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Human Resources Communications Newsletter

January 30 , 2009

Questions or comments, contact marianne.hudz@csun.edu

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Benefits Administration

 
 

Part-Time Faculty Benefits Orientation
Wednesday, February 4th - 12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
or Thursday, February 5th - 1: 00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Human Resources Training Room -Oviatt Library 16 - Garden Level
Come hear about:
Medical, Dental and Vision plans
Retirement - Long Term Disability - Life Insurance
Dependent Care and Healthcare Reimbursement Plans

 

Spring Workshops

Spring is a busy time for everyone, and the Benefits team has put together a series of workshops on the following topics (click here for full descriptions):

Update on Same-sex Marriages and Benefits Eligibility

Proposition 8 was passed on November 4, 2008, eliminating same-sex marriage in the State of California. As a result, the CSU is no longer able to provide spousal benefits for same-sex marriages that occur after November 4, 2008. However, same-sex marriages that occurred from June 16, 2008 through November 4, 2008 (inclusively) continue to be eligible for medical, dental and vision benefits. If married during that time and you are enrolled in the Health Care Reimbursement Account (HCRA) plan, you may continue to claim medical expenses for your eligible spouse under Internal Revenue Code Section 152. For more information, refer to http://www.irs.gov/irb/2008-02_IRB/ar14.html or consult your tax advisor.

This change has no effect on same-sex partners under domestic partnership with the Secretary of State. For more information, see http://www.sos.ca.gov/dpregistry/.

Anthem Blue Cross Rewards Program

Start the New Year off with a healthier approach to the way you live!

As of January 1, 2009 Anthem Blue Cross is offering members rewards for completing a confidential online Health Risk Assessment. To participate visit the Anthem Blue Cross website at http://www.anthem.com/ca/calpers/  and log in to your personalized Member Services page.  Select “Complete Your Health Risk Assessment Today!”

Special Note to Faculty

Faculty with Medical and/or Dental benefits or FlexCash who fall below 6 units should notify Benefits Administration regarding continuation of coverage. COBRA coverage is available due to loss of coverage. For information on COBRA please visit http://www-admn.csun.edu/ohrs/benefits/programs/cobra.htm.

 

Employee Assistance Program

 

About the Employee Assistance Program

The Employee Assistance Program website includes information about the following:

Visit us online at the Employee Assistance Program.

Lunchtime Learning Sessions

Lunchtime Learning Sessions are both educational and experiential. They are informal and informative; part lecture and part discussion… and they are always confidential. They are one of many opportunities now available to CSUN faculty and staff through the new Employee Assistance Program.

Lunchtime Learning Sessions are developed with you in mind. Our goal is to provide a supportive and informational service that meets your needs, not only as an employee, but as an individual, parent, child, spouse, partner, family member… etc. Our sessions are a unique series of employee-focused programs aimed at developing, enriching and sustaining a total sense of wellbeing.  Most Lunchtime Learning Sessions will reflect topics relating to personal growth, wellness and life challenges.

Lunchtime Learning Sessions are generally 50 minutes long. They start promptly at 12:00 noon and end 5 to 10 minutes before 1:00 p.m. As the name suggests, we encourage you to bring your lunch and enjoy it while attending the session.

For a current schedule of Lunchtime Learning Sessions, including Talking with your Teen, press enter.

Payroll Administration

New! Payroll Webpage

The Payroll webpage has been expanded to include detailed explanations of the most common payroll functions. Whether you report your own time, have a question about your pay warrant, or need to update your personal information in order to get your W-2 sent to the correct address, press enter now!

Payday Calendar

The CSUN Payday Calendar contains essential information regarding distribution of pay warrants and direct deposit for all employees. It also lists campus holidays and other planned closures.    

 http://www-admn.csun.edu/ohrs/payroll/pay_day_calendar_pdf.pdf

Professional Development

 

Fee Waiver Deadlines

For employees wishing to participate in the CSUN Fee Waiver program, please be aware that enrollment for Summer 2009 closes on February 18, 2009; enrollment for Fall 2009 closes on April 8, 2009.  For details on enrolling, visit http://www-admn.csun.edu/ohrs/development/feewaiver_enrollment.htm.

Spring Workshops

Professional Development courses this spring include:

For detailed descriptions and enrollment information, visit http://www-admn.csun.edu/ohrs/development/course_descriptions/pdp_current.doc.

Recruitment Services

 

Recruiting Solutions

Recruiting Solutions, an on-line requisition and application system, was implemented in August, 2008 with five departments participating as part of the pilot group.  These departments – College of Health and Human Development; College of Social and Behavioral Science; Human Resources; Information Technology; and Physical Plant Management have been very instrumental in enhancing the system to be more user-friendly and beneficial to the campus.  We want to thank Renate Wigfall, Pamela Simon, Ben Quillian and Joan O’Brien and their staff for their participation and input.

 

Human Resources is now working to roll out Recruiting Solutions to all campus departments this fiscal year.  We will be conducting several educational sessions as well as hands on training sessions in the upcoming months.  We will be contacting each college/department to invite them to these sessions.  We look forward to working with you in making this a smooth transition.  Please contact Mika Williamson, Manager, Recruitment Services and Compensation at x3817 if you have any questions.

News and Reminders

 

Sign-in Compliance/I-9

The University is required to comply with the federal Immigration and Reform Control Act (IRCA), by verifying the work authorization status of every prospective employee.  We ask for your assistance by ensuring all new employees (staff, faculty and students) are directed to the Office of Human Resources to complete the sign in process on or before their first day of employment.  Proof of identity and authorization to work in the United States will be required to complete the I-9 form.  Please consult the list of acceptable documents provided on the New Employee Sign In form.

 

HR Directory Updates

The online Human Resources Directory is available at http://www-admn.csun.edu/ohrs/contact. Contact information is now organized by service unit, and each HR professional is listed by unit, according to their responsibilities.  If you are looking for contact information and know the person’s name, you can also use PeopleFinder, https://www.csun.edu/peoplefinder/.