Thank You! We would like to thank all of those who contribute to the success of UCPath.
We cannot do it without you! We hope you have a wonderful holiday break. |
November 26, 2025 – December 10, 2025
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Welcome to our biweekly communication to keep you up-to-date on all things UCPath. |
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UCPath Quarterly Connect: Deck and Recording
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New 2026 Payroll Timekeeping Deadlines: Changes to Cutoff Times
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The 2026 Payroll Timekeeping Deadline Schedule is now available on Blink. Effective January 2026, the payroll deadline cutoff time will move from 2:30 p.m. to 12:00 p.m. (noon), and all weekend and holiday deadlines have been eliminated.
These changes are designed to support work-life balance for timekeepers; please review the schedule on Blink now to prepare your department for the new year. Read the full communication here.
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Job Record End Date Monitoring
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There are currently 503 employee records and 1015 contingent worker (CWR) records with December 31, 2025 or earlier end dates that are not set to auto-terminate.
Please run the Jobs With Approaching End Dates Report in Cognos. Extend or terminate Employee records before December 31, 2025, as appropriate. CWR assignments may be extended (UC_EXT_CWR template) or "completed" (UC_COM_CWR template).
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UCPath Job Aid to KBA Migration
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Join us for our next UCPath Transactions Office Hours session on Thursday, December 4, 2025, at 9:00 am - 10:00 am to hear the latest updates on the highly anticipated UCPath Job Aid to KBA migration!
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Systemwide Reporting Login Page Update
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Effective Monday, November 23, 2025, the login screen for the UC systemwide reporting tool (Cognos) has been refreshed. Users will now see a modern login screen with an updated look and feel, and the interface is optimized for mobile devices. No action is needed – all user accounts, passwords, and access permissions remain unchanged.
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Important Year-End Tax and Payroll Reminders
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As 2025 comes to a close, here are some important reminders and announcements related to your pay, taxes, and benefits. Some items may require action on your part, so please note these upcoming deadlines:
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January 2, 2026: Monthly Pay Date
- As a reminder, due to the New Year holiday, UCPath Center will issue monthly paychecks and schedule direct deposits to post on January 2, 2026, for monthly employees.
- January 2, 2026: Deadline to opt in to receive electronic W-2 statements and 1095-C forms
- W-2 Statements: Log in to UCPath and select Employee Actions > Income and Taxes > Enroll to receive online W-2
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1095-C Form: Log in to UCPath and select Employee Actions > Income and Taxes > Online 1095-C Consent
- January 9, 2026: Deadline to update or verify tax information
- UCPath Center will begin creating W-2 statements in mid-January. To ensure your information is accurate and reaches you, be sure to complete the following items:
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| Report | Folder | Update |
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| Benefits Administration Eligibility Configuration Fields |
Payroll & Financial Non-restricted | Added Eligibility Group and Eligibility Group Override columns | | Employee Roster Report | Human Resources Non-restricted | Added employee AD lookup prompt/filter | |
Leave Balance Summary | Human Resources Non-restricted | Minor sorting update |
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The above information and more can be found in our Newsroom. |
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Upcoming Payroll Deadlines |
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The Payroll Processing Schedule is your official source for Payroll Deadlines & Non-transaction Days.
Use this Job Aid to understand the terminology and deadlines.
* Dates with an asterisk indicate payroll processing deadlines adjusted for holiday processing. |
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Dec. Biweekly 1 12/03/25 Paycheck |
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11/19* at 3:00 pm (W): Employee Data Change Deadline
- 11/24 at 5:00 pm (M): PayPath Transaction Deadline
- 11/24 at 5:01 pm – 12/01 at 6:00 am (F): Non-transaction days for PayPath BW1
- 11/25 at 7:00 pm (W): Deadline for Funding Transactions
- 12/02 (M): UCPath LL-DOPE & UCPath GL Post Confirm Complete
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Dec. Biweekly 2 12/17/25 Paycheck |
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12/04 at 3:00 pm (Th): Employee Data Change Deadline
- 12/09 at 5:00 pm (T): PayPath Transaction Deadline
- 12/09 at 5:01 pm – 12/12 at 6:00 am (F): Non-transaction days for PayPath BW2
- 12/10 at 7:00 pm (W): Deadline for Funding Transactions
- 12/15 (M): UCPath LL-DOPE & UCPath GL Post Confirm Complete
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Upcoming Pay Confirm Dates: 11/26, 12/11, 12/22, 12/23
UCPC does NOT process Off-cycle, SCT, or Pay Requests on Pay Confirm dates. |
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High-Risk Salary Cost Transfer* Approval Deadlines
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- 12/15 (M): BW/MO High-Risk for posting in December
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| Non-High-Risk Salary Cost Transfer* Approval Deadlines |
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12/18 @ 8:00 p.m. (Th): BW/MO Non-High-Risk for posting in December
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Note: An SCT that is final approved after the deadline, but before the end of the calendar month, may result in a mismatch between Acctg Period and Run ID. |
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Where Can I Get Transactor Support? |
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Bring Your Questions to an Office Hours Session: |
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Book a 1:1 "How-To" Appointment: |
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Register for
On-The-Job Training |
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First time entering a transaction and not sure where to start? Don't enter transactions often, and would like some help? The UCPath On-The-Job Training sessions are now available to new transactors who need additional training and existing transactors who need a refresher on a UCPath topic. Book an appointment here.
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It is a best practice to review, on a regular basis, the list of UC-Wide System Updates.
This list is updated periodically and available on our System Updates Webpage. |
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