HR

HR News Updates | April 2019

Click through each link below to learn about various resources and updates. We invite you to regularly visit the Human Resources webpage at http://www.csun.edu/hr for more information regarding other important updates.

60 Years of Excellence: Celebrating Our Staff's Dedication to Student Success - 53rd Annual Staff Service & Recognition of Excellence Awards Event Takes Place April 22

CSUN will celebrate the 53rd Annual Staff Service and Recognition of Excellence Awards Event Monday, April 22, 2019, 9-11 a.m. at the University Student Union, Northridge Center.  This event recognizes employees who have achieved milestones in five-year increments of dedicated service to the University as well as individuals and teams for outstanding efforts made over the course of the calendar year.  At this year's event, we expect to honor approximately 297 employees recognized for collectively providing more than 4,295 years of service to the University!

Is it your time to be recognized? Please review the following list of employees scheduled to be recognized at 2019 Staff Service Award Honorees

If you are on the list, you should have received an invitation to attend.  If you have not already done so, please RSVP by Monday, April 8 at: https://www.name-coach.com/record/staffsvc19.  Also, let us know if you think you should be on the list or if you are, and think that it's not yet time to celebrate your anniversary.

If you are being honored for a service year award, please consider submitting a photo of yourself to be to be included in the slide show presentation. Please submit your photo by Friday, April 13 to Linda.Noblejas-Sapuay at linda.v.noblejas@csun.edu.  If you have any questions about the Staff Service and Recognition of Excellence Awards Event, please contact Rosemary Martin at rosemary.martin@csun.edu.

 

Take 1 Minute to Know Your Risk for Type 2 Diabetes: Diabetes Alert Day | March 26

Did you know that as part of your CalPERS health plan you have access to a Diabetes Prevention Program? Great news, right? But here’s the catch: 90% of people with prediabetes don’t know they have it.

That’s why we are joining the American Diabetes Association in recognizing Diabetes Alert Day on March 26—a movement that challenges everyone to take a quick survey to assess their risk of type 2 diabetes. 

Follow your health plan’s link below to take the screener today to determine if you are at risk.  If you meet the risk criteria, you will be invited to apply for a Diabetes Prevention Program offered at no charge to you and your adult dependents as part of your CalPERS health plan benefits. 

Don’t hit the “snooze” on Diabetes Alert Day, instead click the link above to answer this wake-up call to find out your risk today.

Join us in the movement to raise awareness and reduce the risk of diabetes.

Webinar for CalPERS Members – CalPERS Educational Resource | April 10

Are you a member who’s interested in learning more about the educational opportunities CalPERS offers? If the answer is yes, join in on this informative webinar where you will be walked through the different educational resources a member can receive. You will also learn about the laws and regulations that govern CalPERS.

Date: Wednesday, April 10, 2019
Place: Online
Time: 11:00 a.m.– 12:00 p.m.

Registration is free.  To register for the webinar, visit the CalPERS Education Center page, select the Member Education link and scroll down to Upcoming Events to select the webinar of your choice.

Life Matters Wellness Webinar: Emotional Intelligence for Life | April 24

Provided by LifeMatters, your Employee Assistance Program provider, when it comes to happiness and success, emotional intelligence (EQ) is just as important as intellectual ability (IQ).  Learn how to build stronger relationships, connect to your feelings, and make informed decisions.

You have two time choices to view the webinar: 9:00-10:00 a.m. or 12:00-1:00 p.m., PST: 

Or,

  • Go to www.mylifematters.com/my/webinars and follow the directions on that page. Please sign in with your company password.
  • For live webinars, click on the link for the webinar you would like to attend and follow the registration instructions. You must register prior to the start of the webinar to attend.
  • Transcripts for non-captioned, archived webinars are available upon request.

Employee Fee Waiver Application Period for Fall 2019 | Now through April 26

The CSU Fee Waiver Application Module is currently available to submit your application for the Fall 2019 semester. In order to ensure timely processing, please submit your application no later than April 26, 2019.  

