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Check out the latest news for the UC community below. See bargaining updates and notices for represented employees.

Harness the benefits of networking: 9 tips

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August 11, 2020
On July 7, 2020, the UC Alumni Career Network tapped into a topic that’s crucial for career development: support networks. The hour-long webinar, “Women + …

5 reasons why you need a flu vaccine this year

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August 11, 2020
COVID-19 is continuing to take our country by storm. And, starting this fall, we’ll face a second tried-and-true health hurdle: the flu. Here are five …

New flu vaccination requirement for UC students, faculty and staff

August 7, 2020
Related Links Executive Order Flu Vaccine – September 29 2020 Orden Ejecutiva Emitida – 29 de septiembre del 2020 Frequently asked questions for employees about …

Reminder of the President’s directives to limit non-essential travel

August 6, 2020
A letter from Rachael Nava, UC’s Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, to the university community. Related Links Reminder of the President’s directives to …

Alert: Be careful about financial adviser solicitations

August 3, 2020
At UC, we take great care and pride in helping our faculty and staff manage their retirement assets.  Our commitment to offering the best programs …

Eligible staff may now use accrued sick leave for child care reasons due to COVID-19

July 27, 2020
President Janet Napolitano has approved a temporary change in UC’s Absence from Work policy to provide additional relief for parents balancing work and child care …

UCPath phone line reopens on Monday, July 27, 2020

July 24, 2020
It’s official — as of Monday, July 27, 2020, all UC locations have made the transition to UCPath to manage their payroll and benefit services. …

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

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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 …