{"id":28858,"date":"2022-09-21T22:40:24","date_gmt":"2022-09-21T22:40:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/employees.usc.edu\/?page_id=28858"},"modified":"2026-02-11T13:20:18","modified_gmt":"2026-02-11T20:20:18","slug":"life-events","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/employees.usc.edu\/work-life\/life-events\/","title":{"rendered":"Life events"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"540\" src=\"https:\/\/employees.usc.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/US-EG-LifeEvents-sm.jpg\" alt=\"Exposition Park Rose Garden with sun flare\" class=\"wp-image-32538\" srcset=\"https:\/\/employees.usc.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/US-EG-LifeEvents-sm.jpg 960w, https:\/\/employees.usc.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/US-EG-LifeEvents-sm-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/employees.usc.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/US-EG-LifeEvents-sm-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Many life events require specialized guidance. We have put together some helpful material, checklists, resources, and contact information for these common life events:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr role=\"presentation\" class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:29px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-aa69c48e wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:200px\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/employees.usc.edu\/work-life-usc\/onboarding\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"221\" src=\"https:\/\/employees.usc.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/promo-hire-300x221-1.png\" alt=\"pen drawings on a tagging board \" class=\"wp-image-28859\" style=\"height:300px\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:70%\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">New hire<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Congratulations on your new position with the University of Southern California! We\u2019re delighted that you\u2019re joining our community of faculty, staff, students, and alumni, all contributing toward USC\u2019s mission, as one of the world\u2019s top private research universities, to develop individuals and society as a whole through the cultivation and enrichment of the human mind and spirit. A noble goal, indeed, and now you are a part of it!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/employees.usc.edu\/work-life-usc\/onboarding\/\">New hire information<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr role=\"presentation\" class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-aa69c48e wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:200px\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/employees.usc.edu\/work-life\/life-events\/parental-leave\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"342\" height=\"296\" src=\"https:\/\/employees.usc.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/promo-baby.png\" alt=\" a bird carrying a baby\" class=\"wp-image-28873\" srcset=\"https:\/\/employees.usc.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/promo-baby.png 342w, https:\/\/employees.usc.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/promo-baby-300x260.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 342px) 100vw, 342px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:70%\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">New baby<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Whether you\u2019re growing your family through childbirth or adoption, this information will help you navigate the process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/employees.usc.edu\/work-life\/life-events\/parental-leave\/\">Parental Leave information<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr role=\"presentation\" class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-aa69c48e wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:200px\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/employees.usc.edu\/work-life\/life-events\/getting-hitched\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"325\" height=\"239\" src=\"https:\/\/employees.usc.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/promo-hitched.png\" alt=\"heart and ring\" class=\"wp-image-28876\" srcset=\"https:\/\/employees.usc.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/promo-hitched.png 325w, https:\/\/employees.usc.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/promo-hitched-300x221.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 325px) 100vw, 325px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:70%\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Getting married<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Adding a spouse or registered domestic partner to your benefits? Here\u2019s what you need to know.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/employees.usc.edu\/work-life\/life-events\/getting-hitched\/\">Marriage or domestic partner information<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr role=\"presentation\" class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-aa69c48e wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:200px\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/employees.usc.edu\/work-life\/life-events\/going-on-leave\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"325\" height=\"239\" src=\"https:\/\/employees.usc.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/promo-leave.png\" alt=\"walking-legs\" class=\"wp-image-28877\" srcset=\"https:\/\/employees.usc.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/promo-leave.png 325w, https:\/\/employees.usc.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/promo-leave-300x221.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 325px) 100vw, 325px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:70%\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Going on leave<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Common types of leave include pregnancy-related medical leave, family and medical leave, and work-related injuries or illness. This information provides details around the leave process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/employees.usc.edu\/work-life\/life-events\/going-on-leave\/\">Medical leave information<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr role=\"presentation\" class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-aa69c48e wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:200px\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/employees.usc.edu\/benefits\/retirement\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"342\" height=\"235\" src=\"https:\/\/employees.usc.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/promo-retiremen.png\" alt=\"golf-pole\" class=\"wp-image-28878\" srcset=\"https:\/\/employees.usc.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/promo-retiremen.png 342w, https:\/\/employees.usc.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/promo-retiremen-300x206.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 342px) 100vw, 342px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:70%\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Thinking about retirement?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It\u2019s never too early to plan for retirement, and USC offers a variety of resources to support you. This page provides details on USC Retirement and Savings Plans and other helpful planning information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/benefits.usc.edu\/retirement-benefits\/\">Retirement information<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr role=\"presentation\" class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:37px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Other qualifying life events may also affect your employee benefits \u2013 like divorce or a death in the family. For more information, see&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/benefits.usc.edu\/benefits-eligibility\/enrolling-or-changing-benefits\/life-changes-that-affect-usc-benefits\/\" type=\"link\" id=\"https:\/\/benefits.usc.edu\/benefits-eligibility\/enrolling-or-changing-benefits\/life-changes-that-affect-usc-benefits\/\">Life changes that affect USC benefits<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Many life events require specialized guidance. We have put together some helpful material, checklists, resources, and contact information for these common life events: New hire Congratulations on your new position with the University of Southern California! 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