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UCPath Enhancements & Training Updates: February 8 - March 21

A UCLA Gold swatch.

February 8 - March 21, 2025

UCPath recently implemented the below changes.

THIS INFORMATION HAS BEEN CONDENSED FOR UCLA AUDIENCES

Summary

Date

Configured the generic notification templates to remove leave information

Feb 2025 Monthly Release

Incorporated A7 into the list of non-unionized bargaining units that should be combined to determine leave eligibility

Feb 2025 Monthly Release

Updated the missing map ID for ACGEFFEN in the academic eligibility group          

Feb 2025 Monthly Release

Addressed an issue where employees erroneously received workers' compensation accruals

Feb 2025 Monthly Release

 

Summary

Date

Updated the evidence of insurability link on the benefits eform for both Supplemental Life and Dependent Life

3/18/25 

Updated the qualifying life event option “Invol Loss of Non-UC Coverage” to “Involuntary Loss of Coverage” in the benefits eForm

3/12/25

Summary

Date

GAEL Assessment: Import UCLA GAEL Assessments Data

2/12/2025

Direct Retro Numbers Change after clicking Preview Direct Retro Distribution

2/19/2025

Correct UCLA Accounts 0033380, 0033385, and 0033390 as has an extra leading zero

2/27/2025

Resolved an issue in which the funding entry failed to generate the necessary Y-OTC001 row for the corresponding N-OTC001 row

Feb 2025 Monthly Release

Implemented a code fix that allowed approved funding entries with errors to be successfully saved to the database

Feb 2025 Monthly Release

Ensured that the work-study checkbox is displayed only for eligible work-study employees

Feb 2025 Monthly Release

Clarified the warning message for bi-weekly employees regarding capped funds to enhance user understanding

Feb 2025 Monthly Release

Eliminated invalid error messages that appeared when users accessed salary cost transfer transactions

Feb 2025 Monthly Release

Displayed the FTE field when an employee transitions from a bi-weekly pay structure to a monthly pay structure

Feb 2025 Monthly Release

Ensured that deleted earnings periods were excluded from search results for accuracy

Feb 2025 Monthly Release

Addressed issues where N-OTC rows were not generated by the actuals distribution earnings proration (E-034B) process, potentially due to missing cap rate

Feb 2025 Monthly Release

Retrieved the accurate compensation figures for work-study salary cost transfer transactions

Feb 2025 Monthly Release

Facilitated easier identification of on-cycle and off-cycle checks for users

Feb 2025 Monthly Release

Resolved the issues of location departments not getting expected fringe credits

Feb 2025 Monthly Release

Modified journal entry E-715 to correct the fiscal year and accounting period associated with the accrual reversal rows

Feb 2025 Monthly Release

Summary

Date

Please add shift differentials for “CEH” job titles at multiple locations

2/10/25

Add Next Year 2025 - MO/BW - UCS & LBL – Quarter End Pay Calendars

2/10/25

Update Chartfield for Accounts

2/11/25

Add 2025 – UCS BW Pay Group ABH - On-Cycle Pay Calendar

2/21/25

Updated the Wildfire Catastrophic Leave Donor form to prevent duplication of hours issues

2/21/25

Modified the retro module to eliminate retroactive transactions that lead to overpayments before the retro load

Feb 2025 Monthly Release 

Updated the status of retro pay requests to "Recalculate" to include off-cycle payroll details following the initial retro pay calculation

Feb 2025 Monthly Release

Removed triggers generated for negative retro payments

Feb 2025 Monthly Release

Applied fixes and enhancements to the Coast Collections file

Feb 2025 Monthly Release

Summary

Date

Adding Eligibility Groups Staff99PTO and HXPTO to Department Code 250700

2/10/25

Update the (1) UCPath Location, (2) UCPath Department, and (3) UCPath HR Worksite tables for UCLA entity DataX (FS 3099).

2/11/25

Please make corrections per the attached and to comply with AB119

2/21/25

 

Did You Know?

There is detailed information about how earn codes are configured in UCPath.

The file is updated regularly and includes all the earn codes and the various attributes including status, allowable employee types, subject to FICA, etc.

Navigate to UCPath > Quicklinks > Payroll Resources > Payroll Configuration Codes > Earn Codes

UCPath has upgraded its automated phone system to provide more efficient and accessible service 24/7!

Here are some of the exciting enhancements:

  • 24/7 Operation: The automated system can now assist with simple inquiries around the clock
  • Easier Access to Repeated Information: Simply request the system to repeat the last message for clarity
  • Smarter Assistance: The system now recognizes and responds to a wider range of questions, providing quicker solutions
  • Enhanced SOBO Support: Submit-on-behalf-of callers are connected directly to a senior-level agent during business hours for faster support

These improvements help us better serve our customers, ensuring their needs are met efficiently and effectively!

You Can Get Answers from UCPath 24/7. 

UCPath’s automated phone system has an automated SMS service that enables employees to be engaged with artificial intelligence to request text messages through voice commands to receive direct links to additional information or to access UCPath.  Employees need to confirm their phone number only once per call session even if they request multiple links.

Some links may lead to login pages requiring authentication, ensuring secure access to information.