Student Worker Resource Guide 

Published February 2021

Last updated February 2021

Courtesy of: UCLA Student Legal Services and USAC Offices of the President, Internal Vice President, General Representative 2, and Financial Supports Commission





Table of Contents

COVID-19 Know Your Rights         3

COVID-19 Work & Health        3

State of CA COVID-19 Informational Resources For Workers        3

Latest COVID-19 Related Updates (CALIFORNIA)        4

How to Access Final Paychecks        4

Benefits For Workers Impacted By COVID-19        5

Legal Services        13

COVID-19 Basic Needs Resources        14

On-Campus Opportunities        15

Westwood/Local Jobs:        16

Third Party Remote Job Opportunities        22




COVID-19 Know Your Rights 

COVID-19 Work & Health

State of CA COVID-19 Informational Resources For Workers

  • KYR Safe and Healthy Workplace, KYR Compensation Benefits, etc. 

Latest COVID-19 Related Updates (CALIFORNIA)

  • New COVID-19 Employer Reporting Requirement (AB 685 signed September 17, 2020)- Under AB 685, California employers are required to provide specific notices to employees exposed to COVID-19 within one business day of becoming aware of the exposure.  Additional information here. 
  • San Francisco Enacts Ordinance Protecting Workers and Applicants from COVID-19 Related Adverse Actions and Discrimination on September 11, 2020.
  •  Gov. Newsom signed into law AB 1867, which mandates certain employers to provide COVID-19 Supplemental Paid Sick Leave to eligible employees that are not covered by the federal Families First Coronavirus Response Act (the “FFCRA”) on September 9, 2020.  

How to Access Final Paychecks

  • Private Sector Employee (California)
  • If you have been laid off or have been terminated by your employer, your employer must pay you all wages (including accrued vacation) immediately at the time of termination.  Cal. Labor Code Section 201 and 227.3.
  • If you quit without giving 72 hours prior notice, your employer must pay all wages due within 72 hours of quitting.  You may request that you’re your final wage payment be mailed to a designated address.  If you quit and give at least 72 hours prior notice and quit on the day given in the notice, you must be given all wages due to you at the time of quitting.  Labor Code Section 202.  
  • You may file a wage claim for nonpayment of wages.  Here is information on how to file a wage claim.
  • You may also consult with a labor and employment attorney of your choice. UCLA Student Legal Services provides legal assistance to students seeking to file a wage claim. See the Legal Services section of this resource guide.

  • State Employee
  • The University is considered a state employer and as such, if you were hired by the University, federal law would apply.  
  • Employers are not required by federal law to give former employees their final paycheck immediately.  If the payday for the last pay period for which you’ve worked has passed and you have not yet been paid, you may contact the Department of Labor (DOL).
  • You may recover unpaid wages under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). See here for more information.

UAW Form - How to file a successful Wage Claim

The key behind a successful wage claim within the UC employment system is SB 698, passed in Fall of 2019 by UAW. SB 698 allows private-sector labor laws (specifically section 204 of the labor code) to mandate timely and complete pay for the workers of the University of California. This means we can now file a claim against the university for late or unpaid wages. If you are a student worker at a private employer, these laws apply to you as well, and while we are walking through the wage claims process at the UC, similar steps would take place at any employer (similar forms, etc.).

From UAW 2865, the wage claim process is as follows:

  1. This is a copy of the form that you fill out, and here is a sample form.
  2. Here is a copy of UAW 2865’s collective bargaining agreement with the University of California, should you currently be a reader, tutor, or teaching assistant/graduate student instructor.
  3. You can file your claim by mail or online, and you can find contact information for regional offices here.
  4. Within thirty (30) days of the filing of the complaint, the deputy shall notify the parties as to the specific action which will initially be taken regarding the claim (which, again, are further described here)
  1. referral to a conference
  2. referral to a hearing
  3. dismissal of the claim
  1. Should your claim prevail, the University will provide your missed wages. Additionally, the University shall accrue the following penalties, which they will pay back to the state, or sometimes to you:
  1. $100 for one violation
  2. $200 + .25 times the amount of wages withheld for each violation thereafter.

It is worth noting that the claims form is long, and a bit confusing. Some information asked for is relatively unreasonable, such as exact hour breakdowns/paystubs from years ago. To make the process easier, attached here as well is an annotated PDF we’ve created for you of one of said wage claim documents, highlighted and with notes attached.

