UC Davis has established a Staff Emergency Fund with donations funding grants of up to $1000 for staff in times of personal, financial hardship.

Due to COVID-19 guidelines, the SSO has been conducting remote video onboarding, (including verification of I-9 documents) since March 18, 2020. 

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) requires original I-9 documents and in-person verification.  In light of COVID-19 physical distancing requirements, DHS granted an exception that allows employers to verify I-9s remotely, with the stipulation that documents be verified in person at a future date. The current DHS exception is valid through November 19, 2020.

The SSO is continuing to process employee ID cards and retiree cards remotely. At this time there is no in-person processing or walk-in service. 

To request an ID please send an email to employeeID@ucdavis.edu.  Please include ALL of the following information with your request: 

Below you can find reminders for commonly used forms and guidelines related to DV and purchasing work done through the SSO. DV and Purchasing Related Reminders Forms/Guidelines Description Memberships  For Memberships, we require back-up documentation showing the amount they also require either a Dean, Department Chair or a Vice Chancellor’s approval. Refunds For refunds that we process for our clients, we are required to provide proof of original payment to the University. Utility For Utility payments, we are required to attach

Effective September 1, 2020, departments will no longer need to update funding for the actions listed below. 

Currently, the SSO only enters funding information for brand new positions. We are pleased to announce that we will  also be adding/updating funding in relation to the following actions:

Once the SSO is notified the exception to verify via video is lifted, we will be moving forward with physical verifications.

Here you can find steps on how to purchase or renew software.

To Purchase or Renew Software:

A non-approved survey is circulating at several UC campuses

The survey was distributed on Aug. 25 under the subject, “Share your opinion on the UC Flu Vaccine requirement.”

This is not a UC-sanctioned survey and as UC Davis explores further actions, HR encourages all employees to:

Our thoughts go out to everyone affected by the wildfires currently burning in California. As supervisors, we need you to take action and demonstrate maximum flexibility with your employees.

With UCDH Legacy Peoplesoft 8.8 being retired at the end of the calendar year, employees and supervisors are advised to save or print their historical performance documents (e.g., annual/probationary evaluations, CEMRP) before October 9.

UC Davis Health employees can now apply for grants of up to $1,000 to help with additional financial burden brought on by COVID-19.

When an employee leaves UC Davis, we want to know why. What was the employee’s experience like while here? Would they consider returning? Beginning in August 2020, HR will conduct exit surveys of all staff employees.