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CRU Newsletter | Volume 3 Issue 18

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Announcements


BW PayPath Lockdown: November 2-5

To avoid delays in payroll processing, UCPath Center will limit system functionality on specific pages during payroll processing from Tuesday, November 2, 5PM, through Friday, November 5, 6AM.

Refer to the UCPath Production Processing Schedule for start and stop times of the Pay Confirm.

Need a Reminder? 

UC Open Enrollment Ends November 19!

The UC Open Enrollment website is now live. Start here to learn more about your Health and Benefit options, plan changes, and how to enroll. This page is organized to help current faculty & staff as well as retirees.


Open Enrollment Packets Now Available!

You don't have to wait to receive the Open Enrollment packet in the mail. Just click, download and read today!

For more information on Open Enrollment and how you can maximize your benefits, visit the UC Open Enrollment website. The site has been redesigned for ease of use on your smartphone, tablet or computer, with a fresh look and layout.

Attend Virtual Open Enrollment Fair

To help employees make informed choices, Campus Human Resources is hosting a Virtual Open Enrollment Fair throughout the enrollment dates. All UCLA campus staff and faculty are welcome to attend the webinars.

  • Representatives from the UC Health & Welfare Plans will host live webinars, offer pre-recorded presentations, provide fact sheets, as well as post flyers on their services, all of which can easily be accessed remotely during the Open Enrollment period.
  • Webinars will be hosted by Health Net, Kaiser, Cal Casualty, Fidelity and more.

For a complete schedule of planned events, including webinar-access information, click on Vendor Presentation Schedule.

Resources


Get Prepared. Register for an Open Enrollment Webinar Today.

Learn more about your 2022 Open Enrollment choices this year. All UCLA employees are encouraged to participate in a one-hour interactive webinar hosted by the UCPath Center.


Upon registering, UCPC will send a confirmation email with the webinar details.

For more information, please contact UCPath Center at: ucpath@universityofcalifornia.edu.

Calendar

Key dates and deadlines (subject to change):

DATE TOPIC
Oct 28, 8:00 a.m. - Nov 19, 5:00 p.m. UC Open Enrollment for Health and Welfare Benefits
Nov 2, 10:00 a.m. Mass Pay files deadline for BW pay period ending 10/30/2021
Nov 2, 5:00 p.m. - Nov 5, 6:00 a.m. UCPath Lockdown for BW PayPath transactions
Nov 4 UCPath processing BW Pay Confirm
Nov 11 Veterans Day - CRU Office closed to observe the university holiday
Nov 17, 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Academic Personnel Policy & Procedures for UCPath hosted by APO
Nov 18, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. WFA Staff Policy & Procedures hosted by CHR
Nov 19 Deadline to submit adjustment requests to UCPath Center for overpayments
Nov 25 - Nov 26 Thanksgiving - CRU Office closed to observe the university holiday
Dec 31 Deadline for employees to repay net amount of overpayments

UCPath General Ledger & Funding News

2021 Year-end Overpayment Recovery Deadline Approaching

Find out important information about the November 19, 2021 deadline to submit adjustment requests to UCPath Center for any overpayments that occurred in 2021.
Read more

In Case You Missed It

UCPath GL Resource Page on CRU Website

Payroll & HR News

UCPath Changes and Enhancements October 23-38, 2021

Find out about recent enhancements to UCPath and UCPath Online.
Read more

UCPath Notice: 2021 CTO/PTO Payments

UCPath will issue compensatory time off (CTO) and/or paid time off (PTO) payouts to eligible UC employees on November 24, 2021.

Important Payment Information:

  • Each location determines eligibility for CTO/PTO payments
  • The payment is subject to the 22% federal supplemental tax rate and 6.6% California supplemental tax rate
    • PTO payments will be taxed using the supplemental method
    • CTO payments will be taxed using the annualized method
  • CTO/PTO pay is subject to garnishment and voluntary 403(b)/457(b) percent-based contributions
    • 403(b)/457(b) will deduct based on elections employees have set up at the time the payments are processed
    • CTO/PTO pay is subject to system-wide and local deductions

In Case You Missed It

Payroll Processing Countdown Clock

UCPath Center News

PTO Accruals for Policy Covered Biweekly Employees

The UCPath Center identified an issue with biweekly employees not accruing additional paid time off hours on the last accrual for the PPE 10/16/21. It is not necessary to submit any requests for accrual updates as UCPC is working to identify impacted employees. These updates are expected to be completed by November 2, 2021.

UCPath Online Demonstrations 

The UCPath Center offers UCPath online demonstrations to show how employees can use the portal for a variety of Employee Self-Service (ESS) tasks every Thursday from 2pm to 3pm (excluding university holidays.)
Read more

In Case You Missed It

CRU News

Veterans Day | CRU Office Closed 11/11

On Thursday, November 11, the UCLA Central Resource Unit will close to observe the university holiday.


Need a reminder?

Check Out CRU Calendar of Events for November 2021

In Case You Missed It