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Opt-in to Paperless W-2
Cal Employee Connect (CEC) is the State Controller's web-based employee portal that allows you to view/print your paystubs and W-2 Statements. Employees who Opt-in to W-2 Paperless Statement will be able to view and download current and previous years’ W-2 statements using any internet-connected device. It will also grant earlier access to your W-2 Wage and Tax Statement than employees who receive the printed version in the mail. The deadline to Opt-in for the 2024 W-2 Paperless Statement is November 30, 2024.
In addition to the convenience of being able to download your W-2 earlier, this option also:
- Reduces unnecessary paper usage
- Minimizes the potential for your W-2 to be lost or stolen in the mail
- Expedites filing of your tax returns
Simply log into your CEC account and Opt-in to "W-2 Paperless" today! When you log in, a box will appear prompting you to enroll in "W-2 Paperless". Follow the steps to enroll in this optional program. If you choose not to enroll in the program, you will still receive your W-2 statement in the mail and will be able to view (but not download) your W-2 statement on CEC.
If you have questions, need assistance, or would like to share feedback, please visit CEC Help & Feedback.
Withholdings Change - Employee Self-Service via Cal Employee Connect (CEC)
Cal Employee Connect (CEC) Employee Services feature has expanded to include a withholdings change feature. The withholdings change feature has been created as an additional self-serve option. If you already have current withholdings on file, you do not need to submit a new request through CEC. Refer to CEC Withholdings Change User Guide for step-by-step instructions.
- CEC processes Withholdings change requests by close of business Monday through Friday; please allow 24 hours for submitted changes to reflect in your CEC account. If the change is submitted Friday evening through Sunday, the changes will be processed the following Monday and changes may reflect in your CEC account as early as Tuesday morning.
- The CEC Team is a technical team and unable to advise on withholdings change. If you have any questions regarding your Withholdings change, please refer to the IRS website.
For technical questions or technical assistance with the withholdings change feature, please contact the CEC team at Help & Feedback.
Annual W-2 Forms
The State Controller's Office will mail Annual paper W-2 mailed directly from the State Controller’s Office to an employee’s address on record with Human Resources. Employees that enroll by November 30 in the new “W-2 Paperless” feature in Cal Employee Connect will not receive the paper version in the mail.
Employees that have not received their W-2 in the mail by January 31st, please submit an HR Service ticket go.csuci.edu/hrservices for assistance.
For more questions or information regarding your W-2, refer to the State Controller's 2024 W-2 FAQ's page.
We offer:
- Payroll Calendars - Provides important payroll reporting pay period, processing, pay, and holiday dates.
- Cal Employee Connect (CEC) - View, download, and print paycheck and W-2 information, enroll in or change direct deposit, and change tax withholdings from the State Controller’s self-service portal.
- Direct Deposit - enroll in or change direct deposit.
- Tax Withholdings - Submit tax withholding changes.
- Paycheck Calculator - A tool employees paid on a monthly basis can use to calculate net pay and withholding amounts.
- Lost or Destroyed Paycheck - Replace a lost or destroyed paycheck from the State Controller’s Office.
- CHRS Time and Absence Reporting - Report and track hours worked and/or absences taken.
- Work Schedules - Reporting work schedule changes is required when moving to/from a regular schedule (Mon-Fri, 8 hours/day), or when reducing/increasing your scheduled work hours, to ensure accurate pay and accumulation of excess plus/minus hours for each pay period.