LBNL Business Analytics and Reporting (BAR). The old portal’s six month operational grace period ends on Jan. 10, 2022. Click to bookmark the new portal (LDAP required). https://bar.lbl.gov/bar
Please conserve liquid nitrogen. The Lab’s supplier has a manufacturing issue that will reduce supplies until late January. Check status.lbl.gov for daily updates on the supply situation. https://sites.google.com/lbl.gov/status/lab-status/liquid-nitrogen
Export control has become a serious topic for universities and science laboratories. As a Lab employee, you are responsible for compliance with export control policy in both research and non-research activities. Learn more about your responsibility. https://exportcontrol.lbl.gov/2021/09/23/implementation-of-export-control-policy-and-manual/