This communication is to inform you of proposed changes to the University of California’s (UC) PPSM 2.210 Absence from Work policy. This is an opportunity for you to review and provide comments on the proposed changes. Background Over the past few years, UC has made notable strides in supporting work-life balance, including the introduction of...
The University of California’s Office of the President (UCOP) conducted a review of PPSM-36: Classification of Positions policy. The revised policy went into effect on April 1, 2024. Revisions The policy revisions are substantive and include, but are not limited to: added definitions for clarity and understanding, added substantial content to align policy with systemwide...
Dear Colleagues, Each year UC collaborates with Coro, a prestigious national non-profit leadership development organization, to provide two distinct systemwide development programs for UC faculty and staff – the UC Executive Leadership Collaborative, designed for direct reports to a Dean or Vice Chancellor, and the UC Women’s Initiative (UC WI), which is a targeted professional...
Why You Are Receiving this Message It’s time to complete the 2023-2024 (April 1, 2023 – March 31, 2024) performance appraisals. Background The University of California’s PPSM 23: Performance Management policy informs campus locations that the performance of each employee shall be appraised at least annually in writing by the employee’s immediate supervisor, or more...
December 21, 2023 To: Department Benefit Representatives From: Central HR Benefits Office Re: Pre-Retirement Planning Virtual Webinar Series It is important to take an active role in planning for a secure retirement. UC offers education and counseling to support you along the way—all available at no cost to you. The UCR Human Resources Benefits Office...
UC Riverside’s will be observing a Winter Holiday Closure during the 2023-2024 holiday season. The campus is scheduled to close beginning Friday, December 22, 2023, and will reopen on Tuesday, January 2, 2024. Pursuant to Personnel Policy 2.210: Absence from Work and relevant provisions of our collective bargaining agreements, the campus will observe the holidays...
This communication is to inform you of proposed policy changes to the University of California, Riverside (UCR) 600-75 Unemployment Insurance policy and to provide you an opportunity to comment on the draft.
October 19, 2023 To: Faculty and Staff From: Central HR Benefits Office Re: Benefits Open Enrollment is coming soon Benefits Open Enrollment begins on Thursday, October 26, 2023 at 8:00 a.m. and ends on Friday, November 17, 2023 at 5:00 p.m. Satisfied with your current benefits elections? Not making any changes? Then, no action is...
This communication is to inform you of UC Riverside’s plan to observe a Winter Holiday Closure during the 2023-2024 holiday season. The campus is scheduled to close beginning Friday, December 22, 2023, and will reopen on Tuesday, January 2, 2024. Pursuant to Personnel Policy 2.210: Absence from Work and relevant provisions of our collective bargaining...
This communication is to inform the campus of a proposed revision to University of California’s PPSM-36: Classification of Positions. Who The Proposed Revision Impacts The proposed revision applies to policy-covered employees in the Professional & Support Staff (PPS) and Senior Professionals (SPP), and Senior Management Group (SMG) personnel groups. Proposed Revisions Revisions to the policy...
The University of California, Riverside is proposing changes to the University’s Five-Year Senior Leadership Development Assessment Process for Senior Management Group (SMG) members, which are applicable to the Provost/Executive Vice Chancellor, Vice Chancellors, University Librarian, University Extension Dean, Campus Counsel, Vice Chancellor/Dean of the School of Medicine and Chief Executive Officer of UCR Health. The...
After a hearing in Unfair Practice Case No. SF-CE-1234-H, Teamsters Local 2010 v. Regents of the University of California, in which all parties had the right to participate, it has been found that the Regents of the University of California violated the Prohibition on Public Employers Deterring or Discouraging Union Membership (PEDD), Government Code section...
The University of California Office of the President’s policy on recruitment and promotion – PPSM-20: Recruitment and Promotion was last reviewed April 2023. UCR HR Policy and Talent Acquisition teams have reviewed Local Procedure 20 Recruitment and Promotion. The local procedure will be revised in a two (2) phased approach. Phase I includes the proposed...
To: UCR Employee's and Affiliates In November 2020 UCOP announced a new presidential policy* to ensure that all individuals are identified by their accurate gender identity and lived or preferred name on university-issued documents and in UC’s information systems. To comply with this policy, on June 19, 2023, a new UCPath release will introduce a...
The University of California, Riverside and K5 Riverside Skilled Craft (International Union of Operating Engineers, Local 501) will negotiate a successor contract. Local bargaining may begin following completion of the public notice meetings scheduled below.
Re: Employee-Initiated Reduction In Time (ERIT) Program Employee Review In consultation with Systemwide Human Resources and UC Legal, proposed revisions to the Employee-Initiated Reduction In Time (ERIT) Program and ERIT Contract are now available for employee review. Background The ERIT program is an optional tool that locations and organizational units may choose to implement as...
Dear Campus Community, Additional adjustments have been made to the campus COVID-19 management program as a result of updates from the California Department of Public Health (CDPH). These changes will go into effect immediately. Ending Asymptomatic Testing Faculty, staff, and students who have an approved COVID-19 vaccination exemption, either medical or religious, will no longer...
On October 26, 2022, the Office of the President issued revised guidelines for reimbursable travel expenses for remote and hybrid employees. What Changed Effective Monday, March 6, 2023, those revised guidelines were rescinded, and the University of California will revert to the existing interpretation of the Business and Finance Bulletin G-28 Travel Regulations. Which states...
Announcing a NEW LEADERSHIP Program created by EOD! The Aspiring Leader Program is an online, self-paced e-learning course program that provides an introduction to some of the core skills needed to begin developing leadership capabilities and become a successful leader. View the website for more information or download the brochure.
It’s time once again for performance appraisals to be completed. Human Resources (HR) understands ongoing dialogue between supervisors and staff is an integral and fundamental part of the performance management process. Performance appraisals enable supervisors to engage employees in a dialogue about how well the employee is performing their job duties and to discuss goals...
