In recognition of their importance, UC has developed a set of proposals to expand benefits eligibility and employment privileges for some employees in these positions.
All proposals are subject to regental approval.
Currently, employees who are appointed for less than a year are not eligible for UCRP membership. When these employees enter UCRP, they will be eligible to enroll in all health and welfare benefits. Redefining career appointment criteria effective Jan. 1, 2001. Under the proposal, an employee in a casual appointment would move into a career appointment after working 1,000 hours within a rolling 12-month period without a significant break in service. These changes to staff personnel policy are subject to review by employees and employee organizations, and to collective bargaining obligations with exclusively represented groups as required under the Higher Education Employer-Employee Relations Act.