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. http://www2.lbl.gov/Workplace/RIIO/ec/ec_TABL.html
Comment on Revised Family & Medical Leave Policy
Employees are invited to comment on the revised RPM Family and Medical Leave policy by June 11. https://hr.lbl.gov/2020/05/07/comment-period-family-and-medical-leave-policy/
Reporting Fraud, Waste, and Abuse to the IG
Under the DOE “Reporting Fraud, Waste, and Abuse to the Office of Inspector General” order, allegations of fraud, waste, abuse, misuse, corruption, criminal acts, or mismanagement must be reported. Staff can report to any level of their management. Additional resources here.
Employee Responsibilities for Reporting Concerns: Whistleblower Notice
Employees have the right and the responsibility to report concerns pertaining to management of the DOE facilities and operations, including the environmental, worker safety and health, quality, and improper governmental activities, without fear of reprisal. Read more on this policy.
Comment on UC Gender Recognition, Lived Name Policy
Employees are invited to comment on the UC Gender Recognition and Lived Name policy by May 14, 2020. It is proposed that the policy be fully implemented by UC campuses and locations, including Berkeley Lab, by July 1, 2021. https://hr.lbl.gov/2020/04/08/comment-period-uc-gender-recognition-and-lived-name-policy/
How the Lab Will Communicate About COVID-19 Cases at the Lab
The Lab has a new process, “Guiding Principles & Response Actions for Employee Safety and for Communicating Essential Information During Coronavirus Pandemic,” to help us respond quickly and communicate clearly and transparently when new suspected cases arise. Read it here. https://drive.google.com/open?id=1UiLJqKzGZoBAVoU90BsAX5vPBK1J3ocL
COVID-19 Visa and Immigration Webinar
Join HR Shared Services, the International Researchers and Scholars Office, and the Lab’s immigration legal firm in an informative webinar on Thursday, April 2 at 1 p.m. that will address how COVID-19 is impacting visas and immigration. https://calendar.google.com/calendar/r/day/2020/4/2?eid=NmIybWl2a2RwcjBqb2dqaDc2aThiZGswMjQgbGJsLmdvdl80czRycmcxMmw2ZXFnNm5jbWMya3QwdmNnZ0Bn&ctz=America/Los_Angeles&sf=true
New Guidance on the use of Administrative Leave
Review this revised Lab guidance on when paid Administrative Leave and accrued leave can be used by Lab employees. All use of Administrative Leave must be approved by line management. The LETS sweep is Thursday. https://stratcomm-elements.lbl.gov/2020/03/24/guidance-on-the-use-of-administrative-leave/
Domestic Business Travel Now Requires Lab Director Approval
Effective March 16, Lab business domestic travel is suspended. Only mission-essential travel with approval of the Lab Director is permitted. This is in addition to the previously announced ban on international travel. Review mission-essential criteria and send requests through your line management. https://stratcomm-elements.lbl.gov/2020/03/18/domestic-business-travel-now-requires-lab-director-approval/
Preparation for Curtailment: New HR FAQs
This is a stressful time, and questions about how you are going to get paid and how you are going to take care of yourself and your family are critical. Learn more about these issues in a recently released HR FAQ. https://stratcomm-elements.lbl.gov/2020/03/14/lab-hr-faqs/