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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.
With COVID-19 vaccine rollout now underway, there has never been a more important time to learn about the vaccinations and speak to common questions and concerns. This webinar will give you the tools you need to understand the current landscape of vaccines and information about them.
If you have questions and concerns about the coronavirus, you’re not alone. Join us on Tuesday, March 30th, when Dr. John Rott, Regional Assistant Medical Director at Kaiser Permanente, will speak about updates to our nation’s COVID-19 strategy and address several of the most frequently asked questions we’ve received related to the vaccine. If you would like to submit any questions, please email them now to: hradmin@calstate.edu.
You’ll learn about:
All CSU employees are welcome to attend.
Closed captioning will be provided.
The recording of this webinar will be available to view until April 15, 2021.
The CSU Fee Waiver Application Module is currently available to submit your application for the Fall 2021 semester. In order to ensure timely processing, please submit your application no later than April 16, 2021.
For more information about your Fee Waiver benefits and eligibility, please visit the Fee Waiver & Reduction website.
CSUN HR Benefits and Kaiser Permanente are excited to announce a new wellness challenge program called Work of Art, designed to enhance resilience and cultivate happiness. Registration for the six-week program, open to all CSUN employees (including Associated Students, The University Corporation, and Student Employees) regardless of health care provider, is open now through Friday, April 16, 2021.
There’s no set formula or specific guideline for being happy. How you interact with others, the way you manage life’s ups and downs, thoughts and attitudes you choose, and the relationships you nurture make up the rich tapestry of you: your personal work of art.
Every Monday during the campaign you’ll receive details and guidance on 1 new activity from each of these categories:
| • Mindfulness | • Gratitude | • Optimism | • Connection | • Collage (miscellaneous) |
As you complete activities you value, you'll track progress by “painting” images with personal meaning and create a unique experience to support ongoing emotional health and happiness. And although you’ll be crafting art on your mobile or desktop device, you don’t have to be an artist to thrive in Work of Art.
Team participation is optional, but when groups of 4 band together toward a shared goal, they greatly improve their chance of success — and have a more fulfilling experience than going it alone. Once you register, go to the Menu button and select Team 400, then Create Team. You can also accept an invitation to join someone else’s team or request to be on one that doesn’t yet have 4 members.
Whether you’re part of a team or participate as a solo artist, you’ll enjoy this fulfilling experience and could win a prize. We look forward to viewing your works of art alongside others in the gallery.
Go to https://csunhealthymatadors.myworkofart.com to register. Be sure to sign up for Work of Art before close of business, Friday, April 16, 2021.
Brenda Reponte, Senior Manager| Customer Education and Outreach Division, CalPERS
If you've completed the Planning Your Retirement class and are ready to fill out your retirement application, then this class is for you. You will complete your retirement application and have your signature witnessed during this class. This class also provides important post-retirement information, such as how to ensure you receive your first check on time, how to change direct deposit, tax withholdings and lump sum beneficiary information after retirement. We will also cover continuation of employer contracted CalPERS health benefits into retirement.
Faculty & Staff – To register for this Workshop/Session:
If you require an accommodation to attend this program, please contact Human Resources at x5168 at least seven business days in advance of the program.
Withdraw from Session: If you need to cancel your registration, select the “Self” icon in CSU Learn. Select “Learning,” then “Registrations.” Select the box next to the session you need to cancel, and select “Cancel Registration.” In the next window, select “Confirm Cancellation.”
Brenda Reponte, Senior Manager| Customer Education and Outreach Division, CalPERS
A CalPERS retirement specialist will be available to conduct one-on-one retirement planning/consultation meetings. Each meeting is 30 minutes and is available by appointment only. This appointment is in lieu of visiting the Glendale CalPERS office.
Registrants must:
Faculty & Staff – To register for this Workshop/Session:
If you require an accommodation to attend this program, please contact Human Resources at x5168 at least seven business days in advance of the program.
Withdraw from Session: If you need to cancel your registration, select the “Self” icon in CSU Learn. Select “Learning,” then “Registrations.” Select the box next to the session you need to cancel, and select “Cancel Registration.” In the next window, select “Confirm Cancellation.”
Norm Arslan, LifeMatters
Do you need help in letting go of your desire to achieve a perfect balance between work and family? In most cases, it may be impossible and lead to more stress and guilt.
However, there are things we can do to bridge the gap that exists between the two.