PDF LINK

        

Benefits For Workers Impacted By COVID-19

Overview of Available Benefits Programs

Disability Insurance

Loss of wages because you are unable to work due to non-work related illness or quarantine related to COVID-19

Paid Family Leave

Loss of wages for not being able to work because you are caring for an ill or quarantined family member with COVID-19. Citizenship and immigration status do not affect eligibility.

Unemployment Insurance

Lost your job or have had your hours reduced for reasons related to COVID-19

  • Partial wage replacement benefit for workers who are/were employed as employees

California Paid Sick Leave

Unable to work because you or your family member is sick, must take care of a child whose school and childcare is unavailable, or victim of domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking per Labor Code Sec. 230(c) & 230.1(a))

  • All employers (regardless of size) are required to provide Cal. Paid Sick Leave to all eligible employees.  
  • Eligibility
  • If CPSL is denied by your employer, you may file a wage claim.  

Local Government Supplemental Paid Sick Leave for COVID-19

For employees reside in the city of Los Angeles, unincorporated areas of Los Angeles County, San Francisco or San Jose

  • Eligibility
  • Los Angeles (Remains in effect until two calendar weeks after the COVID-19 local emergency expires.)
  • San Francisco (Extended through February 12, 2021)
  • San Jose (Extended through June 31, 2021)

Workers Compensation

This bill would define “injury” for an employee to include illness or death resulting from the 2019 novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) under specified circumstances, until January 1, 2023. (Senate Bill No. 1159)

To search for other government benefits - Benefit Finder

Filing Unemployment

Disclaimer: EDD was recently audited by an independent company who found that there were various mismanagements and their “lack of advanced planning led to significant delays in its payment of [unemployment insurance] claims” (LA Times). More info here

General Unemployment Application Resources: Comprehensive guide for student workers on the unemployment application process. The below resources and links pertain to basic information about the general steps, components, and expectations you should be aware of when filing your unemployment claims. While there are a few adjustments and exceptions created in response to COVID-19, such as extending benefits to college students through new legislation and programs, a majority of the unemployment application process remains the same. Be wary of the state in which you reside when applying for unemployment as the eligibility criteria and steps you will need to take are specific to where you live. There are also some additional links to helpful FAQs and fact sheets for those interested in learning more about unemployment insurance benefits.

Guide to Applying for unemployment benefits (general, California only)

  • Claims begin Sunday of the week student became unemployed
  • When filing for UI benefits, you must have earned enough wages during the base period to establish a claim, and be:
  • Totally or partially unemployed.
  • Unemployed through no fault of your own.
  • Physically able to work.
  • Available for work.
  • Ready and willing to accept work immediately.
  • Information to have ready before applying (not comprehensive):
  • Last employer
  • Employment history
  • Citizenship/employment authorization document  
  • Ways to File and When to File
  • UI Online 
  • Available Times: Sun 5am-8:30pm, Mon 4am-10pm, Tues - Fri 2am-10pm, Sat 2am-8pm
  • Phone
  • call 1-800-300-5616 Mon-Fri 8am-12pm
  • Fax/Mail
  • fax/mail to location on application
  • depends on standard vs. alternate base period
  • alternate base period used when not enough wages for standard
  • For those whose UI benefits became inactive within last 52 weeks and workers who have not exhausted their benefits
  • UI claims become inactive if worker stops certifying for continued benefits, even for one week
  • COVID Temporary Exceptions
  • Waiting Period – The 7-day waiting period is waived for claims beginning on or after January 19, 2020. After you submit your first two-week continued certification, you will be paid for the first week of your claim.
  • Work Search – You are not required to look for work each week to be eligible for benefits.
  • Next Steps After Filing
  • History of UI weekly claims 
  • Extra information for those who are curious about COVID impact
  • Easy to read/understand

Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA)

  • PUA program helps unemployed Californians who are business owners, independent contractors, self-employed workers, freelancers, individuals with limited work history, gig workers, and others not usually eligible for regular state UI benefits.
  • You may also qualify for PUA if you have found to be ineligible for Unemployment Insurance, have filed for UI but received a notice that you have $0 in benefits, or have qualified for regular UI benefits but have collected all eligible benefits. PUA accounts for college students who previously did not qualify for state UI benefits.
  • Refer to the following links more information on eligibility, FAQs, and step-by-step process:

