The Lab is proposing a revision to the Affiliate Policy, which takes into account feedback from stakeholders and will provide much needed guidance and clarification on the Affiliate appointment, such as roles and responsibilities of the host and the Affiliate. Staff are invited to comment. https://hr.lbl.gov/2019/12/12/proposed-revision-to-the-affiliate-policy/
FY20 Physical Inventory of Personal Property
An annual physical inventory of accountable personal property is a key requirement of the Lab’s property management program. The Lab’s annual inventory campaign starts Jan. 6, 2020. Selected assets have been distributed to divisions for validation. https://procurement.lbl.gov/welcome-to-procurement-property/property-management/inventories/
What’s the Plan? New Website Reveals Lab’s Strategic Vision
Everyone at the Lab has an impact on science, and you can see how your work supports the Lab’s strategy at this new website. Learn more about the Lab’s strategy for science and operations, including the Annual Lab Plan, the core of our strategic planning efforts. http://strategy.lbl.gov/
New Conflict of Interest Training Available Starting Tomorrow
All employees will be required to complete a new conflict of interest course that will be available starting tomorrow. The course takes about 12 minutes and must be completed by Nov. 1. Click to take the course. LDAP login required. http://go.lbl.gov/coi
Responding to Records Requests Made to Berkeley Lab
All records requests from a member of the public, a federal or state agency, or any outside party — covered by the California Public Records Act or the Freedom of Information Act — should be referred immediately to the Office of Laboratory Counsel.
Shilpani Perera is Lab’s New Export Compliance Officer
Perera will manage the Lab’s Export Control Compliance program and develop best practices to mitigate export control risks in Lab business processes and research. Previously, she was the Export Compliance Manager for Caterpillar, Inc. Her position was effective May 1. https://exportcontrol.lbl.gov/
Paid Parental Leave Policy Implemented March 8, 2019
A new Paid Parental Leave policy, effective March 8, 2019, allows the Lab to attract and retain talented employees by helping them to balance the many demands of work and family.
Reporting Fraud, Waste, and Abuse to the Inspector General
Under DOE Order 221.1B, “Reporting Fraud, Waste, and Abuse to the Office of Inspector General,” Lab employees have a duty to report allegations of fraud, waste, abuse, misuse, corruption, criminal acts or mismanagement. Employees can report to their supervisor, any level of management, and the resources listed here. Employees may also report directly to the DOE Office of Inspector General. More>
Policy Reminder on UC/Berkeley Lab Standards of Ethical Conduct
Lab employees are expected to perform their duties in accordance with the University’s Standards of Ethical Conduct
Comment Period on Proposed Changes to UC Sexual Violence/Harrassment Policy
A revision to the Investigation and Adjudication Framework for Staff under the Presidential Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy is being proposed.