Important year-end tax and payroll reminders
As 2025 comes to a close, here are some important reminders and announcements related to your pay, taxes, and benefits.
10 November 2025 
Classes & Workshops, Notices
Our next STEP Check-ins are due on Friday, Dec. 5
Are you prepared for your next Check-in? Here's an overview of what you need to know.
10 November 2025
Notices
Reminder: Thanksgiving holiday flex-week
Make sure you know the details about this holiday flex-week where employees have the option to work remotely.
27 October 2025
Notices, OP Headlines
Introducing the Office of Culture and Inclusive Excellence (OCIE)
Lalitha Sankaran introduces an update regarding the continued evolution of our work to ensure that every employee feels respected and experiences a sense of community, connection and belonging.
Go paperless with UCPath
Going paperless is safe and convenient — and it just takes a few easy steps.
California employees: Get ready to participate in the Great ShakeOut earthquake drill
This annual drill is a reminder that earthquakes can strike without warning — and preparation is the best protection.
7 October 2025
Notices
New entertainment and meal allowance rates
UC has updated entertainment and meal allowance rates as of Sept. 1, 2025.
7 October 2025
Notices
Water will be off in the Oakland Broadway building on Saturday, Oct. 18
If you're working that Saturday, plan to use the restrooms and kitchen facilities in the Franklin building.
Support wellness through fragrance awareness
Mindfulness goes a long way toward helping everyone feel well at work.
ICYMI: Update on using personal devices for work
As of Sept. 22, you need a BYOD exception to connect to the VPN from a personal, non-UCOP device.
Announcement from UC Operations: Bringing together UC’s services for faculty, staff and retirees
The new Systemwide Shared Services unit aligns UCPath and RASC under shared leadership.
Strengthening security: Updates on VPN access and using personal devices for work
Starting Sept. 22, you will need a BYOD exception to connect to the VPN from a personal, non-UCOP device.
