News from the Human Resources Department

·        Open Enrollment for UC employees and retirees is from 8 a.m. on Thursday, October 29, through 5 p.m. on Tuesday, November 24, 2009 (Pacific Time). 

o    Please click here for Open Enrollment resources. 

o    Click for an overview of benefits plan changes for 2010. 

o    Help us notify your co-workers by posting this flyer.

·        Human Resources is implementing a reclassification freeze effective November 1, 2009. Click here for details.

·        Supervisors and Managers MUST report absences for flu-like symptoms to Human Resources. 

o    Please visit the Flu Reporting Page and the Influenza Q&A’s. 

o    Any other questions regarding the Swine Flu can be directed to the Health Care Facilitator.

·        Freya A. Foley, Assistant Vice Chancellor for Human Resources, has retired!  Jim Kessler, Assistant Director for Human Resources will serve as the Interim Assistant Vice Chancellor.

·        Please visit our Furlough page for information regarding the University of California system-wide furlough plan.  Information regarding the START program can be found here.

·        Click here to view the new policy for re-employment of UC Retirees effective January 1, 2009.

·        UC Merced is currently in a hiring freeze.  Please see the Exception Instructions to determine if your situation fits the criteria for exception to the freeze, and if so, please complete the Exception Request Form to be submitted to Human Resources with the regularly required documentation for your action.

·        Join the Wellness Fit Cat Program and achieve a healthier you! For information on the Wellness Program contact Becky Akers at bakers@ucmerced.edu

·        Discount Entertainment Park Tickets available for purchase at the Cashier's Office or online at epay.ucmerced.edu

·        Conflict of Interest Information

Last Updated 10/30/2009 11:32 AM