2021 Timesheets (WWG 2 & WWG E) and AWS Schedules

The 2021 timesheets and Alternate Workweek Schedules (AWS) are now available. Rank and file employees will use the DR650 WWG 2 timesheet. Excluded employees will use the DR650 WWG E timesheet. The following are 2 options to retrieve the documents. Option 1: Timesheets and AWS schedules available for download. Option 2: Click on links below …

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Examination Announcement: Support Services Assistant (Interpreter)

Examination Title:      Support Services Assistant (Interpreter) Examination Base:     Departmental Open Cut-off Date:               February 3, 2021 Testing Location:       Sacramento Testing:                      It is anticipated that the interviews will be held in March 2021. This is to announce the cut-off date and testing for the above continuous filing examination. Applications may be filed in person or by mail …

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West Covina Branch Office Closure

The West Covina Branch Office of the Orange San Gabriel District (550) has closed and merged with the El Monte Branch Office, effective January 4, 2021.  The new office contact information is as follows: Address:    9350 Flair Drive #105                     El Monte, CA 91737 County:      Los Angeles  Main Phone Number (626) 572-2336.  All staff phone …

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Supplemental Security Income, Student Earned Income Exclusion, Substantial Gainful Activity, Trial Work Period, and Cost of Living Adjustment Rates for 2021

The Social Security Administration (SSA) recently announced the Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) for 2021. The 2021 amounts for Supplemental Security Income (SSI), Student Earned Income Exclusion (SEIE), Substantial Gainful Activity (SGA), Trial Work Period (TWP), and Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) are summarized below. SSI (Title XVI) Rates and Work Incentives: SSI Rates will …

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State Employees Food Drive – Thankful & Fortunate

Thinking about this year's food drive reminded me of growing up in rural Canada in a family with the six children, four of whom were adopted, including me.  How my parents managed to raise us on one teacher's salary was nothing short of amazing! While we struggled compared to our friends and neighbors, we made …

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Year-End Mandatory Training Requirements

The Staff Development Unit (SDU) is responsible for oversight and tracking of departmental compliance with State and departmental mandatory training requirements. This is a reminder that the deadline for completing the following year-end trainings is nearing and any impacted staff who have not yet completed these trainings must complete them by December 31, 2020.  All …

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State Employees Food Drive – Inspiration for Giving

Inspiration comes in many forms, including how we give to our fellow citizens. It may come from an article you read, a news report or event you saw, or a lived experience. For us, the inspiration to give, came from our respective families as shared below: Elena: Growing up in Cuba, my mother never experienced …

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