Our Employee Assistance Program (LifeMatters) is conducting the first in a series of monthly workshops just for CSUN faculty and staff focused around wellness during the time of COVID.
Content includes:
If you require an accommodation to attend this program, please contact Human Resources at x5168 at least seven business days in advance of the program.
Withdraw from Session: If you need to cancel your registration, select the “Self” icon in CSU Learn. Select “Learning,” then “Registrations.” Select the box next to the session you need to cancel, and select “Cancel Registration.” In the next window, select “Confirm Cancellation.”
CalPERS Staff
Do you know what goes into your retirement calculation? Join CalPERS for this informative webinar where you will learn about the three factors used to calculate your retirement and how an increase in one or more of these factors may maximize your retirement benefits.
Monthly Webinar: LifeMatters hosts monthly Webinars. Most Webinars are live, and some are posted for download. This month's live webinar:
When someone you love struggles with addiction, it’s important to know you are not alone and also to take care of yourself. Start with learning more about what addiction is, symptoms of drug use, withdrawal symptoms, and more. Understanding more about this chronic brain disease will help you process and cope in a healthy way.
If you haven't already done so, visit our LifeMatters@CSUN website to learn about all of the services and resources available to you and your family/household members as part of your Employee Assistance Program benefit.
You can access the LifeMatters website on your desktop here.
For those administrative staff responsible for processing the appointment of Academic Personnel and Student Employees for Summer 2021, 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. Please Note: The CSU Hiring Chill remains in effect.
Summer 2021 Academic Personnel Personnel Processing Workshop
This workshop is intended for administrative personnel responsible for hiring and processing Summer Academic Personnel for employment during Summer 2021.
| Presented By: | Human Resources, Faculty Affairs, and the Tseng College |
| Date: | Tuesday, May 4, 2021 |
| Time: | 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. |
| Location: | Zoom Web Conference: https://csun.zoom.us/j/85068082348?pwd=a2c1OXJtS3JlWWRKWnFtTXFTelhaUT09 Meeting ID: 850 6808 2348 Passcode: 280787 |
| Intended Audience: | Staff responsible for processing Summer Academic Personnel appointments. |
| Registration: | Click Here |
This workshop is intended for administrative personnel responsible for hiring and processing the appointments of Student Employees in support of Summer 2021.
| Presented By: | Human Resources |
| Date: | Thursday, May 6, 2021 |
| Time: | 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM |
| Location: | Conference: https://csun.zoom.us/j/85068082348?pwd=a2c1OXJtS3JlWWRKWnFtTXFTelhaUT09 Meeting ID: 850 6808 2348 Passcode: 280787 |
| Intended Audience: | Staff responsible for processing Summer Student Employee appointments. |
| Registration: | Click Here |
California Casualty, a long-time CSU Benefits partner, appreciates your dedication to helping others. In honor of your commitment to making our world a better place, California Casualty is offering a $25 Amazon.com gift card if you complete an auto quote. Click on the image or California Casualty icon below: Get your quote today!
When the unexpected happens, California Casualty is here for you. In an effort to help during these uncertain times, California Casualty has enhanced their “Skip Payment” policy benefit to include two consecutive months of premium deferment. Take advantage of learning more about the many other unique policy benefits/features that California Casualty offers employees.
That’s why California Casualty has been here to provide CSU employees auto and home insurance protection that is designed with you in mind.
Select the image below to get your Quote:
We are happy to announce a temporary change to the HCRA and DCRA plans allowed by the recently passed Consolidated Appropriations Act (CAA) of 2021.
The CSU has adopted temporary plan changes to the CSU Health Care Reimbursement and Dependent Care Reimbursement Plans, which allow employees to make a one-time, mid-year enrollment change prospectively without a qualifying event during the remainder of the 2021 plan year. This one-time, mid-year plan change will allow employees to stop, enroll or change their current monthly contribution for HCRA, DCRA or both plans.
To learn more about the benefit plans please visit https://csyou.calstate.edu/Employee-Resources/Benefits/Flexible/Pages/default.aspx
Employees currently participating in the HCRA and/or DCRA will receive additional information to include monies contributed during the 2020 plan year via email from Systemwide Human Resources and a mailed letter from ASIFlex. If you do not receive a notice from ASIFlex by March 31, please contact ASIFlex at 800-659-3035
Important – HCRA Account Participants Only: You cannot cancel or decrease your HCRA account contributions if you have been reimbursed more than your existing account balance for 2021.
If you have questions or would like to make a mid-year plan change please contact Benefits Administration at benefitsadministration@csun.edu.
