HR News Updates | July 2023

The University will be closed on Tuesday, July 4, 2023, in observance of Independence Day. Classes will not be in session and most campus offices will be closed.

Plan your 2023-2024 year with the Pay Calendars and Holiday Schedule available here.

Direct Deposit is a convenient way to automatically deposit all of your net earnings into the financial institution of your choice. Once you enroll, all your payments, including supplemental payments such as overtime, awards/bonuses, etc., are transferred to your financial institution. Your enrollment in Cal Employee Connect (CEC) allows you to conveniently and securely view your payroll statements and W-2's online, 24/7. 

Direct Deposit - Enrollment Overview

View more information about Direct Deposit for CSUN employees here.

1. Log into your Cal Employee Connect (CEC) account
2. Select Employee Services > Direct Deposit

a. Submitting a direct deposit form via CEC requires the employee to be on campus or connected to the CSUN VPN.

3. Follow the instructions to fill out the form and submit

a. Enrollment takes 2 pay cycles (30 to 60 days)

Cal Employee Connect

Cal Employee Connect (CEC) allows CSUN employees to securely view up to four (4) years of their earnings statements and W-2’s, along with personal information online. 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.

Join the CSU and Fidelity for an upcoming virtual Ask Fidelity Session where your local Fidelity planner will share important updates related to your workplace savings plan and provide you with resources to stay on track to meet your financial goals, as well as share information and strategies on other financial topics.  

You can register to attend one or more of the following webinars.  Select the date/title to register; Connection information provided upon registration.

Topic Overview & Schedule:

• June 27th @12 PM PST: Maximize Social Security in Your Retirement Strategy

• If you want to understand important Social Security claiming strategies: Learn about strategies for claiming your Social Security benefit and how it fits with other income sources to create your retirement paycheck. 

• July 27th @12 PM PST: Make the Most of Your Retirement Savings 

• If you want to save more for retirement: Learn how to maximize your retirement savings, ways to save for retirement beyond your workplace savings plan, and steps you can take today to get prepared for retirement. 

• August 29th @ 12 PM PST: Get Started and Save for the Future You

• If you want to get started in your workplace savings plan, or to save more: Learn the benefits of your workplace savings plan, how to enroll, and small steps you can take to save more 

Wednesday, July 12, 2023, 11:00 a.m. to 11:40 a.m.

Description:

Did you know, your survivors and beneficiaries may be entitled to benefits if you were to pass before you retire? In this video, you'll learn about beneficiaries and survivors, pre-retirement survivor benefits, reporting a death, and the criteria for submitting an emergency retirement application.

Facilitated by:

CalPERS Staff

Location:

Online, Connection information provided upon registration

Registration:

Register

Note: Registration closes at midnight the evening before the webcast airs. 

Thursday, July 13, 2023 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm

Location:

Online, Pre-Registration Required

Most people are aware of the dangers of too much time in the sun. In today's webinar, you will learn about ultraviolet rays and what you can do to prevent sun damage. You will also be able to identify the signs of heat-related illness and ways to cool down. You will be invited to create a realistic action plan that will help you take positive steps toward avoiding heat related illness.

Presented by Kaiser Permanente in partnership with CSUN Benefits Administration. You do not need to be a Kaiser Permanente member to participate in this program.

Join us: 

Thrive Thursday Webinar Series

You can view a pdf of the image below here. 

In this introductory session, we will show you how to get the most out of your Calm experience and take a deep dive into the app.

We will also talk about ways to utilize the app at work.

July 25, 2023

11:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Register

Web conferencing details provided upon confirmation.

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 2023: March, June, September and December. 
• For those employees with birthdays in September, you do not need to send in the Dependent Eligibility Verification Affidavit mailed to you by CalPERS. As a sustainable and convenient alternative, you will receive an email from Adobe Sign allowing you to complete your required Dependent Eligibility Verification Affidavit and attach the required documents. Please complete and submit your required documents prior to September 1, 2023 order for your dependent(s) to continue receiving health coverage and avoid cancellation on October 1, 2023.

LifeMatters Webinar: Improving Concentration | Pre-Recorded - Available Throughout July

Description:

Practice makes perfect — and that applies to concentration, too! Discover techniques for strengthening your ability to focus.

Location:

Online: Available as a prerecorded webinar throughout July.

Facilitated By:

LifeMatters

To access the webinars:

• Go to www.mylifematters.com/my/webinars and follow the directions on that page. * If you need the LifeMatters password, please log into the CSUN Portal here.
• 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.
• If you are unable to attend the live webinar, it will be available in the WorkLife Balance Webinar archive

As a Cal State University Northridge employee, when you or your family members (your dependents and permanent household members) need helpful guidance, problem assessment, short-term counseling, and/or referral to local resources, your LifeMatters@CSUN program (administered by Empathia Pacific, Inc.) is just a phone call away, and it is available on a live basis, 24 hours a day/7 days a week.

• Short Term Counseling

• Other Services

• Quick Glance

• Frequently Asked Questions

For Direct Assistance (Free & Confidential), call LifeMatters at 1-800-367-7474

         Or, Log on to myLifeMatters.com* 

* If you need the LifeMatters password, please log into the CSUN Portal here.

Take advantage of your newest benefit as a CSUN Employee

Whether you have 30 seconds or 30 minutes, Calm’s diverse content library offers resources to suit your schedule and needs. Explore guided meditations and specialized music playlists to help with stress and focus, mindful movement video and audio, relaxing Sleep Stories, tailored content for children, wisdom-filled masterclasses led by experts, and much more.

Employees with Kaiser Permanente as their health plan provider already have access to Calm and may sign-up directly through Kaiser. All other state-side employees should simply follow the instructions below to gain full access to Calm - the #1 app for mental fitness.

To Get Started

• Visit the following link: Calm for CSUN Employees
• Sign up with your personal email address (or log in to an existing account)
• Validate your work email address or Employee ID

Once complete, you can download the Calm app and log into your new account. Your Calm subscription gives you unlimited access to the full library of content at calm.com and in the Calm app. In fact, you can now share your Calm subscription with up to 5 additional devices with your same login credentials. Enjoy the perks of Calm with your family and loved ones – all while becoming happier and healthier together! Calm's mobile app elements are accessible to mobile assistive technology such as screen readers like VoiceOver for iOS and Talkback for Android and these devices' native live-captioning and subtitle capabilities. If you do not have this assistive technology on your device, you can use Calm's web app to utilize their assistive technology.

Sign up for one of Calm’s Live Employee Welcome Sessions to learn more.

Please note that Calm only shares aggregated user data. For more information, see their privacy policy at calm.com/privacy.

Visit the HR Benefits Calm website for more information and FAQs.

Total compensation includes your salary and the value of your benefit package, based on your appointment type.

As an employee of the CSU system, you have comprehensive health and retirement benefits. To see the equivalent value of your total compensation, use the Total Compensation Calculator.

To view the most current CSU Employee Benefits Summary visit https://www.csun.edu/benefits/employee-benefits-summary.

How to Report COVID-19 Cases or Potential Exposure

Please complete one of the following forms to report a case of COVID-19 or possible exposure to someone with COVID-19.

• Faculty & Staff Self-Reporting Form
• Manager Reporting Form (For managers to report employee and student employee cases)