Updates on working remotely, staying healthy and UCOP operations

UCOP ON TELECOMMUTE STATUS DUE TO CA “STAY HOME” ORDERS

Latest announcements

August 20, 2021	Follow-up message from EVP/COO Nava about UCOP's January 2022 return to on-site operations
August 18, 2021	UCOP return to on-site operations date extended to January 2022
August 16, 2021	UCOP COVID-19 Vaccine Policy Compliance – Complete by September 1, 2021
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UCOP COVID-19 Vaccine Policy Implementation

UCOP has implemented a procedure to document COVID vaccinations in order to comply with the systemwide COVID-19 vaccination policy issued in July, which requires all UC employees to be fully vaccinated prior to entering a UC facility. As detailed in the policy, employees may request an exception to the COVID-19 vaccine requirement based on a medical exemption, disability exception, pregnancy deferral or religious objection.

Staying well

Resources for staying well while working from home. Visit the culture and connectivity web page for a complete list of wellness resources.

• Manage emotions and seize the moment
• 6 tips for working remotely when you’re not home alone
• Welcoming back the WorkFit Program — Zoom style!
• Remote working tips
• Well-being and self-care

Connect and be productive

Tools for staying connected and productive while working from home. 

• Managing remote teams
• Being productive working from home
• Using Zoom

Facilities and services

Helpful information about UCOP services and facilities while Oakland offices are closed. Visit UCOP Operations for a complete list of office service levels.

• Mail services
• Work Management Center
• Print services
• Parking
• Building access and security

Benefits and paid leave

Details about health plans, employee assistance and paid leave for employees. 

• Emergency paid sick leave for COVID-19 relief available to UC employees for 2021
• Extended COVID-19 relief for UC's Flexible Spending Accounts
• Update: Using accrued sick leave for child care reasons due to COVID-19
• New rules for child care and sick leave during COVID-19
• Unable to use your vacation accruals due to COVID-19?
• Help from UC health plans
• Employee assistance
• President Napolitano expands paid administrative leave
• Absence from Work 

Travel guidelines 

• Updated travel guidelines for the UC community
• Reminder of the President’s directives to limit non-essential travel
• Statewide “Stay Home” order
• “Shelter-in-place” orders for Bay Area