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.

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. 

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.

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. 

Your UCLA Payroll Partner office will have limited operations and services while UCLA observes the Winter Holiday Closure Dec. 24 2025 - Jan. 2, 2026.

Normal operations will resume Jan. 5, 2026 at 8 a.m.

The MO Mass Pay Files CRU submission deadline (PPE 11/20/25) has been extended to 2:00 p.m. today, November 20.

As 2025 comes to a close, here are some important reminders and announcements related to your pay, taxes and benefits. Some items may require action on your part, so please note these upcoming deadlines.

UCPath recently identified a system error that is affecting Manage Accruals. Please monitor transactions and report resubmissions to CRU, if applicable.