We hope your semester is off to a great start. 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.
Benefits Open Enrollment: Now through Friday, October 15, 2021
Open Enrollment continues through Friday, October 15th. Remember, adding or making changes to your benefits as part of Open Enrollment is an easy online process via the eBenefits module in the CSUN portal.
Benefit election changes selected during Open Enrollment become effective January 1, 2022.
Visit our Open Enrollment webpage for more information and to register for access to the virtual benefits platform
If you have reviewed the Open Enrollment information, the plan premium rates, and are satisfied with your current elections and do not wish to make any changes, no further action is needed. Your current elections for these plans will automatically continue for plan year 2022. However, if you want a Health Care or Dependent Care Reimbursement Account, you must re-enroll every year.
Employee COVID-19 Vaccination Policy and Testing Information | September 30
In accordance with the CSU COVID-19 Vaccination Interim Policy, faculty, staff and student employees working on campus, are expected to provide certification of full vaccination status or request a medical or religious exemption no later than September 30, 2021 or as outlined below. While the meet and confer process with some union partners is still in progress, we encourage employees to voluntarily complete the certification as soon as possible to allow you to opt out of the required free weekly COVID-19 testing.
MPPs, Confidentials, UAPD (Unit 1) and UAW (Unit 11) represented employees, and Student Assistants – no later than September 30, 2021
CFA (Unit 3) and CSUEU (Units 2, 5, 7, 9) – no later than October 27, 2021
APC (Unit 4), Teamsters (Unit 6), and SUPA (Unit 8) - While the meet and confer process with our union partners is still in progress, we encourage employees to voluntarily complete the certification as soon as possible to allow you to opt out of the required CSUN weekly COVID-19 testing.
You may now provide this self-certification or request an exemption through the myNorthridge Portal. Once logged into the portal, under the Policies and Procedures pagelet of the Faculty or Staff tab, select the EE Vaccine Self-Certification link and complete the form accordingly. This process is only for state-side CSUN employees. Auxiliary employees should check with their respective HR departments for details.
Faculty, staff and student employees working on campus, who do not self-certify that they have been fully vaccinated by the fall semester or who have been provided a medical or religious exemption, will be required to participate in free weekly COVID-19 testing.
**For CSUEU and SUPA only: To opt out of weekly COVID-19 mandated testing, per testing agreements with your respective unions, CSUEU and SUPA employees will need to submit proof of vaccination by uploading their vaccination card through the same EE Vaccine Self-Certification portal link as noted above. If you are unable to locate your vaccination card, please visit LA County Department of Public Health.
Additional information and COVID Vaccine related resources may be found here.
Additional information for weekly COVID Testing on campus or at home can be found here.
Gender Equity and Title IX Compliance Training Reminder | Due October 1
As a reminder, employees must complete their renewal of Gender Equity and Title IX training on an annual basis by October 1 of each year. Recently hired employees have 60 days to initially complete the training and thereafter must also complete it annually by October 1.
To complete your training or review your status, visit CSU Learn, and select Assigned Learning.
For questions or issues with accessing compliance training, please contact Heather Kennedy in Human Resources at 818-677-5168.
CalPERS Webinar – Your Retirement Estimate and Payment Options | October 13
Your Retirement Estimate and Payment Options | A CalPERS Webcast
Learn about the recent updates and new features to the Retirement Estimate Calculator in myCalPERS. We'll also review your retirement payment options to help make your retirement planning easier.
LifeMatters Webinar | Intimate Partner Violence Awareness | October 13
Date: Wednesday, October 13, 2021 Time: 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. or 12: p.m. - 1:00 p.m. Location: Online
Intimate partner violence occurs in every culture, country, age group, and socio-economic level. Learn the types of intimate partner violence, warning signs, and resources available to those impacted by it.
Spring 2022 Fee Waiver Priority Processing Period | October 18 - November 26
The CSU Employee Fee Waiver and Reduction Program provides for the waiver or reduction of tuition and certain fees for eligible employees. In addition, an eligible CSU employee may transfer their fee waiver benefit to a spouse, domestic partner, or eligible dependent child. CSUN employees who want to complete a bachelor’s or graduate degree, enhance job skills, or even prepare for a future career, are encouraged to participate in the program. Eligible employees or their eligible dependent may have tuition and fees for a maximum of two (2) courses or six (6) units, whichever is greater, waived/reduced each semester.
