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UC introduces new family-friendly options for faculty and staff

Big changes are coming on July 1, 2021, as UC delivers on our commitment to family-friendly policies, programs and benefits.


An update to the vacation accrual maximum policy

Time to plan your summer vacation! The temporary change to the vacation accrual maximum ends Sept. 30, 2021.


Join a discussion on paid family leave with the OP Staff Assembly

This Wednesday, OPSA invites staff to collaborate on feedback for the UC Paid Leave for Family Care and Bonding.


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New Emergency Paid Sick Leave for COVID-19 relief

In recognition of many COVID-19 related challenges, UC has decided to offer all employees a new 2021 allotment of Emergency Paid Sick Leave (EPSL) — available for use immediately.


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Extended COVID-19 relief for your Flexible Spending Accounts

Planning for future expenses got a lot harder last year. If you ended 2020 with money that you weren’t able to use in your UC pretax flexible spending account (FSA) plan for dependent or health care, help is on the way.


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6 ways to manage coronavirus depression

Knowing what depression looks like and how to manage it can help prevent you from slipping into dark moods.


CJ Frosch, right, operations manager and executive assistant in the department of Finance, introduces Karen Brent, MA, communications analyst in Medical Education, to learning and development opportunities at the annual Staff Resource Day, in the Millberry Conference Center, at the Parnassus campus.

Find information about transgender and nonbinary health benefits

A new page on UCnet outlines resources for transgender and nonbinary colleagues — including downloadable fact sheets and info for all UC health plans.


An update on the availability of IRS Form 1095 for your 2020 taxes

In the coming weeks, you will receive a 1095-B and/or 1095-C form by mail, verifying your health coverage for 2020.


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Paycheck reminders for the new year

Here are a few changes to look out for on your first paycheck of the new year.


Last chance: Open Enrollment ends Tuesday, Nov. 24

If you haven’t yet done so, remember to select your UC benefits today. This year we’ve launched our first-ever virtual benefits fair!


Remember to complete your benefits enrollment by Nov. 24

If you haven’t yet done so, remember to select your UC benefits. This year we’ve launched our first-ever virtual Open Enrollment benefits fair!


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Open Enrollment is here through Nov. 24

It’s that time of year again: Time to select your UC benefits! Learn what to expect and check out our first-ever virtual benefits fair.