January 2019 – July 2022
All Lab-purchased equipment and property must be returned when an employee leaves the Lab. Assets must be properly accounted for and returned, regardless of whether the asset is tagged or not. For more information, refer to the Property Management website. https://procurement.lbl.gov/welcome-to-procurement-property/property-management/
Employees must receive prior approval and self-identify their participation in a foreign government talent recruitment program. Engagement in outside activities funded by a foreign government talent recruitment program of countries of risk is prohibited. Learn more and contact ForeignTalent@lbl.gov. https://ops.lbl.gov/resource/doe-order-486/
Berkeley Lab employees are expected to uphold the University’s Ethical Values — Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect — and perform their duties in accordance with the Standards of Ethical Conduct. https://assurance.lbl.gov/service/compliance/ethics/
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/
Berkeley Lab’s revised Media Interactions and External Communications Policy requires coordination of all Lab-related news media interactions with Strategic Communications or your organization’s communications team. Employees are encouraged to become familiar with this revised policy. https://external-comms-resources.lbl.gov/
As election season nears, Lab employees are free to engage in political advocacy as individuals, but should never do so using Lab, UC, or government resources or as representatives of the Lab. To ensure the Lab remains neutral in political matters, review this guidance and these relevant policies. https://stratcomm-elements.lbl.gov/2020/07/23/guidance-for-employees-engaging-in-political-activities/
UC has an independently operated whistleblower hotline to receive anonymous calls or web-based reporting of improper governmental activities, including operational, environmental, and safety concerns, without fear of reprisal. Learn more about the whistleblower process and download a poster. https://assurance.lbl.gov/uc-whistleblower-hotline/
It is everyone’s responsibility to safeguard DOE property including computers, tablets, and cell phones. Recent updates to the Property Management Policy include clarifications on employee responsibilities for property in their custody as well as stronger accountability for lost or stolen property. https://procurement.lbl.gov/welcome-to-procurement-property/property-management/
Are you working onsite next week? Visit the Lab’s COVID-19 information site for a summary of what is required of employees. https://covid.lbl.gov/
Employees are invited to review and comment on the proposed University of California Presidential Policy on Native American Cultural Affiliation and Repatriation by June 22. https://forms.gle/QGG6pJ9aansRgMTf9