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UCOP HR Update; June 12, 2009




New Reemployment of UC Retired Employees Policy Guidelines & FAQs

As announced in the March 6 issue of HR Update, a new policy has been issued that governs the reemployment of all former UC employees who are rehired into SMG or staff positions.

  • Those retirees who received a lump sum cashout prior to January 1, 2009 but were not reemployed as of December 31, 2008 may be appointed to a career position during 2009 and be grandfathered under the new policy until their appointment ends or until there is a change in their current appointment, whichever occurs first.
  • Those retirees who receive a lump sum cashout January 1, 2009 or later are subject to the provisions of the new policy and may not be reemployed in a career position. During 2009, the University will inform all past lump sum cashout retirees about the changes in rehired retiree requirements
  • Rehired retirees who were employed on or before December 31, 2008 will be grandfathered under the new policy until they reach their appointment end date or until there is a change to their current appointment (e.g., change in percentage of time, extension of appointment, new appointment, etc.) whichever occurs first. Until that time, they will be subject to the “Guidelines for Rehire of UC Retirees” that governed the rehire of retirees prior to the implementation of the new policy.
  • Retirees who were employed on or before December 31, 2008 who have appointments with an indefinite end date or an appointment with an ending date for budgetary purposes only (e.g., career appointment but extramural or soft funding): will be grandfathered under the new policy until their appointment ends or until there is a change to their current appointment (e.g., change in appointment type, reclassification, etc.) A systemwide review process is underway for all indefinite appointments. This will determine whether a sunset date can be established and the operational impact in doing so. Until that time, such individuals will be subject to the “Guidelines for Rehire of UC Retirees” that governed the reemployment of retirees prior to implementation of the new policy.
  • A new process for requesting to rehire a retiree has been implemented and will require departments to submit the Rehire Approval Form along with the UCRP Rehired Employee Election Form to Rene Jackson, HR Director, at rene.jackson@ucop.edu. The request will then be triaged to the President's office for review. Departments may not rehire a retired employee until an approval is granted.
  • Please note: this new policy does not apply to retired faculty hired into academic positions though does apply if faculty member is rehired into staff or SMG positions.

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Check Out UC Learning Center’s New Online Technology Classes

The UC Learning Center now has many online technology classes you can take right from your desk at affordable prices. We have also made improvements to the UC Learning Center to make it easier to find classes.

Our technology e-Courses allow you to take training on the Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Products, and many programming languages. These courses have Online Course listed after the title and range in cost from $8 - $175. To see a full list of these classes, log in to the UC Learning Center and type the word "online" in the search box on the left.

Improved Search

We've simplified the organization of our classes so it's now easier to find what you are looking for using the search tools. To get started, download the QuickStart Guide.

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UC Retirement Readiness Education Programs

Please pass this on to your colleagues, circulate invitations, post the actual scheduled workshops happening near your location, or otherwise re-broadcast these weekly reminders about our valuable (FREE) education programs for faculty and staff. Bring your lunch; your questions; your spouse/partner.

  • UC Retirement Savings Plans - the 403(b), 457(b) and DC Plans
    • "Enrolling in Your UC Retirement Savings Program"
      • Coming again soon
    • "Determining Your Right Investment Strategy"
      • Coming again soon
    • "Achieving a Sound Retirement"
      • June 24, Franklin Building, Room – 9204, 12 p.m. – 1 p.m.
    • "Accessing Your Account on Fidelity's NetBenefits Website"
      • Coming again soon
  • Have one of these workshops for your department staff meeting: click here
  • Refer to these schedules for details and future workshops
  • Focus on Your Future!

To reserve a space in the workshop, call 1-800-642-7131 Monday through Friday, 5 a.m. to 9 p.m. (PT). If you are an employee who does not have access to the Franklin Building, please send an email to benefits@ucsf.edu requesting access and a Benefits Representative will follow up with you.

  • Help Desk
    • June 24, 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Franklin Room 9204
      • A help desk offers the opportunity to stop by and ask a Fidelity Retirement Services Retirement Counselor questions about the UC Retirement Savings Program. No appointment is necessary. The Retirement Counselor will be available to:
        • answer general questions
        • distribute materials
        • discuss upcoming workshops

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