Month: December 2024

UC OATS Release of Enhanced Faculty Interface

We are excited to announce the release of an enhanced faculty user interface for the UC Outside Activities Tracking System (UC OATS). When you log into UC OATS, you will notice the enhancements, which are the results of your valuable feedback. We would like to highlight a few illustrations of the Faculty workspace below. For…Continue Reading UC OATS Release of Enhanced Faculty Interface

Implementation of Expanded Paid Sick Leave

The University of California is expanding access to paid sick leave for employees effective January 1, 2025. Policy and Collective Bargaining Changes The policy revision to Academic Personnel Manual (APM) 710, Leaves of Absence/Paid Sick Leave/Paid Medical Leave was issued on May 31, 2024, and will take into effect on January 1, 2025.  Key revisions include: Systemwide…Continue Reading Implementation of Expanded Paid Sick Leave

Implementation of New California State Laws: SB 791 and AB 810

Dear Colleagues, I am writing to inform you about two new pieces of legislation recently signed into California state law, which will impact our hiring processes at the University. Senate Bill (SB) 791 On October 7, 2023, Governor Newsom signed SB 791 into law, which mandates the following actions: Assembly Bill (AB) 810 On September…Continue Reading Implementation of New California State Laws: SB 791 and AB 810

New Academic Hiring Procedures

In accordance with California Senate Bill 791 and Assembly Bill 810, which take effect on January 1, 2025, the following academic hiring procedures will be implemented to ensure compliance with the new legal requirements, as outlined in our earlier communication. Effective December 12, 2024, in AP Recruit: Effective January 1, 2025: Academic Personnel Procedures (APP)…Continue Reading New Academic Hiring Procedures