Due to processing delays, delivery of the monthly Labor Ledger results has been delayed by 24 hours. Summary and detail Labor Ledger results are now expected to be available in the reporting instance by October 30 at 4:00 a.m.

UCPath's new one-time passcode security check is now live. Before accessing selected sensitive pages in UCPath, employees must use a passcode sent to their personal phone number or email address. Learn more about this new security enhancement and related employee requirements.

Help your team receive more efficient support by selecting the correct CRU form topic for your case. Learn more! 

Beginning October 19, UCPath will pilot SMS notifications for certain direct deposit changes as part of ongoing account security enhancements. 

Employees who receive a text message should follow the instructions provided to confirm whether they made the change.

UCPath's September 2026 Changes and Enhancements includes updates to Absence Management, Security, Training, and Workforce Administration. Learn about key system enhancements and find links to the latest UCPath templates and mass processing resources.

Adjustment requests for overpayments occurring January 1 through October 1, 2026, must be submitted by October 16, 2026.

UCPC provides guidance on an annual basis for payroll adjustment requests that must be processed by the end of the current calendar year.

UCPath implemented new security enhancements, including direct deposit alerts and updated security question protections. Review the changes and share them with employees.

Open Enrollment for 2027 Benefits: Starting 8:00 AM (PT), Thursday, October 29 through 5:00 PM (PT), Friday, November 20, 2026

On October 6, distributed the following open enrollment notice to UC employees.

CRU will be closed from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. (PT) on Friday, September 25, 2026, while our team attends a university conference. 

Cases submitted during the closure period will be reviewed when the office reopens from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. (PT).

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. 

UCPath Center has transitioned to a monthly enhancement summary format, providing a centralized overview of completed system changes and improvements. Highlights from the August 2026 release include updates to Absence Management, Payroll and Compensation, and Workforce Administration.

From September 16 to September 21, several eForms will be unavailable as UCPath implements eForms Enhancements Phase 3. When deployed, the updates will deliver improved usability, enhanced accessibility, and a more streamlined user experience.

UCPath will discontinue its online appointment scheduling tool on September 4, 2026. Employees will continue to have access to callback, live chat, AI self-service tools, and other support resources.

Starting August 31, 2026, PathPal will offer Spanish-language support, allowing employees and managers to access UCPath self-service guidance and resources in Spanish. Learn about the new features and available resources.

The UCPath Help Site is retiring in September 2026. Find UCPath training materials, job aids, and videos on Ask UCPath and bookmark the site today!

UCPath will be unavailable for all UC employees on Sunday, August 16 as UCPath completes critical security updates.

Due to delays in completing the labor ledger process, the delivery of the bi-weekly labor ledger results will be delayed by 24 hours (Run ID 260801B1X).