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UCPath Notice: Direct Deposit Validation Coming August 24

August 5, 2025
To help keep your personal and banking information safe, UCPath is adding an extra layer of security starting Sunday, August 24.  When you view or update your direct deposit details in UCPath, you'll now be asked to complete a quick account number verification step. This added protection is in response to an increase in fraudulent activity and is designed to help keep your data...

Fall Student Employment Reminders

August 5, 2025
Colleagues,  As we gear up to start our fall semester, departments are busy preparing to welcome our students back to campus.  With that comes planning for students to resume, start new on-campus jobs or end their employment. Student Employment Services would like to take a moment to remind our campus hiring managers of a few important reminders. Hours of Work:...

You're Invited: 9/3/25 Student Job Fair

July 31, 2025
Dear Hiring Managers, You are invited to participate in the Fall 2025 Student Job Fair! UC Merced's Student Employment Services and Student Career Center invite departments and local businesses and organizations to participate in the in-person Student Job Fair, which is scheduled for Wednesday, September 3rd, 2025, from 10:00am...

You're Invited: Hiring Managers of Student Employees

July 14, 2025
Dear Hiring Managers, Hiring Managers and Supervisors play a crucial role in the development and success of student employees, helping students gain valuable work experience and develop essential workplace skills.  Supervisors also help students connect with campus resources they need, not only when performing their job responsibilities but also those they may need in order to be...

UCPATH Payroll Expense Transfers 

July 11, 2025
Payroll transactions with an Earnings End Date prior to October 4, 2021 or any payroll transactions that have been moved previously using the recently retired Direct Retro tool will no longer be able to be processed as Salary Cost Transfers (SCT)/Direct Retros in UCPATH.   Need to confirm if a transaction was moved?  Read more by visiting https://bfs.ucmerced.edu/news/2025/...

Status Update: Gift and Endowment Clean-Up Initiative

July 11, 2025
Colleagues, I’m writing to provide a status update on the gift and endowment clean-up initiative. While initial progress did not meet our expectations, the Division of Finance and Administration has remediated the core issues that were impeding movement on this project. Despite those improvements, the demands of fiscal close, pressing UCOP year-end obligations, and a temporary...

Payroll Advisory: Salary Cost Transfer SCT/Direct Retros

July 10, 2025
Update: July 10, 2025 Payroll transactions with an Earnings End Date prior to October 4, 2021 or any payroll transactions that have been moved previously using the recently retired Direct Retro tool will no longer be able to be processed as Salary Cost Transfers (SCT)/Direct Retros in UCPATH.  To confirm if a transaction was moved the UCPath Cognos R-268 report shows the...

Travel Advisory: New Approval Requirement for Business and First-Class Airfare

June 23, 2025
Effective June 23, 2025, all flight bookings in Business or First Class will require an additional layer of approval. Please plan travel accordingly, as this change may impact on the timing of your ticket purchase and approval process. University travel should be booked in Economy Class. Exceptions for Business, First-Class, or Premium Economy may be considered under the following...

A New Look is Coming to UCPath in July  

June 11, 2025
On Monday July 14, 2025, UCPath will introduce a refreshed portal with a more intuitive design, improving how employees navigate and access key information.  What’s Changing?   The update focuses primarily on visual enhancements and navigation improvements. Users can expect a more modern design with all the same core features of UCPath.  What...

New Payroll Job Aids Available 

May 29, 2025
Stay in the know with the latest Payroll Services resources!   Payroll Roles & Responsibilities Matrix  A quick-reference guide outlining the key responsibilities across Employees, Units, and Payroll Services, enhancing transparency around our shared payroll processes.  Submitting an SCT/BCT Request  This step-by-step...

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