Summary
- NEW UCPath Emergency Maintenance: October 21
- NEW PayPath Lockdowns
- NEW Update Your Personal Contact Information
- NEW The More You Know: Selecting the Right CRU Case Topic
- REMINDER Submit Overpayment Adjustment Requests by October 16
- REMINDER 2027 Open Enrollment: October 29 - November 20
- REMINDER Get Your 2026 Tax Forms Delivered Electronically
- Online 1095-C consent (deadline to elect electronic delivery: January 2, 2027)
- Enroll to receive online W-2 (deadline to elect electronic delivery: January 2, 2027)
- REMINDER eForm Enhancements
- NEW MO PayPath Lockdown: October 22 - 27
- NEW BW 1 PayPath Lockdown: October 27 - 30
- NEW BW 2 PayPath Lockdown: November 9 - 13
- NEW Employment-Based Immigration Pathways for Employees with DACA Webinar
- NEW 2027 Payroll Calendars
- NEW WFA Staff Policy & Procedures (CHR)
- Wednesday, October 28, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. | Enroll today
- Thursday, November 19, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. | Enroll today
- NEW Tracker Office Hours Wednesdays 2-3 pm | Enroll today
UCPath General Ledger & Funding News
- UPDATED UCPath SCT Processing Schedule 2026-2027
- NEW UCPath Security Enhancements
- NEW Direct Deposit SMS Notifications
- NEW September 2026 UCPath Enhancements & Training Updates
- NEW Automatic End Job Setting for New CWR Transactions
- REMINDER Communications Transition to Monthly Cadence
- REMINDER New Look and Location for UCPath Job Aids
- REMINDER PathPal Expands Support
- NEW CRU Holiday Closure(s) for November
- NEW CRU Newsletter Returns in November 2026
Announcements
UCPath Emergency Maintenance
On Wednesday, October 21, UCPath will undergo emergency maintenance from 10:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. (PT) to mitigate a critical vulnerability. During this period, the UCPath interface dashboard will be unavailable while the UCPath Center (UCPC) address the issue and implements broader remediation efforts.
Employees and transactors may experience intermittent performance issues during the maintenance window.
UCPC will provide additional updates as they become available.
PayPath Lockdown
MO: October 22, 5:00 p.m. – October 27, 6:00 a.m.
BW 1: October 27, 5:00 p.m. – October 30, 6:00 a.m.
BW 2: November 9, 5:00 p.m. – November 13, 6:00 a.m.
To avoid delays in payroll processing, the UCPath Center will limit system functionality on specific pages during the times listed above.
Refer to the 2026 UCPath Production Processing Schedule for start and stop times of the Pay Confirm.
Resources
Update Your Personal Contact Information
To strengthen account security, UCPath will soon implement a one-time passcode verification process for selected sensitive pages, including Direct Deposit, Personal Contact Details, and Security Question Setup.
The one-time passcode will be sent to a personal phone number or personal email address on file in UCPath.
- Employees who do not have a personal phone number or personal email address recorded in UCPath should update their contact information as soon as possible.
- If contact information is not updated, employees may be unable to complete the verification process and will need to contact the UCPath Center for assistance.
For instructions, review the UCPath job aid: Update Contact Details
The More You Know: Selecting the Right CRU Case Topic
CRU has seen a recent increase in miscategorized HR/Admin form cases submitted under the "AWE Routing and UID Issues" topic. Because AWE cases are routed to a specialized technical queue, miscategorized requests must be manually reassigned, creating delays.
When submitting a case through the HR Admin Request Form, please remind your teams to:
- Choose the topic that most closely matches their issue.
- Avoid selecting "AWE Routing and UID Issues" unless the request involves AWE routing errors, UID mismatches, or system access issues.
- Follow guidance provided by the CRU case portal.
More information and an email template for outreach to department staff can be found in our recent web article.
Get 2026 Tax Forms Delivered Electronically
The University of California will spend over $500k annually to mail paper 1095-C, W-2 forms and paychecks. By promoting electronic delivery, you can help the UCPath Center distribute pay and important tax documentation efficiently and securely in the new year.
In UCPath select Menu > Income & Taxes > View Overview and choose the applicable option(s) below:
- Online 1095-C consent (deadline to elect electronic delivery: January 2, 2027)
- Enroll to receive online W-2 (deadline to elect electronic delivery: January 2, 2027)
- Direct Deposit
Open Enrollment: October 29 - November 20
The 2027 open enrollment period will begin Thursday, October 29, 2026 at 8:00 a.m. and end Friday, November 20, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. (PT).
Get Prepared
Beginning October 23, the UC Open Enrollment website will fully launch. Start here to learn more about your Health and Benefit options, plan changes, and how to enroll.
We encourage all employees to log in to UCPath and prepare by:
- Reviewing your current benefits to determine whether recent personal or family changes may require updates during Open Enrollment.
- Reviewing your personal and dependent information to ensure all information is current and accurate.
- Verifying Dependent Coverage. If you received a Family Member Eligibility Verification (FMEV) request from UnifyHR, be sure to complete the verification process for any dependents who still require verification.
2026 Year-End Overpayment Recovery Deadlines
Review important information about the October 16, 2026, deadline to submit UCPath adjustment requests for overpayments that occurred in 2026. Learn more about the annual overpayment recovery process.
eForm Enhancements
Following a short period of unavailability, enhanced eForms for Benefits (BN), Absence Management (AM), Payroll (PY), and Records & Fulfillment (R&F) became available on September 21, 2026.
Upgraded eForms feature improved usability and navigation, enhanced accessibility, and streamlined user experience. UCPath will continue monitoring eForm performance as these enhancements are stabilized.
