Updated Guidance for State Employees on COVID-19 from CALHR

The State of California continues to act to protect public health and safety as we respond to novel coronavirus (COVID-19). The state is mobilizing every level of government to prepare for and respond to the spread of the virus. Departments are reviewing and applying all guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and …

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Form Updates – DR 203 (Alternative Language Format)

The following DOR Student Services form: DR203 Student Services Request has been translated in the following alternative language formats and the Social Security Number (SSN) fields have been blocked to limit collection of sensitive data: ArmenianSpanishTagalog These versions are available on the DOR Intranet, Forms Management, using the forms search by Form Number (without DR …

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2020 Open Enrollment Period for Health, Dental, Vision, Flex Elect and Consolidated Benefits

The purpose of this post is to inform employees about the 2020 Open Enrollment period for health, dental, vision, FlexElect, and Consolidated Benefits (CoBEN), and Group Legal which starts September 21, 2020 and ends October 16, 2020. During the Open Enrollment period, eligible employees may make changes to the above-mentioned benefits.All open enrollment transactions will …

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Blackboard Learning Management System (LMS) Process Updates

Supervisor updates are now processed by Information Technology Services Division. If you need your supervisor updated in the LMS, please send the request via e-mail to TechnicalSupportunit@dor.ca.gov On August 3, 2020, the Department of Rehabilitation (DOR) launched the electronic External Training Request (DR1125/DR1126) process in Blackboard LMS. External training is defined as training offered by …

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Revision to DR 210 – Enrollment for VR Services

The new revision to DR 210 – Enrollment for Vocational Rehabilitation Services aligns with the recent changes to the DR 222 – Vocational Rehabilitation Services Application. The DR 210 was used in the pilot program for expedited enrollment. This revision makes the DR 210 available for use statewide with electronic signatures authenticated via email. Similar …

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UPDATE: Excessive Heat Warning and 3 pm State Office Closure

UPDATE: On Tuesday, September 8, 2020, the DOR offices should remain open during normal business hours to continue providing services as needed. When possible, please work to reduce energy consumption throughout the day. For example, remember to turn off all unnecessary lights and equipment as well as close blinds and other window coverings. As such, …

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