HR News Updates | July 2024

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

Wednesday, July 10, 2024 - 11:00 a.m. to 11:20 a.m.

The retirement payment option you choose determines the monthly amount you'll receive as a retiree and what your beneficiaries may receive after your death. Having a clear understanding of the retirement payment options is a vital part of planning your retirement. In this video we'll walk you through how to use the myCalPERS service retirement estimate calculator and the different retirement options available to you.

Facilitated By:

Presented by CalPERS Staff

Location:

Online, Pre-Registration Required

Join us: 

Register

Thursday, July 11, 2024 - 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.

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. Read more or register for 2024 Thrive Thursday Webinar Series: Sun Safety

Join Kaiser Permanente as we mindfully practice strategies to achieve balance and improve our well-being. You do not need to be a Kaiser Medical member to participate in this webinar.

Thursday, July 11, 2024 - 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Take the first step toward a healthier and more active lifestyle by joining our fitness webinar. We'll provide you with the insights, tips, and motivation you need to kickstart or reignite your fitness journey.

Location:

Online, Preregistration Required

Facilitated by:

Nicole Stepanian- NBC-HWC, CIHC

Carlos Parra

Join us:

 Register

Participation is open to all CSUN employees; however, only CalPERS members (regardless of health plan enrollment) can earn rewards by attending webinars.

Thursday, July 25, 2024 - 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Join California State University and Fidelity for an educational web workshop, where you'll learn strategies and tips to help you manage your financial future with confidence. 

This workshop will help you understand the importance of saving as much as possible for retirement, how much to save, different account types to save for retirement and ways to preserve and grow your savings to last throughout your lifetime.

Read more about or register for Fidelity Financial Webinar: Make the Most of Your Retirement Savings

Plan your 2024-2025 year with the Pay Calendars and Holiday Schedule available here.

Effective June 17th, our new Campus Fidelity Representative will be

Jon Lee
Workplace Financial Consultant
Personal and Workplace Investing
Email Address: jon.lee@fmr.com
Phone: (669) 345-4485

 The California State University 403(b) Supplemental Retirement Plan (SRP) is a voluntary program that allows eligible CSU employees to save toward retirement by contributing to tax-deferred investments. SRP contributions are made solely by the employee through payroll deductions, prior to federal and state taxes being calculated. In order for eligible employees to take advantage of the tax savings via payroll deduction, a 403(b) account must be established with Fidelity, the SRP record-keeper.

For more information on the CSU 403(b) Supplemental Retirement Plan (SRP), visit our website at www.csun.edu/benefits/csu-403b-supplemental-retirement-plan-srp

We are excited to announce the launch of your Employee Assistance Program, LifeMatters all new member experience. The new features provide you with a one-of-a-kind solution to your mental health and wellbeing. The program offers many new benefits to users, including:

• Intuitive technology that guides member experience
• New assessments & tools to support care navigation
• Digital cognitive behavioral therapy (dCBT) program
• Discount center with local & national savings
• Registration for an even more customized experience

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.

Your enrollment in Cal Employee Connect (CEC) allows you to conveniently and securely view your payroll statements and W-2's online, 24/7, set-up or change your Direct Deposit, or make changes to your Withholdings.

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.

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.

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 or how to enroll, visit here.

Direct Deposit - Enrollment Overview

1. Log into your Cal Employee Connect (CEC) account
2. Select Employee Services > Direct Deposit
1. 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
1. Enrollment takes 2 pay cycles (30 to 60 days)

View more information about Direct Deposit for CSUN employees here.

Payroll Taxes and Withholding

Employees that would like to make changes to their tax withholding options for federal and state income taxes may now submit these electronically through their Cal Employee Connect account. Once logged on,

1. Navigate to the “Employee Services” tab
2. Select “Tax Withholdings”
3. Follow the prompts and the requested information.

View more information about Payroll Taxes and Withholdings here.

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 2024: January, April, July and October. 
• For those employees with birthdays in October, 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 document

Please complete and submit your required documents prior to October 1, 2024 in order for your dependent(s) to continue receiving health coverage and avoid cancellation on November 1, 2024.

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)

Testing is available for close contacts of on campus exposures.

The campus continues contact tracing for employees.

For the most up to date information, visit the CSUN COVID-19 website