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System Updates

Oct 30, 2020 - Nov 6, 2020

UCPath recently implemented the changes listed below. Refer to the UCPath Changes & Enhancements link on the support site for additional detail.

Job configuration changes and location-specific configurations can be found here.

  

General Ledger

Summary Date Change Request Number

Resolved the issue with benefit cost transfers causing journals to be out of balance

10/31/20

UCP-88772

Resolved issue with benefit cost transfer transactions to ensure the following data is updated in a timely manner: accounting date, fiscal year, budget date and period to reflect FY2020

10/31/20

UCP-93141

Developed a program to run with E034A Post Docs to correct the PS_PAY_CHECK_EARNS.EARNINGS field by dividing the selected earnings by 2

10/31/20

UCP-94035

Enabled UCPath to distribute 'Memo Earn Codes' separately from Actuals Distribution and allow UCPath to run Actuals Distribution and payroll processing in parallel

10/31/20

UCP-86032

 

Payroll & Compensation

Summary Date Change Request Number

Removed Additional Pay from the Smart HR and TAM transaction templates. Additional Pay transactions should be entered via PayPath or as payroll transactions.

10/31/20

UCP-86357

Updated the system to display transactions in “Push Back” status on the Administer Extended Absence page with the “Workflow Status” of “Pending Approval Process"

 

Navigation: PeopleSoft Menu > Global Payroll & Absence Mgmt. > Payee Data > Maintain Absences > UC Customizations > Administer Extended Absence

11/01/20

UCP-76379

Resolved the defect preventing I-9 Tracker from receiving the HR Worksite ID and External Employer ID

11/01/20

UCP-93654

Added configuration to UCPath to facilitate the processing of individuals on COVID-19 leave. The UC contribution on these leaves were addressed in the initial phase but did not address whether voluntary disability should terminate for these types of leaves.

11/01/20

UCP-93634

Created a new report of locations’ annual reporting data for organizational audits. The report can be requested as needed by submitting a case to UCPath.

11/02/20

UCP-87112

Implemented an enhanced medical center incentive payment process to ensure payments can be processed without negatively impacting standard payroll processing.

11/02/20

UCP-86424

Created new reason codes to identify employees transferring positions due to COVID-19 related activities. The new codes will be available on the UC_TRANSFER and UC_TRANSFER_AC Smart HR templates as well as the TAM transfer templates.

~ COVID-19 Re-Deployment

~ COVID-19 Return from Re-Deplmt

11/02/20

UCP-95442

Added Action Reason ‘DNR’ (do not rehire) to the Action Reason Table under the Action Code ‘COM’ Completion. This change will allow locations to use DNR on CWR records as well as EMP records

11/02/20

UCP-89151

Updated the earn code description for CND to “charge differential” on the Shift and on-call table

11/03/20

UCP-98046

 

Other Updates & Reminders

UCPath updated the following training materials:

Workforce Administration (WFAL250: Template Transactions – Part I):

  • ILT Course: Template Transactions – Part I
    Updated to remove Additional Pay
  • Simulations: The following simulations were updated to remove the Additional Pay tabs and section:
    • Initiate Concurrent Hire Template Transaction (Acad)
    • Initiate Concurrent Hire Template Transaction (Staff)
    • Initiate Full Hire Contract PayTemplate Transaction (Acad)
    • Initiate Full Hire Template Transaction (Acad)
    • Initiate Full Hire Template Transaction (Staff)
    • Initiate Rehire Template Transaction (Acad)
    • Initiate Rehire Template Transaction (Staff)
  • Job Aid: Template Transactions – Action Reason Codes and Descriptions
    Updated to add new Action Reasons: CVD - COVID-19 Re-Deployment; CVR - COVID-19 Return from Re-Deplmt; DNR - Do Not Rehire (Settlement)

Workforce Administration (WFAL260: Template Transactions – Part II):

  • Simulation: The following simulation has an updated image for the Reason Code drop-down list:
    • Initiate Intralocation Transfer Template Transaction (Acad)
    • Initiate Intralocation Transfer Template Transaction (Staff)
    • Initiate Complete Contingent Worker Instance Template Transaction
  • Simulation: Initiate Concurrent Hire Template Transaction (Acad)
    Updated to remove the Additional Pay tabs and section

Talent Acquisition Management (TAM240: Prepare for Hire):

  • Simulations: The following simulations were updated to remove the Additional Pay tabs and section:
    • Process Prepare for Hire – External New
    • Process Prepare for Hire – External Previous Employee
  • Job Aid: TAM Prepare for Hire – Applicant Type, Type of Hire, Action Reason and Description
    Updated to add new Action Reasons: CVD - COVID-19 Re-Deployment; CVR - COVID-19 Return from Re-Deplmt
  • WBT Course: Prepare for Hire
    Updated to remove Additional Pay