Reminder: Clear your browser cache and cookies to ensure proper functionality.
Calendar
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On November 5, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. (PT), the UC Immigrant Legal Services Center will host a webinar to help UC departments learn how they can support employees with DACA through potential employment-based immigration pathways.
Audience
This webinar is intended for University of California staff and faculty who work with employees with DACA.
Registration Information
- UCLA employees must use Single Sign-On (SSO) and Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) to access the webinar invitation on Box.
- The Zoom registration link is available on the webinar flyer.
- After registering, participants will receive a confirmation email containing the Zoom meeting link.
Payroll
UCPath has published the 2027 employee pay calendars for both biweekly and monthly employees.
Payroll Processing
- UCPath has also released the 2027 UCPath Production Processing Schedule, which includes key payroll processing dates and deadlines throughout the year.
- The 2027 CRU Pay Processing Calendar is expected to be released in late November.
Please refer to the CRU Pay Processing Calendar for deadlines to submit time & attendance and mass files to CRU. CRU uses these submission deadlines to ensure files are processed in time to meet UCPath Center payroll processing schedules. Stay tuned for the release of the 2027 CRU Pay Processing Calendar later this fall.
Wednesday, October 28, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. | Enroll today
Thursday, November 19, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. | Enroll today
As initiators and approvers it is important that the data you enter on employees' UCPath records is accurate and in conformance with UC Policies, Procedures, and applicable State Laws. This course will include information regarding Staff Programs and Employee Groups.
October 21 | Enroll today
October 28 | Enroll today
November 4 | Enroll today
November 11 | Veterans Day Holiday - No Office Hours
November 18 | Enroll today
Tracker Administrator office hours are held every Wednesdays from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. to provide users support with E-Verify, Form I-9, Tracker and more!
Registration is required. A Zoom invitation will be sent to the email address provided on the registration form. Please register using your UCLA email address.
The UCPath Center recently updated the SCT Processing Schedule. This schedule outlines when transactions must be approved in order to be picked up and posted to the Labor Ledger. It also identifies when you can expect to see the approved transactions in the Labor Ledger and, subsequently, in the General Ledger.
July 2026 through December 2026 dates are now available on Box.
Effective October 10, 2026, UCPath implemented new security enhancements to help protect employee accounts and improve awareness of account activity. Updates include expanded direct deposit notifications sent to all email addresses on file, enhanced protections for security question responses, and new in-system alerts following direct deposit changes.
- Employees should review any direct deposit notifications they receive and contact UCPath immediately if they identify a change they did not make.
Please share this information with employees and encourage them to remain vigilant regarding account security.
Beginning October 19, 2026, UCPath will introduce SMS (text message) notifications as an additional security measure for certain direct deposit changes. When employees make direct deposit changes that meet the pilot criteria, they may receive a text message asking them to confirm that they made the change.
Learn more in this CRU website article.
UCPath implemented changes in the September monthly release and made enhancements visible to users on October 1, 2026. Read our website article to learn more about recent enhancements to UCPath and UCPath Online.
UCPath implemented an enhancement within the Manage Job and Manage Human Resources functionality for new Contingent Worker (CWR) appointment transactions.
What's Changing
Beginning October 2, the End Job Automatically (EJA) flag defaults to Yes for new CWR appointment transactions. This change helps reduce active CWR appointments after their expected job end date has passed. Transactors may change the EJA flag to No when appropriate.
Issue Identified
During implementation, an issue caused the EJA flag to be applied automatically to some existing CWR appointments with expired expected job end dates. UCPath resolved the defect and restored their roles in the system. At this time, no further action is required.
On September 14, the UCPath Center (UCPC) announced a transition to a standardized monthly UCPath enhancement summary. This new format will make release information easier to locate and provide a more consistent view of UCPath system updates.
The monthly summary will consolidate completed changes and enhancements into a single communication and will replace the weekly Changes & Enhancements emails that we previously summarized for UCLA audiences.
If changes require advance notice or have significant impact, UCPC will continue to communicate separately.
Beginning September 1, UCPath job aids and help resources are available through the new UCPath Search experience. The updated format offers improved accessibility, enhanced search functionality, and a streamlined user experience.
What is changing:
- Help Links Updated: Links under the Help menu in the UCPath portal now direct users to the new location for UCPath help resources.
- Resources Closer to Work: Users can search for job aids and other help content directly within the UCPath portal.
- Enhanced Web Accessibility: The new format supports assistive technologies and provides a more inclusive experience for accessing UCPath guidance.
For additional information and transition resources, read CRU article: UCPath Help Site Transition to Ask UCPath
Starting August 31, 2026, UCPath's AI-powered chatbot, PathPal, will offer Spanish-language support, making it easier for Spanish-speaking employees to access self-service guidance and resources. Learn about the new capabilities, important service notes, and available support resources in this CRU website article.
Veterans Day
On Wednesday, November 11, 2026, your UCLA Payroll Partner office will close to observe Veterans Day.
All cases submitted to CRU will be reviewed when we resume operations on Thursday, November 12, 2026.
Thanksgiving Holiday
On Thursday, November 26 and Friday, November 27, 2026, your UCLA Payroll Partner office will close to observe the University Holiday.
All cases submitted to CRU will be reviewed when we resume normal operations on Monday, November 30, 2026.
Review our event page for upcoming closures and other important events!
The next CRU Newsletter will be published in November 2026. In the meantime, we will:
- Continue sending stand-alone communications to keep you informed of developments and major breaking news.
Post all minor announcements to the news section of our website.