On March 16, UCPath launched the new employee support chatbot, PathPal. Phase 1 will help users navigate common “how-to” questions using approved UCPath job aid resources.
Communication
UCPath corrected a system issue that affected voluntary retirement savings plans on some final pay checks last year.
As an update, UCLA will use central funding to supply the required 50% UC contribution for the University’s affected employees.
No department action is required.
Employees received an alert from the UCPath Center advising of employee records and contingent worker records with an "Expected Job End Date" of March 31, 2026.
To avoid unintended impacts, employees are asked to review job records with upcoming end dates and determine the required action by March 31.
Please take action: some employees with Job Record End Date March 31, 2026 in UCPath may auto-terminate. Find out more.
Farmworkers Day | On Friday, March 27, your UCLA Payroll Partner office will close to observe the University Holiday.
On April 2, 2026, Experian will host an Identity Protection Webinar for University of California employees. Register today and learn more about the Experian Elite Identity Protection and Financial Wellness Plan.
A special protocol is required for submitting off-cycle pay requests near quarter-end for monthly paid employees to ensure wages are captured accurately in UCPath for requests that span two quarters.
On February 11, UCPath notified eligible nonresident aliens regarding Tax Treaty Income and/or Postdoc Fellowship income.
During 2025 UCLA Winter Holiday Curtailment, Payroll Partner will have limited staff available from Dec. 24, 2025 through Jan. 2, 2026. Review important year-end deadlines to ensure your payroll files are processed.
Salary Cost Transfers (SCTs) associated with Run ID 250830B1X are missing local benefit assessments.
