The Final UCPath Deployment is Complete

Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (LBNL) has now joined other UC locations as the final location for UCPath deployment. As of this week, all LBNL employees have access to UCPath. This significant milestone marks the completion of all UC locations to unify under UCPath, the University of California’s single payroll, benefits, human resources, and academic personnel solution for all UC employees.

UCPath Resumes Phone Service

The UCPath Center staff in Riverside has begun providing phone service again for employees, location administrators, former employees, vendors and third parties. This support option is in addition to phone, online and email support offered by UCI’s local Employee Experience Center (EEC).

• The UCPath phone number is 855-982-7284 and is available 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Mon. – Fri., excluding UC holidays.
• When you call in, you will be asked to authenticate with your eight-digit date of birth and last four digits of your social security number.
• Tell the UCPath associate if you are calling about an open inquiry and give them the case number if previously opened.

Temporary Increase in Maximum Vacation Accrual for Policy-Covered Employees

Since many UCI employees have accrued more vacation leave than usual due to increased workloads and COVID-19 travel restrictions, a newly-approved vacation approval policy will allow additional time to take accrued vacation. It will also make it easier to keep accrued leave until it’s ready to be used. This extension will be applied automatically through UCPath. CLICK HERE for more details.

Benefits Rules Changes for COVID-19 Relief

To provide relief for faculty and staff affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, UC’s benefits rules have recently changed to provide greater flexibility in withdrawing or borrowing money from Retirement Savings Program plans and in making changes to benefits. Please see the links below for more details, and for instructions on how to request these life event changes in UCPath Online.

• Important changes to UC benefits programs for relief during the pandemic
• Loans and withdrawals from UC Retirement Savings Programs plans for those impacted by COVID-19.
• Instructions for Requesting COVID-19 Life Events in UCPath (English)
• Instructions for Requesting COVID-19 Life Events in UCPath (Spanish)

Tax Info for Telecommuting Out of State or Country

As a result of Covid-19 pandemic, some UCI employees who normally work in California may now be working outside of the state or country. Employees that fall into this category may qualify for state taxes in the state they reside while telecommuting. To change your state residency for tax purposes, follow these steps and seek advice from your tax advisor if you have questions about changing your tax filing status.
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Moved? Update Your Address Now on UCPath Online

If you have recently moved, remember to update your address on UCPath Online.This is especially important if you receive paper paychecks mailed to your address on record. Direct Deposit is still the safest and fastest way to get paid. Please consider signing up for Direct Deposit on UCPath Online.

UC’s COVID-19 Website Link on UCPath Online

The University of California is vigilantly monitoring and responding to new information about the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. UCPath Online’s  front page features information about UC’s COVID-19 website and a link to it. Visit it often to stay informed of the newest developments in UC’s response to the pandemic.

UCPath Online Demonstrations

The UCPath Center will offer UCPath online demonstrations in 2020, focusing on how employees can use the portal for a variety of self-service tasks (Employee Self-Service, or ESS).