It is my pleasure to introduce our new Chief of Human Resources Branch, Landai Dong, effective August 10, 2020. She has been working for the State of California since 2006, when she was hired by Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) as an Office Technician. Since then she has held positions as Personnel Specialist, Associate Personnel Analyst, …
VR Connections (VRC) Update
We wanted to provide you with an update on the VR Connections (VRC) project, an online web portal that will support the automation of business processes and workflows. Upon implementation, the portal will provide consumers and vendors a self-service portal interface that will streamline form submission, transactions, and communication. It will also provide DOR staff …
$260 Taxable Cash Benefit – SEIU 1000 Employees
Effective July 1, 2020 through the June 2022 pay period, all employees associated with the Service Employees International Union (SEIU) Local 1000 will receive a $260 per month taxable cash benefit to offset employee health care costs. This includes rank and file, exempt, and excluded employees under Bargaining Units 1, 3, 4, 11, 14, 15, 17, …
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REVISED Timesheets with PLP 2020 and Furlough Programs
Please see below for additional clarification on the Furlough Program: Employees in Bargaining Unit (BU) 9, 12, and 19 were under the Furlough Program 2020 for the July pay period due to the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) not being fully ratified. Effective August 2020 through June 2022 pay periods, employees in BU 9, 12, and …
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State Controller’s Office Payroll Discrepancy
This is to inform you of a payroll adjustment concerning July 2020 payroll retirement deductions. In response to the approved California State Budget 2020 - 21 and results of the Collective Bargaining Agreements, the State Controller's Office (SCO), Personnel and Payroll Services Division (PPSD) had to immediately implement an unprecedented number of modifications to the Uniform State Payroll System. These system …
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Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Resources
Welcome to the August Edition of the EAP Money worries are a leading cause of stress for many Americans, but there are ways you can improve your financial health. Inside this month’s issue you will find information on: The monthly article which provides tips on how to develop a budget and set realistic fiscal goals …
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External Training Process Updates
The External, or Out-Service, Training function of the Department of Rehabilitation’s (DOR’s) new Blackboard Learning Management System (LMS) will be available starting Tuesday, August 4, 2020. The External Training function of the LMS represents a giant step forward into a paperless processing system. DOR employees will now be able to submit, approve, and check status …
FDA Warns About Hand Sanitizers with Methanol
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) urges consumers not to use certain hand sanitizer products, including those that contain methanol. For those that are purchasing hand sanitizing products for their offices or for your personal use, please use the FDA Drug Safety and Availability of Hand Sanitizers link to access a FDA searchable chart that …
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Updated Timesheets with PLP 2020 and Furlough Programs
In response to the new Personal Leave Program (PLP) 2020 and Furlough Program 2020, the WWG 2 and WWG E 2020 timesheets have been updated. Please use the new timesheets to track PLP 2020 and Furlough 2020 usages. The link below will take you to the revised timesheets for download. Rank-and-file employees will use the …
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Commemorating 30 Years of the ADA
July 26, 2020 marks the 30th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the landmark legislation that provided equal access and protection from discrimination in employment, public services and accommodations, telecommunications, and transportation for people with disabilities. The signing of the ADA represents an unforgettable symbol of independence and overdue recognition of the rights …
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