Legal Services

COVID-19 Basic Needs Resources

  • Contact: ecr@saonet.ucla.edu

On-Campus Opportunities

  • Associated Students UCLA (ASUCLA)- Site Maintenance [Feb 2021]
  • Positions are consistently listed here 
  • Academic Advancement Program (AAP) - No Job Listings [Feb 2021]
  • Apply to become a Peer Counselor
  • Most positions will be remote
  • UCLA Athletics - Not Hiring [Feb 2021]
  • Call Center - Not Hiring [Feb 2021]
  • Hospitality/Dining Services- No Job Listings [Feb 2021]
  • Apply to jobs at Dining Halls and other jobs here 
  • Library- Both Remote and On-Campus Jobs
  • People can apply to library jobs listed here and details for required materials are included
  • Parking Services- Hiring 

Work Study Options

Credit to UCLA Financial Wellness for their ‘Where to find a Work Study Job’ guide:

  1. Sign into your MyUCLA Account
  2. Click on ‘Finances and Jobs’ drop-down menu
  3. Click on ‘Jobs and Community’ drop-down menu
  4. Click on ‘Work Study Job Search’
  5. Filter with type of job, undergraduate or graduate, and other specifiers

Westwood/Local Jobs:

  • Aahs! Gift Store - HIRING [BUT NEED DEGREE]
  • Address: 1090 Westwood Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90024
  • Phone Number: 310-391-399
  • The only position available with the company is F/T Market Research Analyst, but it appears that it is for people that already have received their degree.
  • Barney’s Beanery - YES HIRING
  • Address: 1037 Broxton Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90024
  • Phone Number: (310) 443-7777
  • They are hiring for all their positions, but the Bar Back and Bartender positions are only for people 21+
  • BJ’s Restaurant & Brewhouse - YES HIRING
  • Address: 939 Broxton Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90024
  • Phone Number: (310) 209-7475
  • Multiple Positions Available:
  • Line Cook, Prep Cook, Dishwasher, Server, Service Assistant, Take Out, Bartender (21+), Host
  • Same application for all positions: Link
  • The Boiling Crab - YES HIRING
  • Address: 10875 Kinross Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90024
  • Phone Number: (310) 208-4888
  • Hiring on a rolling basis: Application Link
  • Brandy Melville - YES HIRING
  • Address: 10958 Weyburn Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90024
  • Phone Number: (310) 824-0281
  • Position: Keyholder
  • opening and closing the store - hours from 10-7
  • Walk in to apply and fill out an application
  • California Pizza Kitchen - YES HIRING
  • Address: 1001 Broxton Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90024
  • Phone Number: (310) 209-9197
  • Always hiring on a rolling basis: Link
  • Citibank - YES HIRING
  • Address: 1072 Westwood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90024
  • Phone Number: (424) 276-6757
  • Direct Job Application:Link
  • Part-time Teller (20 hours) 
  • Chick-fil-A - YES HIRING
  • Address: 900 Westwood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90024
  • Phone Number: (310) 443-8900
  • Hiring on a rolling basis - No set amount of positions available
  • Chipotle - YES HIRING
  • Address: 1077 Broxton Avenue, 90024
  • Phone Number: (310) 824-4180
  • Position: Restaurant Team Member [Crew]
  • Francesca’s - YES HIRING
  • Address: 1027 Westwood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90024
  • Phone Number: 310-208-0409
  • Website
  • For Job Search: Link
  • For the general store: Link
  • They are hiring for 3 positions:
  • Frida Mexican Cuisine - YES HIRING
  • Address: 10853 Lindbrook Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90024
  • Phone Number: (310) 209-0666
  • Positions: Host
  • Gushi - HIRING [BUT NEED TO SPEAK KOREAN]
  • Address: 978 Gayley Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90024
  • Phone Number: (310) 208-4038
  • Position: Cashier
  • BUT have to speak Korean
  • Go to store to apply
  • In-N-Out - YES HIRING
  • Address: 922 Gayley Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90024
  • Phone Number: (800) 786-1000
  • Always accepting applications: Link
  • It’s Boba Time - YES HIRING
  • Address: 10946 Weyburn Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90024
  • Phone Number: (424) 369-5227
  • Always accepting applications
  • Jersey Mike’s Subs - Potentially Hiring
  • Address: 1020 Glendon Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90024
  • Phone Number: (310) 208-3900
  • All potential applications must be made in person
  • Ministry of Coffee - HIRING [IN FUTURE]
  • Address: 1010 Glendon Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90024
  • Phone Number: (424) 256-2276
  • Called, and they said to bring in your resume -- they said they’re not currently hiring, but will have some open positions in the near future when customers are allowed inside (so bringing in your resume/applying early might be beneficial if you really want to work there)
  • Native Foods - YES HIRING
  • Address: 1114 Gayley Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90024
  • Phone Number: (310) 209-1055
  • Hiring on a rolling basis: Link
  • Ralph’s - YES HIRING
  • Address: 10861 Weyburn Ave, Westwood, CA 90024
  • Phone Number: (310) 824-5994
  • Direct Job Application: Link
  • Positions Open: cashier, bagger, e-Commerce clerk, grocery clerk, produce clerk, meat clerk, deli clerk and bakery clerk.
  • Hourly
  • Part-Time
  • No required Certification
  • No education level
  • Rite Aid - YES HIRING
  • Address: 1001 S Glendon Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90024
  • Phone Number: (310) 209-0708
  • Multiple Jobs Available:Link 
  • put in Los Angeles in the search bar and find the “Glendale Boulevard” results
  • Starbucks - YES HIRING
  • Address: 1161 Westwood Blvd.   Los Angeles 90024
  • Phone Number: (310) 208-5505
  • Direct Job Application: Link
  • Barista position
  • Taco Bell - Potentially Hiring
  • Address: 10937 Weyburn Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90024
  • Phone Number: No phone number listed
  • Hires on a rolling basis, you can used the career search page on their website to find various position openings at any location in Los Angeles: Link
  • Target - YES HIRING
  • Address: 10861 Weyburn Ave., Los Angeles, CA, 90024
  • Phone Number: 310-893-2360
  • To look at all jobs available: Link
  • There are 6 jobs available:
  • Tender Greens - YES HIRING
  • Busser, Cashier, Dishwasher, Grill Cook/Carver, Prep Cook, Salad Maker
  • Whole Foods Market - YES HIRING
  • Address: 1050 S, Gayley Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90024
  • Phone Number: (310) 824-0858
  • Position: In-Store Shopper
  • Work mostly Saturdays/Sundays, have a flexible schedule (receive schedule 3 weeks in advance), average sfits are 4-8 hours long, lift up to 40 pounds and stand/walk for 6 hours
  • Link: Whole Foods Market Application

