UCPath will replace voicemail with enhanced support options on May 31, 2026, including callback, AI-powered tools like PathPal, and SMS support for faster assistance.
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This communication was distributed to I-9 Managers and Processers, Chief Administrative Officers (CAOs), and Chief Financial Officers (CFOs).
Learn the important steps for audit preparedness in the event of a Notice of Inspection (NOI) is issued to a UC location.
Tracker I-9 authorized users may not provide Form I-9 copies to any campus department, auditor, or other agency.
If you are being audited and the agency (internal or external to UCLA) requests a copy of an employee’s Form I-9, create a case.
Users may experience slowness when accessing the Off‑cycle Dashboard. UCPath is implementing a system fix and will notify users when updates are available.
There is no need to submit additional cases.
On April 27, UCPath issued corrected Forms W‑2 (W‑2c) and informed approximately 7,500 employees impacted by updated reporting guidance for mandatory Summer Salary DC Plan contributions in 2025.
This is a reporting correction only and does not affect taxable income or taxes withheld; no action is required at this time.
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.
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.
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.
New alert messaging was implemented for employees making updates to their UCPath direct deposit account(s).
