General
General
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An Introduction to UCPath
Video
This one-minute video provides a brief overview of UCPath online self service functionality.
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Employee Self Service Actions Navigation Guide
Job Aid
This UC systemwide job aid provides the navigation path for actions employees can take in UCPath online.
Due to local system configuration, some actionsmaynotbe available or in syncwith local resources, and other actions may not result in updates within UCPath online:
- Profile information may be available, but may be out of sync and may not update.
- Beginning balances for sabbatical leave credits were not migrated to UCPath.
- UCPath does not have the capability to correctly report leave accrual and balances for employees who receive their full accrual upon appointment. Leave balances shown in UCPath online for residents and clinical fellows will beincorrect.
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How to Use Bookmarks and Favorites
Job Aid
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Clearing Your Web Browser's Cache
Job Aid
This UC systemwide job aid explains how to clear your web browser's cache for common Windows, MacOS, and smart device browsers.
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Disable (working with) Your Pop-Up Blocker
Job Aid
This UC systemwide job aid explains how to add the UCPath website as an exception to your web browser's pop-up blocker so you can access UCPath online.
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UCPath Earnings (ERN) Code Lookup Tool
Web Page
Use this tool to search for Earnings Code values and descriptions.
If you are connecting remotely, you must connect to the UCSF VPN before accessing thisresource. Review frequently asked questions for more information about the UCSF VPN.
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UCPath Glossary
Web Page
This web page provides definitions for key terms and acronyms you may need for UCPath.
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Key Benefits of UCPath
Web Page
This web page describes the key benefits of UCPath.
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Key Changes and Enhancements Resulting from UCPath
Web Page
Learn more about changes, enhancements, and modifications resulting from the implementation of UCPath at UCSF in June 2020
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Pay and Paychecks
Pay and Paychecks
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Add Direct Deposit
Software Simulation
See, try, or print the steps needed to establish or add direct deposit in UCPath online.
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Change Direct Deposit
Software Simulation
See, try, or print the steps needed to change direct deposit in UCPath online.
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Delete Direct Deposit
Software Simulation
See, try, or print the steps needed to delete direct deposit in UCPath online.
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Review My Online Paystub (pay statement)
Software Simulation
See, try, or print the steps needed to view your online paystubs (pay statements) in UCPath online.
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Understanding Your Paycheck: Biweekly Earnings Statement
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Understanding Your Paycheck: Monthly Earnings Statement
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Understanding Your Paycheck: Sample Nurse Earnings Statements
Job Aid
This job aid explains how to read your UCPath biweekly earnings statement and includes examples of statements for nurses. Also included is the blended rate calculation and samples for overtime premium pay.
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Paycheck Calculation Differences Between UCPath and PPS
Quick Reference Guide
This quick reference guide describes the differences in paycheck calculations between UCPath and PPS. UCPath uses industry-standard, automated calculations for payroll deductions and withholdings.There may be minor differences in calculations of taxes, voluntary deductions, flexible spending accounts and dependent care deductions.
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Understanding Your Paycheck: Blended Rate Calculation for Overtime Pay Premium
Job Aid
This job aid explains the blended rate calculation for overtime premium pay and provides sample calculations.
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Payroll Forms and Job Aids
Web Page
Additional Payroll forms and how-to guides are available on the Controller's Office website.
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Pay Schedules
Web Page
View calendars and schedules on the Controller's Office website, including:
- Biweekly Payroll Calendar
- Biweekly Benefits Deduction Schedule
- Monthly Working Hours Schedule
- Monthly Working Hours and Leave Accrual Factors
- Payroll Processing Calendar
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Taxes
Taxes
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Consent to Paperless Delivery of Form 1095-C
Job Aid
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Update My Federal Withholding (W-4)
Software Simulation
See, try, or print the steps needed to complete or update your Federal withholding (form W-4) in UCPath online.
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Update My California Tax Withholding (DE-4)
Software Simulation
See, try, or print the steps needed to update your California tax withholding (form DE-4) in UCPath online.