Third Party Remote Job Opportunities

BruinOpp:

From the Academic Affairs Commision: This database seeks to address the current limited availability of jobs, internships, and scholarships for undergraduate students. Our goal is to increase access to opportunities and create a more equitable experience for students. This database is especially geared toward incoming first-year freshmen and transfers and first-generation students that are underrepresented at UCLA. The resource guide will be updated periodically over the course of the school year to reflect new opportunities and deadlines. It will also be expanded to include a multitude of career paths beyond pre-med, pre-law, and pre-business. Continue to visit the website to explore new additions as the year progresses!

Tutoring

  • Varsity Tutors:
  • Cambly:
  • Link
  • English teaching
  • Qkids:
  • Link
  • English teaching
  • Only available in U.S. or Canada
  • Netmentors (Online Tutoring):
  • Link
  • All subjects K-12

Child Care

  • Youth Programming/After School Programs with Arc

Customer Service

  • Customer service representative
  • USA Survey Job Board
  • Link
  • Multiple jobs available

Data Entry/Transcribing

  • TranscribeMe!
  • Link
  • Legal/Medical background helpful
  • GMR
  • Link
  • Transcribing service
  • Remote Data Entry Clerk

 

Contact Tracing

  • Public Health Institute
  • Link
  • Remote opportunities along with in-person across the country
  • Contrace
  • Link
  • Public health, nursing, clinical, social work backgrounds recommended


Internships


General Job Search Websites to sign up for: 

  • UCLA handshake (HIGHLY recommended or both job and internship opportunities)
  • Indeed
  • Glassdoor
  • Ziprecruiter 
  • Linkedin
  • Flexjobs

Special thanks to UCLA Student Legal Services.