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May 7, 2024

UC Net
UC increases minimum wage for designated health care employees

Reflecting its commitment to fair and competitive employee pay, UC will begin increasing minimum hourly wages for health care workers, beginning June 1, 2024. The hourly minimum wage for designated health care employees will increase to $23/hour effective June 1, 2024, $24/hour effective June 1, 2025, and $25/hour effective June 1, 2026, with further increases thereafter.

April 28, 2024

CalMessages
New privacy settings now available in the campus directory

We are pleased to announce the launch of an improved Campus Directory Update tool that allows you to customize privacy settings for individual data fields. These recent enhancements allow you to have better control over who can view your data listed in the campus directory plus offer a more intuitive design.


What has changed?

You now have the option to select how your data is displayed in the directory by using a drop-down menu for each field. Options include:

April 24, 2024

UC Net
Welcome to the new UCnet website!

UCnet has a new look and structure, designed to showcase — and help you navigate — the many benefits of working at UC and being part of a unique community that transforms lives and helps solve some of the world’s biggest challenges. With clear navigation and accessible, responsive design, the redesigned UCnet makes it easy to find what you need, whether you’re on your computer, tablet or phone, or using assistive technology.

UC Net
Welcome to the new UCnet for retirees!

UCnet has a new look and structure, designed to showcase — and help you navigate — the many benefits of being part of a unique community that transforms lives and helps solve some of the world’s biggest challenges. With clear navigation and accessible, responsive design, the redesigned UCnet makes it easy to find what you need, whether you’re on your computer, tablet or phone, or using assistive technology.

April 18, 2024

Berkeley News
In Campus Conversation, President Michael Drake talks budget, UC future

University of California system President Michael Drake spoke to the campus community on Thursday during a Campus Conversation event.

April 17, 2024

CalMessages
Introducing: Workplace Experience Index and the State of the Workplace Survey Results

Dear Colleagues,

April 16, 2024

UC Net
New features are available in Ask UCPath

UCPath is always seeking opportunities to make it easier and more convenient for you to access the information you need as a UC employee — and now that includes two new features to help you self-manage your inquiries.

UC Net
Get ready for the new UCnet!

Since its launch in 2010, UCnet has been the go-to systemwide source of employee and retiree news and benefits information. On April 24, we’ll launch a brand-new version of the site to showcase — and help you navigate — the many benefits of working at UC and being part of a community that transforms lives through education, research, and public service.

April 10, 2024

CalMessages
Issuance of PPSM-36: Classification of Positions

Dear Colleagues, 

The revised PPSM-36: Classification of Positions is now available for your information. This Presidential Policy went through the substantive revision process. These revisions include:

Berkeley News
Rich Lyons, longtime campus business, innovation leader, will be UC Berkeley's next chancellor

With decades of experience on campus, Lyons — the former dean of the Haas School of Business — will take over from outgoing Chancellor Carol Christ on July 1.

April 2, 2024

UC Net
Issues with Experian identity theft protection have been resolved

April 2, 2024: This announcement has been updated with information about the resolution of account activation issues.

April 1, 2024

UC Net
UC’s proposal to expand paid sick leave is under review

Over the past few years, UC has made notable strides in supporting work-life balance, including the introduction of the Pay for Family Care and Bonding program in 2021 and protected leave following reproductive loss in 2024. A new proposal, entering systemwide review on April 1, 2024, would continue that progress by significantly expanding access to paid sick leave.

CalMessages
Proposed Revisions to Absence from Work Policies

Dear Colleagues, 

Over the past few years, UC has made notable strides in supporting work-life balance, including the introduction of the Pay for Family Care and Bonding program in 2021 and protected leave following reproductive loss in 2024. UC is now seeking to expand paid sick leave for part-time and full-time employees effective January 1, 2025, and the Office of the President invites comments on proposed revisions to PPSM 2.210: Absence from Work.

March 27, 2024

UC Net
Changes for UCRP payment options
If you are planning on retiring on 7/1/24, please run two different retirement estimates to see which is more financially advantageous for your particular situation:
  1. One with a 6/27/24 separation date and a 7/1/24 retirement date 
  2. One with a 6/29/24 separation date and a 6/30/24 retirement date 

If you have questions, please contact the Benefits Director, Sharon Johnson at sdjohnson@berkeley.edu or 510-388-9549.

March 11, 2024

UCPath
University-Sponsored Identity Theft Protection for Faculty and Staff

As part of the university’s ongoing commitment to the well-being and security of its valued faculty and staff, UC will provide fully paid comprehensive identity theft protection for employees and their dependent children under age 18 through Experian.

UC Net
UC introduces employer-paid identity theft protection for faculty, staff and retirees

As part of UC’s commitment to the well-being and security of our community, a University-paid Identity Theft Protection Program through Experian will be provided for all benefit-eligible faculty, staff, and retirees beginning April 1, 2024.

February 13, 2024

UC Net
Farmers Insurance changes require your action now

If you have a current home or auto insurance policy through UC with Farmers GroupSelect and want to ensure new coverage upon expiration of that policy, you must contact Farmers now at: 855-246-0285.

February 5, 2024

Student Affairs
UC Berkeley selected as a 2024 Most Promising Places to Work in Student Affairs

ACPA-College Student Educators International (ACPA) and Diverse: Issues in Higher Education has recently selected UC Berkeley as one of the 2024 Most Promising Places to Work in Student Affairs, which aligns with the Division’s Strategic Plan priorities of providing an inclusive culture that fosters trust, transparent decision making, recognizes value, and builds

January 30, 2024

UC Net
Your tax forms for 2023

Tax time is here – the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) began accepting 2023 tax returns on Monday, Jan. 29, 2024. In the coming weeks, UC employees, former employees and retirees will be able to access forms verifying their 2023 income (Form W-2 and/or 1099) and health coverage (Form 1095).

January 5, 2024

UC Net
Letter to the UC community regarding the Delta Dental of California/MOVEit data breach

UC recently learned that between May 27 and May 30, 2023, our dental insurance carrier, Delta Dental of California and affiliates, experienced a data breach in their MOVEit file-transfer software program. (This incident is separate from the Delta Dental of California/Orrick breach that occurred in March of this year).