Welcome to the June Edition of the EAP In every interaction with others, we have the power to react with kindness and respect. Inside this month’s issue you will find information on: The monthly article which identifies ways to demonstrate compassion at home and work and build stronger and more trusting connections with others.EAP Featured …
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I am pleased to announce that Antony Kolitsos has accepted the role of DOR Information Security and Privacy Officer, effective today, June 1, 2020. Antony has been with DOR for almost 19 years, starting as a Student Assistant in August 2001. Since then, he has steadily moved up within ITSD, promoting from Associate to Staff to …
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This is an update to the DORALL that was sent out on May 5, 2020 regarding the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA), which enacted both the Emergency Paid Sick Leave Act (EPSLA) and the Emergency Family and Medical Leave Expansion Act (E-FMLA) effective April 1, 2020. For staff requesting E-FMLA, please complete the updated …
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Our Department of Rehabilitation’s Nepotism policy, has been updated and can be found in the Personnel Services Section under the Other Resources section on our DOR Intranet page, HRB Personnel-Services. This policy will provide a definition of nepotism, identify a few potentially sensitive situations where nepotism may occur and explain reporting procedures and corrective action. …
I hope this message finds all of you well during these challenging times. As many of you are aware, Governor Newsom recently announced his plan for the reopening of the state. As we move through the phases of stay-at-home orders being modified, we know that persons with disabilities need DOR services now more than ever. …
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As California continues to respond to the spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), please join Director Joe Xavier as he shares more current information regarding DOR’s efforts during this time as well as a brief budget update. This call will be conducted using a new platform – Microsoft Teams Live. You have a few ways …
The Greater Los Angeles District Office (440) has moved to a new location and is open effective May 12, 2020. The new office contact information is as follows: Name: Greater Los Angeles DistrictAddress: 888 South Figueroa, Suite 900, Los Angeles , CA 90017County: Los AngelesMain Phone Number: (213) 736-3904 All staff phone numbers remain the …
Do you have Direct Deposit? If not, you may be missing out. With Direct Deposit, your paycheck is automatically deposited into the financial institution of your choice – and with recent changes in the eligibility criteria, enrolling just got easier. Direct Deposit is also a convenient and consistent way to deposit net earnings (including supplemental …
Given the recent COVID-19 Health Pandemic, the DOR has developed a general letter for consumers to support continued engagement with DOR and providing strategies for social distancing. Copies of this COVID-19 Consumer Letter in English can be found in the AWARE Letters Catalog. Additionally, Alternative Language Formats (Armenian, Spanish, Tagalog) have been made available on …
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This memorandum provides guidance on the Department of Rehabilitation (DOR) interim policy regarding the use of email communication as an acceptable substitution for electronic signatures during California’s declared State of Emergency related to COVID-19. The Interim Policy – Using Email for Electronic Signatures memo, published April 16, 2020, has been revised to include a template …
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