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Update My Out-of-State Tax Withholding
Software Simulation
See, try, or print the steps needed to update your out-of-state tax withholding in UCPath online.
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How to Claim Tax Exemption
Job Aid
This UC systemwide job aid explains how to claim an exemption from tax withholding in UCPath online.
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Understanding a Refund of Federal Tax Over Withholding
Job Aid
This UC systemwide job aid explains how to read a statement that includes refunds issued by the UCPath Center for over withholding of Federal tax.
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Enroll to Receive Online W-2
Software Simulation
See, try, or print the steps needed to submit or withdraw your consent to receive an electronic W-2 or W-2C form.
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Review My Online W-2
Software Simulation
See, try, or print the steps needed to review your online W-2 form in UCPath online.
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Understanding Your UCPath W-2
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Request Reissue of W-2
Software Simulation
See, try, or print the steps needed to request reissue of your W-2 form in UCPath online.
Personal Information
Personal Information
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Guided Self-Identification Information
Software Simulation
See, try, or print the steps needed to enter self-identification information on your first login to UCPath online.
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Set Up Security Questions and Answers
Software Simulation
See, try, or print the steps needed to establish security on your first login to UCPath online.
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Update My Emergency Contact
Software Simulation
See, try, or print the steps needed to add or update your emergency contact in UCPath online.
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Update My Legal Name
Software Simulation
See, try, or print the steps needed to update your legal name in UCPath online.
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Update My Name
Software Simulation
As part of the University of California's Gender Recognition and Lived Name (GRLN) policy, use this training to see, try, or print the steps needed to update the name you want to use in UCPath.
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Update My Social Security Number (SSN)
Software Simulation
See, try, or print the steps needed to update your Social Security number in UCPath online.
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Update My Date of Birth
Software Simulation
See, try, or print the steps needed to update your date of birth in UCPath online.
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Update My Address
Software Simulation
See, try, or print the steps needed to update your home and/or mailing address in UCPath online.
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Update My Phone Number
Software Simulation
See, try, or print the steps needed to update your home phone number or add a new telephone number in UCPath online.
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Update My Email Address
Software Simulation
See, try, or print the steps needed to update your email address in UCPath online.
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Enter Voluntary Self-Identification of Ethnic Groups
Software Simulation
See, try, or print the steps needed to voluntarily enter race and ethnic group information in UCPath online.
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Update Disclosure Forms
Software Simulation
See, try, or print the steps needed to update your disclosure preferences in UCPath online.
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Enter Voluntary Self-Identification of Disability
Software Simulation
See, try, or print the steps needed to voluntarily enter disability information in UCPath online.
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Enter Voluntary Self-Identification of Veteran Status
Software Simulation
See, try, or print the steps needed to voluntarily enter veteran status information in UCPath online.
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Enter Voluntary Self-Identification of Gender Identity and Sexual Orientation
Software Simulation
See, try, or print the steps needed to voluntarily enter gender identity and sexual orientation information in UCPath online.
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Review Patent Acknowledgement and Amendment
Software Simulation
See, try, or print the steps needed to review your patent acknowledgement in UCPath online.
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Update My Current Education Profile
Software Simulation
Profile informationmaynot be available or in syncwith local resources, and may not update in UCPath online.
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Update My Current Qualifications Profile
Software Simulation
Profile informationmaynot be available or in syncwith local resources, and maynot update in UCPath online.
Benefits
Benefits
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Enroll in Benefits
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Enroll in Supplemental Health Plans
Software Simulation
See, try, or print the steps needed to enroll in supplemental health plans in UCPath online.
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Enroll in Pet Insurance
Software Simulation
See, try, or print the steps needed to enroll in pet insurance in UCPath online.
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View Benefits Summary
Software Simulation
See, try, or print the steps needed to view your benefit elections in UCPath online.
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View Dependent Summary
Software Simulation
See, try, or print the steps needed to view or edit dependent summary information in UCPath online.