The CSU Fee Waiver module will be available October 18, 2021 for Spring 2022 applications. In order to ensure timely processing, please submit your application no later than November 26, 2021.
Partnering with Admissions & Records, and Student Accounting, we will be offering an online workshop on the Fee Waiver and Reduction Program on Tuesday, November 9, 2021 from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. Join us and get your questions answered!
As a reminder, all CSUN employees qualify for COVID Related Leave.
COVID leave time can be used for the following COVID-19 related reasons when an employee is unable to work or telework:
Employee is subject to a quarantine or isolation period related to COVID-19 as defined by federal, state, or local orders or guidelines.
Employee is advised by a health care provider to self-quarantine due to concerns related to COVID-19.
Employee is attending an appointment to receive a COVID-19 vaccine.
Employee is experiencing symptoms related to a COVID-19 vaccine.
Employee is experiencing COVID-19 symptoms and seeking a medical diagnosis.
Employee is caring for a family member who is subject to a quarantine or isolation order or guideline or who has been advised to self-quarantine by a health care provider due to concerns related to COVID-19.
Employee is caring for a child whose school or place of care is closed or otherwise unavailable for reasons related to COVID-19 on the premises.
ECRL allows for leave time from January 1, 2021 through December 31, 2021. Note the hours are inclusive of the 80 hours under Senate Bill (SB) 95. The hours are pro-rated for part-time employees and exempt employees may only use the time in whole day increments.
California State University, Northridge supports Telecommuting when the campus determines that telecommuting is operationally feasible and is in its best interest. Such instances for telecommuting work arrangements may be considered when there are opportunities for improved operational performance, or as part of a disaster recovery or emergency plan.
Telecommuting is only feasible for those job duties that can be performed away from campus. In that regard, most telecommuting agreements are voluntary and can be implemented only in instances in which a Department’s Appropriate Administrator has determined that the nature of the job duties of a particular position can be performed successfully outside the traditional office setting without an undue impact on the University’s operations and educational mission.
Please note that due to the status of meet and confer discussions, the following conditions apply to availability of the program:
The Telecommute Program is available for CSUEU (Units 2, 5, 7, 9), UAPD (Unit 1), MPP, and Confidential employees
The Telecommute Program is pending for APC (Unit 4) employees
For more information and to access the Telecommute Agreement form, visit here.
LANDED - A Home Buying Assistance Program for CSU Employees Announces A Higher Contribution Amount!
Landed has increased the maximum amount they can contribute toward the purchase of your home from $80K to $120K (up to 15% of the home's value). But this - and current low mortgage interest rates won’t last forever so contact them today. The California State University is pleased to introduce Landed, a company dedicated to helping working professionals achieving their dreams of homeownership. Landed offers:
Financial solutions, including their down payment program to help you reach 20%.
A network of trustworthy agents and lenders to support you along the homebuying journey.
Free homebuying resources and guidance to help you prepare for homeownership.
Sign-Up For Direct Deposit - Enjoy the Security & Convenience
We encourage employees to sign-up for Direct Deposit for future pay periods and enjoy the monthly convenience and security.
You can find more information and the enrollment form for Direct Deposit, here.
Completed forms can be mailed to:
Human Resources – Payroll Administration California State University, Northridge 18111 Nordhoff Street Northridge, CA 91330-8229
Enroll in Cal Employee Connect & View Up To 3 Years of Pay Warrant/Advice Statements & W-2 Records Online
CSUN employees now have the opportunity to access pay check/direct deposit advice and annual W-2 information through Cal Employee Connect (CEC). CEC also 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.
A Quick Return to Campus Checklist
A friendly, easy checklist to help your return to campus be safer and go smoothly.
Following Safety Protocols and How to Report COVID-19 Cases
Return to Campus Training & Campus Safety Protocols
All employees returning to campus have a collective responsibility to conduct their work in a manner which promotes their personal health and safety, as well as that of their co-workers and students. You will be responsible for:
How to Report COVID-19 Cases or Potential Exposure
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.
