lick through each link below to learn about various resources and updates. We invite you to regularly visit the Human Resources webpage for more information regarding other important updates.
Juneteenth Holiday Campus Closure | June 19
The Campus will be closed on Wednesday, June 19th in observance of Juneteenth. Classes will not be in session and most campus offices will be closed.
On March 22, 2023, the CSU Board of Trustees adopted a resolution designating June 19 (Juneteenth), as a paid holiday for CSU employees, effective calendar year 2023. As such, collective bargaining agreements and Title 5, Section 42920, Article 4.1, Subchapter 7, Chapter 1, Division 5, of California Code of Regulations have been amended to extend the paid holiday to all CSU employees.
“Juneteenth,” or June 19, is considered the oldest known celebration of the end of legalized slavery in the USA. On that day in 1865, Union soldiers began informing the remaining 250,000 enslaved African Americans in Galveston, TX, that the Civil War was over, and they were free.
The Juneteenth holiday will be observed this year on Wednesday, June 19, 2024, and must be observed every year on June 19, unless it falls on a Saturday or Sunday. If June 19 falls on a Saturday, the holiday shall be observed on the preceding Friday. If it falls on a Sunday, the holiday shall be observed on the following Monday.
We encourage you to engage with Juneteenth celebrations and events at CSUN and in the San Fernando Valley area as well as in your local community.
CalPERS Webinar: Power of Attorney | June 12
Wednesday, June 12, 2024 - 11:00 a.m. to 11:20 a.m.
What would happen if you became unable to act on your own behalf? A CalPERS Special Power of Attorney allows you to designate representatives to perform important duties as it relates to your CalPERS business. In this video, CalPERS will provide step-by-step instructions on how to fill out the Power of Attorney, as well as the duties and limitations your representatives may have.
Facilitated By:
Presented by CalPERS Staff
Location:
Online, Pre-Registration Required
Join us:
2024 Thrive Thursday Webinar Series: Men's Health | June 13
Thursday, June 13, 2024 - 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Preventative care includes simple but important choices every man can make for himself and his family to live a longer and healthier life.
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.
In this webinar, create a recipe for a memorable and safe summer season. Balance family, fun and safety under the sun with valuable insights, tips, and activities.
Location:
Online, Preregistration Required
Facilitated by:
Nicole Stepanian- NBC-HWC, CIHC
Carlos Parra
Join us:
Participation is open to all CSUN employees; however, only CalPERS members (regardless of health plan enrollment) can earn rewards by attending webinars.
Fidelity Financial Webinar: Maximize Social Security in Your Retirement Strategy | June 25
Tuesday, June 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.
Blue Shield Presents: Stress Management Strategies | June 27
Thursday, June 27, 2024 - 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.
In this webinar, learn to manage stress and improve your well-being with practical techniques. Join us to explore mindfulness, time management, relaxation, and personalized coping mechanisms to build resilience.
Location:
Online, Preregistration Required
Facilitated by:
Nicole Stepanian- NBC-HWC, CIHC
Carlos Parra
Join us:
Participation is open to all CSUN employees; however, only CalPERS members (regardless of health plan enrollment) can earn rewards by attending webinars.
Celebrating a Birthday in July? Complete CalPERS Dependent Re-Verification Requirement | Deadline: July 1
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 July, 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 July 1, 2024 in order for your dependent(s) to continue receiving health coverage and avoid cancellation on August 1, 2024.
Explore the 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.
Save the Date! 58th Annual Staff Service & Recognition of Excellence Awards Event | September 19
Save the Date for the 58th Annual Staff Service and Recognition of Excellence Awards Event on Thursday, September 19, 2024. Each year, the University honors staff, managers and auxiliary employees on their 5, 10, 15, and other five year service increments.
For more information or to view a listing of Employees Scheduled to be Recognized for Their Years of Service to the University at the 2024 Event, go to the event page at https://www.csun.edu/enrichment/2024-staff-service-awards.
Is it your time to be Honored?
If you believe that your name should be on the list, but it is not, or your name is on the list and you believe it should not be, please submit the Staff Service Award Honoree List Inquiry Form or contact Heather Kennedy at heather.kennedy@csun.edu, as soon as possible, and no later than June 21, 2024.
Ready to Nominate a Colleague or Team for a Recognition of Excellence Award?
Nominate a colleague so that we may collectively recognize their contributions in helping make CSUN an excellent institution. Nomination forms will be available on the Awards page as of Wednesday, June 5, 2024. Friday, June 21, 2024 is the deadline to submit a nomination for the 2024 Recognition of Excellence Awards.
LifeMatters – Log in to View Your New Member Discounts and Try out the New Guided Experience
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.
* If you need the LifeMatters password, please log into the CSUN Portal here.
Have You Created Your Online CalPERS Account? Check Out the Updates to the CalPERS Website
If you are eligible for a CalPERS retirement plan, Create your online myCalPERS account to access instructor-led and online classes. Descriptions can be found on Member Education webpage.
CalPERS is making improvements to their website. Listed below are some of the webpages undergoing changes. . For more information on what’s to come on these webpages and what you can expect to find, please visit the CalPERS Perspective site here.
Homepage
Navigation
Customer Journey
myCalPERS Login
Enroll in Cal Employee Connect for Easy Online Access to Your Monthly Pay, W-2 Information, Direct Deposit Enrollment, and Withholdings Changes
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
Log into your Cal Employee Connect (CEC) account
Select Employee Services > Direct Deposit
Submitting a direct deposit form via CEC requires the employee to be on campus or connected to the CSUN VPN.
Follow the instructions to fill out the form and submit
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,
Navigate to the “Employee Services” tab
Select “Tax Withholdings”
Follow the prompts and the requested information.
View more information about Payroll Taxes and Withholdings here.
How to Report COVID-19 Cases or Potential Exposure
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.