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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.
The CSU Employee Fee Waiver and Reduction Program provides for the waiver or reduction of certain fees for employees who enroll in work-related courses offered by the CSU for the purpose of improving skills for existing jobs, or advancement in accordance with a career development plan. In addition, an eligible CSU employee may transfer his or her fee waiver benefit to a spouse, domestic partner, or eligible dependent child. Only one person may use this benefit per semester, regardless of whether the individual uses the full two (2) courses or 6 units.
The CSU Fee Waiver module is currently available for Spring 2021 registration. In order to ensure timely processing, please submit your application no later than November 6, 2020
For more information, visit: http://www.csun.edu/
If you are retiring within the next six months, take advantage of this opportunity to secure one of a limited number of One-on-One Consultations with a CalPERS Retirement Advisor.
Each meeting is 30 minutes and is available by appointment only. This appointment is in lieu of visiting the Glendale CalPERS office.
Registrants must:
For more information and to reserve an appointment, visit here.
Online via Zoom; connection information provided via registration confirmation.
Nikki Valadez, Information Technology
Heather Kennedy, Human Resources
We all know Outlook is a good, easy to use e-mail and calendaring system. In 2018 we shared seven top Outlook secrets for taking your productivity to the next level.
Well, we're back in 2020 to show you some of our favorite Outlook secrets, along with some new ones! Join us and we'll help you discover and implement robust, powerful solutions that help you focus on the emails that matter most, reach large groups with ease, and automate common practices.
Online
CalPERS Staff
Do you want to learn how to increase your retirement income? Join us for this informative webinar to learn about the different types of service credit purchases that may be available to you. Discover your eligibility and payment options as we cover how to request the cost and other factors you should consider.
It is now more important than ever to be efficient and effective in the recruitment process. And in today's environment, that’s complicated by the fact that interview-savvy job candidates have learned how to ace interviews and make themselves sound like Super Stars ... even when they're not. Through this session, you will learn interviewing methods that maximize the flow and quality of candidate information so you can improve your quality-of-hire.
We will:
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.”
Thank you for those who participated in the very 1st CSU virtual Open Enrollment Benefits Fair. We had over 300 register for the event. We invite you to email us at benefitsadministration@csun.edu with any feedback or comments.
As a reminder, you can view your current Benefits Summary and Dependent Coverage in the CSUN portal. If you submitted changes as part of the annual Open Enrollment period, you can view those changes in the portal by changing the date field on those pages to "01/01/2021". Changes made during Open Enrollment (which closed October 16, 2020) will be effective January 1, 2021.
Please ensure that your vacation balance as of December 31, 2020 is at or below your maximum carryover per your applicable bargaining agreement. You may view your leave balances online through the portal at www.csun.edu. Once in the portal, find the HR/Employee – Time & Attendance pagelet; click on View Absence Balances. If you are not able to view your balances, please see your department Timekeeper.
Also, remember to consider your vacation accruals for November and December when calculating the number of hours you must use before January 1st. For details concerning the calculation of your “Maximum Carryover Hours” refer to http://www.csun.edu/benefits/vacation.
Special note for Faculty: After one (1) full year of employment, a California Faculty Association (R03) employee who accrues vacation [Full-time ten (10) month and twelve (12) month faculty unit employees] shall take at least forty (40) hours of vacation each calendar year. Any part of the forty (40) hours not taken during the calendar year shall be forfeited by January 1 of the subsequent year (Article 34.7).
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.
For more information visit the following page: Health Care Dependent Re-Verification
Emotions may be running high in the weeks surrounding an election. People may have strong feelings on both sides about the campaigns, the candidates, and the results. These resources are available to help you manage the unique stresses of an election season and the ongoing uneasiness caused by wildfires and the pandemic.
For more resources on dealing with stress, resiliency, and staying strong, visit the myLifeMatters website, or call at 1.800.367.7474.
Elections & COVID-19
Wildfires
There are currently three leave options available for employees: COVID Paid Administrative Leave (CPAL), Emergency Paid Sick Leave (EPSLA), and Emergency Family and Medical Leave Expansion (EFMLEA).
Due to the distinct options available, for any time off related to COVID-19 managers and employees should reach out to Karyn Cote, Leave Specialist at Karyn.Cote@csun.edu to consult on which leave type they qualify for and to obtain the appropriate leave form. To read more information about the leave options available to employees for COVID-19 related reasons and other resources, visit the COVID-19 Information for Faculty/Staff page.
Human Resources is offering services remotely. Check out how we can help you and explore the latest updates related to COVID-19:
Resources abound to help you successfully work remotely, build a work-life balance, and maintain yours and your family's emotional, and physical well-being:
You can find additional information on the COVID-19 Information for Faculty & Staff website:
