Dear ITS Staff and Partners, ServiceNow will be undergoing its annual version upgrade, transitioning from Xanadu to the latest Zurich release. This upgrade ensures our platform remains secure, efficient, and aligned with the latest features. Please share the following schedule and project milestones with your respective departments and users. What’s New? The Zurich release includes...
Pursuant to the California Public Employment Relations Board (PERB) Decision regarding Unfair Labor Practice Charge SF-CE-1482-H, the University is required to post the “ NOTICE TO EMPLOYEES ” at all work locations where notices to CX bargaining unit employees are customarily posted.
It is now the designated period for the completion of the 2025/2026 performance appraisals. This annual appraisal cycle covers the performance period spanning from April 1, 2025, through March 31, 2026. All managers and employees are required to actively participate in this critical process, which is designed to formally appraise employee performance, foster professional development...
Dear Colleagues, I am pleased to announce several changes within the Employee and Labor Relations (ELR) Department. First, please join me in welcoming Jacob Schiffer, who joined the ELR team this week as our newest Employee Relations Consultant. Jacob transitions from the ASSET team, where he most recently served as Assistant Director of Human Resources...
As part of our ongoing commitment to compliance and maintaining a positive workplace environment, we remind all departments to ensure that all faculty and staff have reasonable access to mandatory workplace posters. It is essential that these posters are displayed appropriately in your organizational unit. In accordance with university policy, you must submit the Mandatory...
The UCR Catastrophic Leave Sharing Program provides a mechanism for employees to donate vacation hours to employees who have exhausted all paid leave balances due to a catastrophic illness or injury. Employees who have experienced a catastrophic illness or injury may request use of donated hours in order to temporarily continue salary and benefits. We...
We are writing to share an important employee notification requirement under California law. Annual Workplace “Know Your Rights” Notice – SB 294 Senate Bill 294, also known as the Workplace Know Your Rights Act , requires employers to provide an annual workplace rights notice to employees. Beginning February 1, 2026, and annually thereafter, this notice...
Dear HR Partners, SSC Leaders, and Subject Matter Experts, As we move into 2026, we are prioritizing quality and transparency through the Avanti initiative, a collaborative effort to transform the UCR employee experience by implementing automated technology solutions that streamline processes and enhance service excellence. The purpose of our recent soft launch was to stress-test...
DBRs, please share this information via your internal listserv. Do not reply to this mail. Please send a separate email with questions to benefits@ucr.edu . 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...
Dear Colleagues, UCR Human Resources (HR) recently announced that the new employee self-service portal, R’Employee Services, will launch on Monday, January 12, 2026. Background The launch of the R’Employee Services portal is part of the multi-year Avanti HR Roadmap , which aims to strategically transform HR services into a unified HR ecosystem. As UCR HR...
Benefits Open Enrollment begins on Thursday, October 30, 2025, at 8:00 a.m. and ends on Friday, November 21, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. It is essential for all Faculty and Staff to review New Medical Plan Design and Rate changes, including increased out of pocket expenses and copays to consider your options and costs. After reviewing...
In late September, the University of California announced the 2026 changes to medical plan contributions. For employees in certain medical plans and in specific salary bands, including those enrolled in the Kaiser Permanente health care plan, the changes included higher premiums. Recognizing the impact this adjustment may have, I have allocated funds from the campus...
Benefits Open Enrollment begins on Thursday, October 30, 2025, at 8:00 a.m. and ends on Friday, November 21, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. It is essential for all Faculty and Staff to review new medical plan , Blue Shield PPO, plan design and rate changes, including increased out of pocket expenses and copays to consider your...
Career Development Month Attend Free Virtual Workshops in November November is National Career Development Month, a time dedicated to focusing on personal and professional growth. Throughout the month, Employee and Organizational Development will provide free workshops for staff to promote career growth and development at UCR. Visit the Career Development Month webpage for session information...
The campus is scheduled to close beginning Wednesday, December 24, 2025, and will reopen on Friday, January 2, 2026. Pursuant to Personnel Policy 2.210: Absence from Work and relevant provisions of our collective bargaining agreements, the campus will observe the holidays on the following days. Campus Winter Holiday Closure Dates: Wednesday, December 24, 2025 ...
After a hearing in Unfair Practice Case No. SF-CE-1410-H, American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees Local 3299 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 (University or UCI) violated the Higher Education Employer-Employee...
To: Business Officers in Departments Employing Service (SX) and Patient Care Technical (EX) Employees From: Jonathan Connolly, Director of Employee & Labor Relations Re: Mandatory Posting of PERB Decision in Unfair Labor Practice Charge SF-CE-1410-H Dear Colleagues: Pursuant to the California Public Employment Relations Board (PERB) Decision regarding Unfair Labor Practice Charge SF-CE-1410-H, the University...
After a hearing in Unfair Practice Case No. SF-CE-1421-H, American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees Local 3299 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 (University) violated the Public Employment Communication Chapter (PECC)...
After a hearing in Unfair Practice Case No. SF-CE-1458-H, University Professional and Technical Employees, Communication Workers of America Local 9119 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 Higher Education Employer-Employee Relations Act...
The University of California Board of Regents today approved the appointment of James B. Milliken as the 22nd president of UC’s world-renowned system of 10 campuses, six academic health centers, and three affiliated National Laboratories. A seasoned higher education leader, Milliken has been serving as the chancellor of the University of Texas (UT) system since...
