HR

HR News Updates | April 2023

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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.

Nominate a Colleague for a 2023 Recognition of Excellence Award | Deadline March 30

Please take this opportunity to nominate a staff colleague so that we may collectively recognize their contributions in helping make CSUN an excellent institution. All staff and faculty are eligible to make a nomination. This year's awards include:

  • CSUN Presidential Award
  • CSUN Award of Merit
  • Jolene Koester Team Award
  • CSUN Excellence in Diversity & Inclusion Award
  • CSUN Student Assistant of the Year Award
  • CSUN Community Engaged Staff Award
  • CSUN Sustainability Award, and the
  • CSUN Leadership Award

Visit the Staff Service & Recognition of Excellence Awards page to access the award descriptions, criteria, and eligibility information as well as the nomination form(s).

Thursday, March 30, 2023 is the deadline to submit a nomination for the 2023 Recognition of Excellence Awards.

Cesar Chavez Holiday Campus Closure | Friday, March 31

The Campus will be closed on Friday, March 31st in observance of César Chávez Day. Payday for faculty and staff will be on Thursday, March 30th; direct deposit will be posted on April 3rd.

Summer and Fall 2023 Fee Waiver Priority Processing Period | Now through April 21, 2023

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 is available now for Summer and Fall 2023 applications. In order to ensure timely processing, please submit your application no later than April 21, 2023.

For more information about the Fee Waiver Benefit, visit the CSUN Fee Waiver / Reduction Program Website.

Get Ready to Sustain - A New Challenge to Sustain Your Health and the Planet - Registration Now Open | Begins April 3

Human Resources and Kaiser Permanente are excited to announce a new challenge program called Sustaindesigned to foster eco-friendly habits and a deeper connection to nature. 

Human health is tightly tied to environmental well-being; we’re already experiencing health consequences of climate change

Here’s the good news: We have the power to make things better. The ways we work and play, use natural resources, speak up to advocate, and interact with the natural world can create a life affirming shift toward a more sustainable way of life for all. Industry has a major role, but individuals — each doing our part — can make a big difference, too. You’ll practice activities that contribute to our planet’s health; many of them also enhance personal well-being and save money. 

For more information, select the following image:

Registration BeginsMonday, March 27, 2023
Registration Ends:Friday, April 7, 2023
Challenge Begins:Monday, April 3, 2023
Challenge Ends:Sunday, April 30, 2023
Last Day to Enter Activity:Wednesday, May 3, 2023

CSU & Fidelity: Various Financial Planning Workshops | April 5, 12. 18, 19 & 22

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.  Connection information provided upon registration.

Topic Overview & Schedule:

  • March 28th @12 PM PST: Get a Handle on Your Current Student Loan Debt -

    • If you have student loans: Learn about a variety of student loan repayment options and strategies to help you find a better way to pay off your student debt

 

  • April 5th @12 PM PST: Why a Savings Plan Should be Important to You -

    • We’re all trying to save for something—like an emergency, car, home, or retirement. Learn how to create a plan so you can optimize your saving and investing to help you reach them.

 

  • April 12th @12 PM PST: Buying a Home -

    • Home ownership can be rewarding but there are several factors to consider, some which may not be obvious to the first time (or even seasoned!) buyer.

 

  • April 18th @12 PM PST: Tackle Debt and Understand Your Credit Score -

    • Learn strategies to help you manage your debt and understand your credit score.

 

  • April 19th @12 PM PST: How Consolidating Accounts Could Help You Save Time and Money -

    • Learn how consolidating your retirement accounts could help simplify your financial life.

 

  • April 27th @12 PM PST: Managing My Money -

    • If you want to get your monthly finances on track: Learn about tools, tips, and strategies to help you balance paying down your debt with saving for your future goals

CalPERS Webinar: Your Retirement Estimate and Payment Options | April 12

Wednesday, April 12, 2023, 11:00 a.m. to 11:20 a.m.

Description:

The retirement planning 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 webcast we'll explain how to use the myCalPERS retirement estimate calculator and the different retirement options available to you.

Facilitated by:

CalPERS Staff

Location:

Online, Connection information provided upon registration

Registration:

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

LifeMatters Webinar: Emotional Eating | Pre-Recorded - Available Throughout April

LifeMatters Webinar: Emotional Eating

Description:

Do you use food for comfort or to cope with pain? Learn to identify when you’re eating to manage your emotions.

Location:

Online: Available as a prerecorded webinar throughout April

Facilitated By:

LifeMatters

To access the webinars:

  • Go to www.mylifematters.com/my/webinars and follow the directions on that page. Please sign in with your company password - MATADORS
  • 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

Employer-Provided Health Insurance Offer and Coverage Statements (1095-B and 1095-C) for Tax Year 2022

Under the Affordable Care Act (ACA), the State of California is required to file annual reports with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and furnish a statement to full-time employees with information about the health coverage offered to the employee and their dependent children, using IRS Form 1095-C.  Health coverage providers are also required to file annual reports with the IRS and furnish a statement to individuals with information about those who had minimum essential coverage for at least one day during the preceding calendar year, using IRS Form 1095-B.

By January 31, the State of California, via the State Controller’s Office, will issue a Form 1095-C to its full-time employees with information about the health coverage offered, if any, to the employee and their dependent children.  The state’s health coverage providers will also issue a Form 1095-B to employees who were enrolled in state-sponsored health coverage for at least one day during the preceding calendar year.

For answers to frequently asked questions about these forms, visit: https://www.csun.edu/benefits/aca-annual-health-coverage-statements.

Enroll in Cal Employee Connect for Easy Online Access to Your Monthly Pay, W-2 Information and Direct Deposit Enrollment

Cal Employee Connect (CEC)

Cal Employee Connect (CEC) allows CSUN employees a secure, convenient and efficient way to view up to three (3) years of their earnings statements , W-2’s and enroll in direct deposit. Cal Employee Connect reduces state costs and workload by providing a tool for all state employees to access their earnings information electronically.

The payroll statements available in CEC provide continuity to the statements previously printed by the State Controller’s Office (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, we invite you to visit Cal Employee Connect today!

Reminder | Processing New Hire and Updated Position Descriptions

Please remember to have new staff sign their position description within seven days of their hire date and to forward a copy of the signed position description to the Office of Human Resources, Classification & Compensation email at hrclass-comp@csun.edu.

If significant changes are made to a position description of a current staff member, that staff member should also sign their newly revised position description.

The signed position description is maintained in the employee’s file and the position file. Retaining an electronic version of position descriptions within the department will make future updates easier.

CSU and Employee Union Updates

Activate Your Free Premium Membership to CALM?

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.

Reminder to Complete Updated Injury and Illness Prevention Plan (IIPP) Compliance Training

The Injury and Illness Prevention Plan (IIPP) training supports your success in promoting and contributing to a safe work environment. 

An update to the IIPP was recently implemented to include information about COVID-19. 

The new IIPP course was assigned to eligible employees and is accessed through CSU Learn. If you were required to complete the training, please remember to do so by April 10th.

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.