Payroll and Benefits

Announcements

2023 OSHA Form 300A: The Summary of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses for 2023 is now available.
Direct Mailing of 2023 W2 Form: The W2 form for the 2023 tax year will be mailed by the State Controller's Office (SCO) in late January. Employees that opted-in for the paperless W2 feature in Cal Employee Connect are now able to view and download their tax statement.
2023 1095-B and 1095-C Forms: Want to know more about the 1095-B and 1095-C forms?  Review the FAQs to help answer your questions about these tax documents which are required as part of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) requirements.
Spring 2024 Employee Wellness Program: The current schedule of activities can be found here.
Working Advantage March Highlights: Check out Working Advantage this month. March is Employee Appreciation Month, and we want to celebrate you with an exclusive offer! Download the March Highlights Flyer for more information about an exclusive promo code for extra savings all month long!  
Financial Wellness Topics Presented by Patelco - March: Check out: 2024 Tax Updates (March 13th); and Estate Planning by Trust and Will (March 27th). Missed a recording? View the following past webinars on-demand! - Budgeting Like a Boss; Paying Down Debt; Building Generational WealthUnderstanding Social Security; Estate Planning 101; Federal vs. Private Student Loans; and Savings Strategies.
Empathia Monthly Promotional Content - March: This month's promotional content includes Managing Allergy Symptoms and Help for Anxiety. Upcoming webinars for 2024 can be found here. As a reminder, you may download The LifeMatters® App for convenient access to materials. 
Cal Employee Connect: The State Controller’s Office (SCO) has produced a tool that will allow employees to view their earnings statements and W-2’s, along with personal information. Learn more on how you can be a part of the program.
CSU Supplemental Retirement Plan 403(b) Program: Review plan features for 2024.
Know Your Retirement Benefits: To understand the various retirement benefits available to State employees please review this comparison worksheet. Additional information about all the retirement plans can be found on our website
CalPERS Virtual Resources: Access your myCalPERS account to verify your account balance, learn how to run retirement estimates, and generate a verification of income or member account balance letter.

Our mission is to deliver quality services to you, to ensure the accurate and timely provision of your compensation and benefits.

We are a team committed to working in partnership with you for continuous improvement in the delivery of services.

Employees will find information on Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, leave benefits, payroll, savings plans, retirement plans, taxes, forms to complete, and helpful web sites.

Things to Know

  • Employee Assistance Program - The employee assistance program (EAP) is designed to provide professional assistance to state faculty, staff and their families (dependents and permanent household members) in assessing and resolving personal problems that may be affecting well-being or job performance.
  • Employee Wellness - Sonoma State promotes a culture of wellness amongst faculty and staff to encourage personal and professional productivity, physical and mental well-being, and promote a healthy lifestyle. 
  • Ergonomics -  The Ergonomics Program supports employees by providing training, ergonomic evaluations, recommendations and planning for the office and the trades.
  • Tuition Waiver -  Fee waiver (or tuition assistance) entitles eligible CSU employees (and in some cases their spouse, domestic partner or dependent child) to enroll in courses at any CSU campus and have fees waived or reduced.
  • Employee Discounts -  There are several discounts available to employees, including savings off the price of admission tickets to amusement parks, museums, and more.