For more information about your Fee Waiver benefits and eligibility, please visit the Fee Waiver & Reduction website.

Save the Date | Academic Personnel & Student Employee Summer Hiring & Processing Workshops | May 1

For those administrative staff responsible for processing the appointment of Academic Personnel and Student Employees for Summer 2019, we encourage you to enroll in one of the following workshops that have been scheduled. Register for the appropriate workshop session through the CSUN Portal below.

Summer 2019 Academic Personnel and Student Employee Hiring and Processing Workshop

This workshop is intended for administrative personnel responsible for hiring and processing both Summer Academic Personnel and Student Employees for employment during Summer 2019.

Presented By:Human Resources, Faculty Affairs, and the Tseng College
Date:Wednesday, May 1, 2019
Time:10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Location:Ferman Presentation Room, Oviatt Library
Intended Audience:Staff responsible for processing both Summer Academic Personnel and Summer Student Employee appointments                                                
Registration:Click Here

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Summer 2019 Hiring and Processing Overview Webinar

This workshop is intended for administrative personnel responsible for processing the appointments of Academic Personnel and Student Employees in support of Summer 2019.  The focus of this session will be on hiring student employees.

Presented By:Human Resources
Date:Wednesday, May 8, 2019
Time:10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Location:Zoom Web Conference
Intended Audience:Staff responsible for processing Summer Student Employee appointments.
Registration:Click Here

If You Are Injured At Work - Let Us Help You

If you experience a work-related injury or illness, we want to help make sure you receive any necessary care.  As a reminder, you are required to immediately notify your supervisor and the campus Workers’ Compensation Specialist, so you can receive medical care, if needed.  

For information, instructions, and forms please refer to http://www.csun.edu/benefits/workers-compensation.

Get To Know Your Healthcare Plans - A New Monthly Feature | This Month's Highlight: Anthem Blue Cross Select (HMO)

The health and well-being of our employees is important, and we encourage you to make your benefits work for you and your family.  Throughout the year, we'll feature a different healthcare plan provider each month to help you learn more about your choices.

Anthem Blue Cross Select (HMO)

Whether you are already an Anthem Blue Cross Select member or considering joining, we encourage you to stay informed and make sure you understand your choices and how the different types of health plans work.  Learn more at: https://www.anthem.com/calpers

Faculty, Thinking of Retiring? Explore Your Benefits and the Faculty Early Retirement Program (FERP)

If you will be participating in the Faculty Early Retirement Program beginning 2019-2020 or are already enrolled, valuable information is available online about your benefits and pay while in the program. Please view the FERP (Faculty Early Retirement Program) and Your Benefits website.

Social Security Online Retirement Estimator

Did you know you can estimate your future Social Security benefit online at http://www.ssa.gov/?

The Social Security Retirement Estimator produces estimates that are based on your actual Social Security benefits. You can also apply for Social Security, check the status of your online application, and complete many other transactions by visiting the Social Security Administration Website.

CalPERS Dependent Re-Verification Requirement - Is Your Birthday in May?

Dependent Re-Verification (DRV) is the process of re-verifying the eligibility of your spouse, domestic partner, children, stepchildren, and domestic partner children (family members) enrolled for state health and dental benefits. Government Code section 22843.1 mandates re-verifying the eligibility of your family members. Government Code section 22959 authorizes extending this review to your family members enrolled for dental benefits.

The eligibility of your family members will be re-verified once every three years. The re-verification period is based on your birth month. Employees born during the following months are required to re-verify family members during 2019: February, May, August and November.

For those employees with birthdays in May, CalPERS, mailed you information in February and March explaining the process and the documentation required to maintain health coverage for your dependents. Please read and ensure Human Resources has your documents prior to May 1, 2019 in order for your dependent(s) to continue receiving health coverage and avoid cancellation on 06/1/2019.

For more information visit the following page: Health Care Dependent Re-Verification