CAPS Member Needs Our Help! Military Department Sr. Environmental Scientist and CAPS Member Brian Pierskalla has requested catastrophic leave donations in order to continue receiving pay and benefits. Section 3.10 of the CAPS MOU allows the transfer of the following types of leave credits as catastrophic leave: CTO, Personal Leave, Annual Leave, Vacation, Personal Day, … Read more
CAPS Member Needs Our Help! Military Department Sr. Environmental Scientist and CAPS Member Brian Pierskalla has requested catastrophic leave donations in order to continue receiving pay and benefits. Section 3.10 of the CAPS MOU allows the transfer of the following types of leave credits as catastrophic leave: CTO, Personal Leave, Annual Leave, Vacation, Personal Day, … Read more
COVID-19 Resources Alert Archives Dear Colleagues, We’d like to start by once again thanking you for all you’re doing to keep California functioning by protecting public health, agriculture, the environment, and California’s natural resources. CAPS is continuing the effort to ensure the Unit stays informed by providing these updates to all (member and nonmember alike). … Read more
Board Meeting Postponed. The CAPS Board of Directors’ Meeting which was previously scheduled for May 16, 2020 has been postponed to June 13, 2020. Currently, the meeting is scheduled to be held at the Holiday Inn – Sacramento Downtown, Arena (300 J Street Sacramento) contingent upon the lifting of Governor Newsom’s Stay-at-Home Order. To visit CAPS … Read more
Board Meeting Postponed. The CAPS Board of Directors’ Meeting which was previously scheduled for May 16, 2020 has been postponed to June 13, 2020. Currently, the meeting is scheduled to be held at the Holiday Inn – Sacramento Downtown, Arena (300 J Street Sacramento) contingent upon the lifting of Governor Newsom’s Stay-at-Home Order. To visit CAPS … Read more
COVID-19 Resources Alert Archives Dear Colleagues, Thank you for your continued patience as we all navigate these unprecedented times. We strive to get you information as often and quickly as possible. CAPS continues to provide member assistance for individual and group representation issues related to COVID-19, individual representation issues not related to COVID-19, and advocate … Read more
Voluntary Personal Leave Program. Included in the CalHR Manual, section 2114, is a program designated the “Voluntary Personal Leave Program” (VPLP), which allows State Scientific Supervisors and Managers the ability to reduce their pay by 4.62% or 9.23% in exchange for 8 or 16 hours of VPLP time each month, respectively. Those who enroll continue … Read more
Vacation/Annual Leave Cash Out. Typically, April is the month that CalHR authorizes departments to analyze whether they have funding to participate in the Vacation/Annual Leave Cash Out Program for the 2019-2020 Fiscal Year and to inform the unions. CAPS has requested information on whether CalHR will be informing departments in the typical timeline, considering the … Read more
COVID-19 Resources Alert Archives Dear Colleagues, Thank you for all you continue to do to keep California functioning amidst these unprecedented times. State Scientists’ work has always been essential to the maintenance and advancement of the State as a political, economical, and ecological gem. We’ve always known this, but now, it seems, the public is … Read more
COVID-19 Resources Alert Archives Dear Colleagues, Thank you for your patience as the guidance surrounding the State’s response to the novel coronavirus has rapidly shifted over the past few weeks. CAPS will continue to notify you of changes and other benefits available to you, and today is no different. Last week, CAPS released an update regarding … Read more
Telework and your Rights. CAPS members in most Departments are being asked to work from home in an effort to follow Governor Newsom’s Stay at Home Order. That said, all of your employee rights remain in full effect. If you need CAPS’ assistance, or have a question about your rights, please contact CAPS (caps@capsscientists.org). Working … Read more
COVID-19 Resources Alert Archives Dear State Scientists: Several days ago we updated you that the situation was changing daily regarding guidance from the CDC, WHO, and local public health officials regarding how to address the COVID-19 Pandemic. We wanted to continue to update you, letting you know the CAPS Board of Directors supports sheltering in … Read more
Hard Work Deserves Commensurate Pay. Rank-and-File State Scientists Fall into one of two Work Week Groups: Work Week Group 2 (WWG 2) or Work Week Group E (WWG E). If an employee is exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) in state service, their classification falls into Work Week Group E (WWG E) – these … Read more