Who Is Your SHERO?

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March is Women’s History Month. The County of San Diego Filipino American Employees Association wants to celebrate by honoring our personal SHEROES!

A shero is defined as “a woman admired or idealized for her courage, outstanding achievements, or noble qualities; a heroine.” A shero can be a family member, friend, teacher, coach, co-worker, mentor, community advocate, famous trailblazer, etc.

Email CSDFEA your SHERO’s name, picture (optional) along with why she is your shero by March 15 to be included in CSDFEA’s 2021 Women’s History Month Newsletter to be published at the end of March.

California Family Rights Act Expands

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The California Family Rights Act (CFRA) recently expanded with updates to leave requirements. Here’s what you need to know about the changes:

What’s new?

Effective Jan. 1, 2021, CFRA has expanded to include leave to care for additional family members with a serious health condition. This means employees are now eligible to take leave to care for their:

  • Sibling

  • Grandparent

  • Grandchild

  • Registered domestic partners (adults and children)

 Can I take leave for myself or other family members?

Yes, you may still qualify for leave under CFRA and/or Family Medical Leave to care for yourself or the following family members with a serious health condition:

  • Spouse

  • Child (of any age)

  • Parent

Any other significant changes?

  • Both parents are now eligible to each take up to 12 weeks of leave for bonding.

  • To care for a domestic partner, you will need to confirm that they are a registered domestic partner through the California Secretary of State.

Where can I get more information about leaves?

You may view the  FMLA/CFRA Policy online.

 How do I apply for leave?

Please reach out to your Department Human Resources Officer (DHRO), who will assist you with the leave process.

 

DPW Celebrates San Diego's History

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To honor Black History Month, the Department of Public Works created a video to celebrate San Diego’s Black history. Watch the short video.

Resources:

What Ethics in Government Means to Me

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March is Ethics Awareness Month at the County of San Diego. Ethics is integral to all that we do in the County. Ethics Awareness Month provides us an opportunity to pause and reflect on the importance of ethics in our public service! This year the Office of Ethics and Compliance is hosting a series of virtual ethics events.

This year’s theme is “What Ethics in Government Means to Me.” Come hear guest speakers from the Board of Supervisors on the dates listed below, and join us for our 30 minute “Lunch and Learn” sessions.

All virtual events will be recorded.

Board of Supervisors Guest Speakers

Nathan Fletcher, District 4, Chair

Nora Vargas, District 1, Vice-Chair

Jim Desmond, District 5, Supervisor

Lunch and Learn Series

Conflicts of Interest: actual, potential, perceived conflicts of interests: how to identify and what should you do?

Privacy Live: safeguarding our customers’ personal information from wherever you work.

Dissecting the Black Experience in America

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Listen to this podcast with former Stockton Mayor Michael Tubbs. In this episode of Armchair Expert, Tubbs shares his experiences and perspective regarding public programs and services with the goal of “dissecting the Black experience.” Sharp truths are shared but open space for how the collective “we” can create opportunities in the face of environmental and systemic hurdles. (Contains strong language.)

New Chief of Staff and Undersheriff Named at County

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L to R: Natalia Bravo and Kelly Martinez

The County of San Diego announces two new changes in high leadership positions.

Natalia Bravo will be the new Chief of Staff for Chief Administrative Officer Helen Robbins-Meyer. Bravo succeeds Andrew Strong who was named as the first director for the Office of Equity and Racial Justice.

Sheriff Bill Gore appointed Assistant Sheriff Kelly Martinez to undersheriff. The position is opening because Undersheriff Mike Barnett is retiring after 29 years with the department.

Bravo has worked for the County for eight years and held a number of different positions including Labor Relations Technician for the Department of Human Resources, CAO Staff Officer and later CAO Project Manager.

She played roles in the initial stages of the COVID-19 pandemic response, the reestablishment of the Human Relations Commission and the adoption of the countywide Language Access policy.

Prior to her stint at the County, Bravo worked for Mexico’s Ministry of Labor and Social Welfare as their Chief of Staff and Director of Public Policy for the Undersecretary of Labor General Labor Development Division. She was a key advisor on implementing the country’s Labor Law Reform Act and advised on the process of strategic planning and development of labor policies.

Her background also includes experience as a bilingual educator and trainer.

“With our region working to tackle some of the most urgent issues, that have no borders, her understanding of these current and future issues will be invaluable to all of us,” said Robbins-Meyer.

Sheriff Bill Gore announced the appointment of Assistant Sheriff Kelly Martinez to undersheriff in a news release Monday.

Martinez has worked in a variety of positions at the Sheriff’s Department since 1985. She rose through the ranks and became assistant sheriff in 2017.

“Kelly brings to the position exceptional work ethic and commitment to the mission of the department,” said Sheriff Gore. “I am confident her wealth of experience and passion for community outreach will keep San Diego the safest urban county in the nation.”