Updated Families First Coronavirus Response Act: EPSLA and E-FMLA

This communication is a policy update to 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). The original DORALL was sent on April 6, 2020. Policy Update Because the work of health care providers and emergency responders …

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Form Updates – DR 107

The DR107 Request For Mediation and/or Fair Hearing has been updated. The revised versions are available on the DOR Intranet, Forms Management, using the forms search by Form Number (without DR prefix), Form Title or Category and/or in DOR Internet, DOR Internet Forms. Questions and concerns pertaining these forms should be addressed to Program Policy …

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2020 Leave Buy-Back for Excluded and Represented Employees

As part of the Bargaining Unit Contract, employees may be permitted to cash out accumulated Vacation/Annual Leave provided that the Department has funds available for the cash out program. The Department of Rehabilitation will not participate in the Leave Buy-Back Program for excluded and represented employees this year (FY 2019-2020). If you have questions or …

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Updated Families First Coronavirus Response Act – Frequently Asked Questions

This communication is an update to the frequently asked questions regarding the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA): Emergency Paid Sick Leave Act (EPSLA) and the Emergency Family and Medical Leave Expansion Act (E-FMLA) DORALL that was released on April 10, 2020. Below are added questions and answers about FFCRA. Eligibility and Coverage – In …

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Interim Policy – Using Email for Electronic Signatures

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. ISSUE The DOR recognizes the challenges involved in balancing consumer, vendor, stakeholder, and DOR staff needs, as well as implementing creative …

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Form Updates – DR 247

The DR247 On-The-Job Training Letter of Agreement has been updated. The revised version is available on the DOR Intranet, Forms Management, using the forms search by Form Number (without DR prefix), Form Title or Category and/or in AWARE. Questions and concerns pertaining these forms should be addressed to Workforce Development Section at Workforce.Development@dor.ca.gov. General questions/feedback …

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RAM Chapter 30, Exhibit F Revision

Rehabilitation Administrative Manual (RAM) Chapter 30 Record of Services, Exhibit F DR 650 Employee Timesheet Form Instructions has been revised. The purpose is to update the policy and operational processes tracking of the DOR staff travel time spent on Authorized Activities. The electronic version of this RAM revision has been uploaded onto the DOR Intranet. …

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2020 Open Enrollment for Annual Leave and Vacation/Sick Leave

The purpose of this communication is to provide information on Annual Leave/Vacation enrollment change during open enrollment period ending April 30, 2020. SEIU Open Enrollment: Represented employees in bargaining units 1, 3, 4, 15, 17, 20, and 21 may elect to enroll or cancel participation in the Annual Leave Program (ALP) during the month of …

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