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.
If you will be participating in the Faculty Early Retirement Program (FERP) beginning 2021-22 or are already enrolled, valuable information about your benefits and pay, while participating in the program, is available online.
Please visit the Faculty Early Retirement Program and Your Benefits webpage.
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health is currently distributing the COVID-19 vaccine to Phase 1A, and Phase 1B, Tier 1, which include the following groups:
Education workers may make appointments through their healthcare provider or as they become available through the Los Angeles County website at:
Our understanding is availability of appointments increases on weekends, so please be sure to regularly check for new opportunities.
https://www.csun.edu/hr/employee-covid-19-vaccination-information
For more information on health & safety, visit: https://www.csun.edu/csunasone/health-and-safety.
If you are approved to work on campus during the Spring 2021 semester, you are eligible to participate in voluntary COVID-19 testing (at no cost). We have engaged a third-party vendor, Picture, by Fulgent Genetics, to increase our testing capacity and offer free, convenient at-home testing for employees as one of several initiatives in place to mitigate the spread of coronavirus.
Who is the Testing For?
For More Information and to Register:
All employees not on direct deposit will have their state payroll checks distributed by U.S. Mail. This distribution method promotes proper social distancing, as well as assists in transitioning workloads to support the academic year. In order to ensure timely receipt of paychecks, please follow the steps below as soon as possible:
Login to the myNorthridge portal and verify that your home address is accurate. You can do this by navigating to the Staff tab and accessing the Human Resources/Employee pagelet. In the pagelet select update my personal info.
Exceptions:
If this process causes a financial burden to employees, they should email WarrantDist@csun.edu and request an exception to come to campus to physically pick up their pay check. This exception should be made no later than two weeks before payday.
In order to avoid unexpected mailing delays, we also highly encourage you to consider enrolling in direct deposit. New enrollment may take up to two pay periods to process, so please ensure your home address on file is also up to date. The following link provides information on Direct Deposit for CSUN employees: https://www.csun.edu/payroll/direct-deposit.
Completed forms can be mailed to:
Human Resources – Payroll Administration
California State University, Northridge
18111 Nordhoff Street
Northridge, CA 91330-8229
Additionally, employees may view their paycheck details and IRS Form W-2 by registering with Cal Employee Connect (CEC). CEC is a secure site run by the State of California’s State Controller’s Office and allows state employees to view paycheck information for the current tax year and two prior tax years and view Form W-2 for the past three tax years. Access to CEC is available for current and former state employees. More information can be found here: https://www.csun.edu/payroll/cec.
As a California State University (CSU) employee, your pay check/direct deposit advice and annual W-2 are issued (hard copy) by the State Controller’s Office (SCO). Until now, these hard copy documents have been the only means made available to you by the SCO as a record of your earnings.
CSUN employees now have the opportunity to access this information and forms through Cal Employee Connect (CEC) which allows employees to view up to three (3) years of their earnings statements and W-2’s, along with personal information. Cal Employee Connect reduces state costs and workload by providing a tool for all state employees to access their earnings information electronically.
The statements available in CEC provide continuity to the statements previously printed by the SCO. CEC offers a range of tools to help you view your earnings, including a feature to compare statements side-by-side.
To learn more about CEC and how to view pay warrant and W-2 information, visit Cal Employee Connect.
Because of the “connectedness” nature of our work and the volatility of the pandemic, we must share the responsibility of protecting ourselves and each other. A safe work environment is only possible when everyone participates.
All employees, whether currently working on campus, authorized to return this Spring, or currently working from home, should have received an email notice are required to complete an online course called “Returning to Campus Guide for Employees.” The notice contained a link to CSU Learn, the Campus Learning Management System.
The 23-minute online course provides information on CSUN’s COVID-19 guidelines and shared responsibilities, as well as strategies for limiting the spread of the disease.
Here’s a link to access the training directly:
From this link, select “Northridge” from the drop down and then sign-in with your CSUN credentials. Then select the “Start” button to view the training. For questions or issues with accessing the training, email CSU-Learn @csun.edu.
Whether working on campus continuously, or periodically, its important to remember and practice campus safety protocols when cleared to be on campus:
Visit CSUNasOne for details and up to date information.
When reporting self or employee COVID-19 cases, the information will be provided to the Klotz Student Health Center for contact tracking, to Environmental Health and Safety for office sanitization and OSHA reporting, and to Human Resources for leave assistance.