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Enter Marriage Life Event
Software Simulation
See, try, or print the steps needed to submit a marriage life event in UCPath online.
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Enter Adoption Life Event
Software Simulation
See, try, or print the steps needed to submit an adoption life event in UCPath online.
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Enter Birth Life Event
Software Simulation
See, try, or print the steps needed to submit a birth life event in UCPath online.
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Enter Divorce Life Event
Software Simulation
See, try, or print the steps needed to submit a divorce life event in UCPath online.
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Enter Establishment of Domestic Partnership Life Event
Software Simulation
See, try, or print the steps needed to submit an establishment of a domestic partnership life event in UCPath online.
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Enter Domestic Partnership Termination Life Event
Software Simulation
See, try, or print the steps needed to submit a termination of domestic partnership life event in UCPath online.
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Changes to AD&D, Disability or Life Insurance Benefits
Software Simulation
See, try, or print the steps needed to add, change or waive accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, voluntary disability, and/or life insurance in UCPath online.
Timekeeping & Leave
Timekeeping & Leave
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How UCPath Displays Leave Balances
Job Aid
This UC systemwidejob aid explains how UCPath online displays leave balances for a monthly and biweekly employee.
Although you can view your leave balances in UCPath online, UCPath online willnotincludefuture committed leave,and cannot correctly calculate and display leave balances for residents and clinical fellows. Recommendation: view leave balances in HBS, MedHub, or check with your department administrator.
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Huntington Business Systems (HBS) Job Aids
Job Aid
HBS job aids and quick reference guideshave beenupdated to reflect changes resulting from UCPath implementation.
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Verification of Employment
Verification of Employment
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Generate Employment Verification Summary
Software Simulation
See, try, or print the steps needed to generate your employment summary including dates of employment and earnings. Note that job begin dates reflect the date of data conversion (implementation), and will not be comprehensive except for employees hired after implementation of UCPath.
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Opt Out - Verification of Employment Data File
Software Simulation
UCSF employees are automatically included in the data update sent to UC's employment verification service provider. See, try, or print the steps needed to opt out of verification of employment. If you opt out, you must refer all verifiers (banks, employers, or leasing agents) to UCPath to manually complete employment and income verifications.
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Opt In - Verification of Employment Data File
Software Simulation
See, try, or print the steps needed if you opted out of the verification of employment data file and would like to opt in. If you opt in, your employment information will be automatically included in the daily update sent to The Work Number, UC's external partner that performs employment verification activities.
UCPath Center
UCPath Center
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Ask UCPath Overview
Video
UCPath is launching the enhanced Ask UCPath site on Monday, April 17, 2023. The improved design provides users with quick search options and easy access to self-service resources.
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Submit an Inquiry to UCPath
Software Simulation
See, try, or print the steps needed to submit an inquiry (create a case) to the UCPath Center in UCPath online.
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Update My Inquiries
Software Simulation
See, try, or print the steps needed to review the status of an existing inquiry (case) submitted to the UCPath Center in UCPath online.
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Submit Records and Data Request
Software Simulation
See, try, or print the steps needed to request records from the UCPath Center.
Other Systems
Other Systems
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Which Online Benefit System to Use
Web Page
This UCnet web page explains which online benefit system (UCPath, UCRAYS, AYSO, Fidelity) you should use to access your benefits information.
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At Your Service Online (AYSO)
Web Page
Log into AYSO to view/print historical (prior to UCPath implementation) paycheck information and W-2 forms.
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University of California Retirement at Your Service (UCRAYS)
Web Page
Log into UCRAYS to see information about the UC Retirement Plan (UCRP), Pension Choice, retirement estimates, and to view/designate beneficiaries.
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Fidelity NetBenefits
Web Page
Log into Fidelity NetBeneftis to view your UC Retirement Savings Plan accounts including DC, 403(b) and 457(b) accounts, Savings Choice accounts, and Pension Choice supplemental accounts.