Employee News
Check out the latest news for the UC community below. See bargaining updates and notices for represented employees.
New paid family leave benefit approved for UC faculty and staff
July 13, 2020
UC’s Council of Chancellors has unanimously approved a recommendation for a new paid family leave benefit for UC employees, effective July 1, 2021. This recommendation, …
Travel plans put on hold? You may have more time to use your vacation leave
July 7, 2020
With increased workloads and restrictions on travel extending from spring into summer due to COVID-19, many of us have built up more accrued vacation leave …
Staff Snapshot: Amina Assefa, UC’s expert on planning for the worst
July 7, 2020
In August 2005, Amina Assefa was applying to graduate programs to pursue a doctorate in biology when Hurricane Katrina hit New Orleans, killing more than …
Explore UC — virtually
July 7, 2020
Due to COVID-19, most in-person tours of UC locations have been suspended. The good news? There’s never been a better time to explore the UC …
Become a climate champion with Bending the Curve
July 7, 2020
What do a Nobel laureate, Pulitzer Prize author and composer, MacArthur fellow, Pope Francis’ advisors and dozens of UC faculty and staff have in common? …
UC Regents to hold special July 7 meeting regarding appointment of next UC president
July 6, 2020
The University of California Board of Regents will hold a virtual special meeting on Tuesday, July 7, at 3:30 p.m. PDT starting with the closed …
Join President Napolitano at virtual Fulbright Legacy event on July 2
June 30, 2020
This Thursday, July 2, at 9 a.m. PT, President Janet Napolitano will lead a virtual conversation on the impact and value of higher education, titled …
Updated guidance for loans and withdrawals from UC Retirement Savings Program plans for those impacted by COVID-19
June 30, 2020
This article was updated on June 30, 2020, with additional guidance from the IRS. On May 21, 2020, the UC Board of Regents voted to …
Take charge of your benefits on UCPath online
June 25, 2020
Related Links Instructions for requesting COVID-19 life events in UCPath Instrucciones para solicitar Sucesos Vitales COVID-19 en UCPath Your benefits are a valuable part of …
Incoming Staff Advisor to the Regents Lucy Tseng brings a “heart of giving” to her new role
June 22, 2020
Born and raised in Southern California to immigrant parents, incoming Staff Advisor to the Regents Lucy Tseng is proud to be a “True Bruin.” “Everyone …