Benefits Ambassadors are ready to help you with 2021 Open Enrollment! These benefits experts can help you review plan information and answer specific questions so that Open Enrollment from Sept. 28 through Oct. 22 is a breeze.
Benefit Ambassadors can be reached by email or phone. If your department is not listed, please reach out to any ambassador in your group.
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With the rise in unemployment claims, there has also been a rise in fraudulent unemployment claims filed using employees’ personal information including Social Security numbers. Scammers are illegally filing for unemployment in the name of other people in the hopes of cashing in on unemployment benefits.
You do not need to do anything at this time. However, if the Department of Human Resources believes that you have been a victim of this type of fraud, your departmental human resources officer will reach out to you.
It’s a good reminder to continue to be vigilant on protecting your personal information.
Learn proper currency handling techniques with an instructor from the Association of Public Treasurers of the United States and Canada (APT US & C). This online workshop is appropriate for a variety of positions that work with cash and checks, including:
Clerks
Cashiers
Accountants
Office Assistants
Analysts
Attendees will receive a Cash Handling Training Manual and a certificate of completion.
Date: Tuesday, Oct. 20
Time: 9 a.m. -noon
Location: Online via Zoom
Cost: $40
Questions: ttcsymposiums@sdcounty.ca.gov
Help fight the flu. Get your flu shot at no cost!
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends a yearly flu vaccine as the first and most important step in protecting against flu viruses. Getting a flu vaccine during 2020-2021 will be more important than ever!
The County is offering free influenza vaccinations to County employees at various worksites beginning Sept. 22. Face coverings and social distancing are required. Appointments are highly encouraged..
View the Schedule and Make an Appointment Now
Good news! Additional flu shots events are also available through Kaiser Permanente and UnitedHealthcare.
Wilma Wooten, M.D., M.P.H., County public health officer, Getting a flu shot in 2017.
Tips to Stay Healthy
In addition to getting vaccinated, people should also do the following to avoid getting sick:
Wash hands thoroughly and often
Use hand sanitizers
Stay away from sick people
Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth
Clean commonly touched surfaces
If you are sick, stay home and avoid contact with others
Please note: Appointments at secured locations are limited to staff with access to the work site. (This includes Sheriff and Psychiatric Hospital locations).
Our Employee Resource Group Council hosted a listening session on social justice, equity and identity on Thursday, Sept. 10. Watch the archive and challenge yourself!
The ERG Council invites employees to participate in the CA4Health Racial Equity and Social Justice 21-Day Challenge. The challenge is designed to help us discover how racial, social and environmental injustices impact our community, to connect with one another, and identify ways to dismantle racism and other forms of discrimination.
Participants will dedicate approximately 30 minutes each day on activities such as reading an article, watching a video, reflecting on personal experiences and more.
The challenge starts Sept. 14. Register now.
For questions, suggestions, or to get in touch with the ERG Council, please email ergcouncil@sdcounty.ca.gov.
Flags are flying at half-staff at all County facilities today in tribute to first responders and all those who lost their lives on Sept. 11, 2001.
The LGBTQ & Allies Association Employee Resource Group will host a “Millennial’s Guide to Savings” webinar with San Diego County Credit Union on Tuesday, Sept. 15 at 12:30 p.m. The financial webinar will cover tips and suggestions on planning for retirement, building an emergency savings and become financially independent.
Message from CAO Helen Robbins-Meyer
Labor Day weekend turned out to be no holiday for many of our colleagues. While most San Diegans did their best to hide from heat and smoke, hundreds of County employees were busy tackling twin emergencies of fire and COVID-19.
The Valley Fire destroyed a number of homes and drove residents from a broad section of East County. On top of all the staff called on to handle the response, another 200+ employees volunteered to work shelters if more evacuations were needed. Thankfully, that wasn’t necessary, but I am so touched by the desire to help.
Even with the fire still active, we’ve already started on recovery for people who lost property. My thanks in advance to everyone involved in that long process.
This fire struck as we head into peak fire season, and as we’ve seen horrific wildfires around the state. It’s all the reminder any of us needs to be prepared. Have a plan for yourself and family, pets included. Stay informed. Make sure your cellphone is signed up with AlertSanDiego, especially if your home has no landline.
Meanwhile, our team fighting COVID-19 had a new challenge: a spike in cases among students at San Diego State. This meant an intense effort in cooperation with the school to limit the spread of the disease. That started last week, ran all through the weekend, and continues. Of course, that’s after months of tireless work by so many employees to control the pandemic.
And another huge event is approaching quickly: the November presidential election. I discussed all the changes coming in a recent message and the special staffing it will require. Employees are stepping up again, with more than 400 volunteering to be assigned to our Registrar for nine days leading up to the election.
This year has demanded so much of everyone, and you continue to come through time and again. The commitment to serving our residents is unparalleled. I don’t have words to tell you how much I appreciate your work and how proud I am to be part of such a dedicated team.
2020 has been a tough one, and it may have more to throw at us yet. As I’ve said before, please take care of yourself, look out for each other. And thank you again for all you do.
This year’s Open Enrollment fairs are coming straight to you! The Department of Human Resources will be hosting several online virtual information sessions with benefit providers. See the schedule and mark your calendars.
“Attend” an Open Enrollment fair to learn about plan changes for next year and meet with benefit providers Allstate, EAP, ASIFlex, Delta Dental, Kaiser Permanente, Lincoln Financial Group, MetLife, PerkSpot, Optum Bank, UnitedHealthcare and VSP.
The Open Enrollment fairs are scheduled from Sept. 9 to Sept. 24
Open Enrollment is from Sept. 28 to Oct. 22.
Learn more about Open Enrollment, including what’s new, on the Open Enrollment website.
Celebrating National Payroll Week makes cents! The week recognizes payroll professionals who make sure employees are paid timely and accurately.
There are about 320 payroll professionals that help process over 494,000 paychecks for approximately $1.54 billion a year for our workforce. Plus, this year they have been extra busy with payroll for temporary election employees and COVID-19 contact tracers.
A big thanks to our payroll professionals during National Payroll Week and every week!
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