Safe and Happy Holidays. Science Saves Lives. CAPS would again like to wish you all Happy Holidays. To commemorate the year that has been 2020, CAPS has ordered protective face masks for our membership. While we are hopeful with the roll out of the vaccine for COVID-19, we also understand that social distancing, the use … Read more
COVID-19 Resources | Alert Archives | Dear Colleague, New COVID-19 Guidance Provided to Departments by CalHR. In response to CAPS’ continued communication and efforts to advocate for the health and protection of members, CalHR has provided additional guidance to departments produced by CalOSHA. The new guidance stresses the confidentiality of employees who test positive; the … Read more
Dear Colleague: Thank You! CAPS would like to thank you, our members, for your continued support, engagement, and activism! It is through our collective power that we can keep supporting members in need and ensure that our members’ voices are heard. Thank you, too, for all you have continued to do to ensure that California’s … Read more
The Committee. The CAPS Public Relations (PR) Committee is responsible for the production of materials, media campaigns, and events to further the image of State Scientists and CAPS in the eyes of the public. Their largest event each year is State Scientist Day, which draws more than 2,500 third-through sixth-grade students to the State Capitol … Read more
COVID-19 Resources | Alert Archives | Dear Colleague, CDPH Releases CA Notify. With incidences of COVID-19 rapidly spiking in California, the California Department of Public Health (CDPH), via CalHR, notified CAPS of a new phone app, CA Notify, that can help the public (and all state employees) stay safe amid the COVID-19 outbreak. The CalHR Notification … Read more
COVID-19 Resources | Alert Archives | Dear Colleague, Regional Stay at Home Order. On Thursday, December 3, 2020, Governor Newsom announced stricter guidelines, or a new “emergency brake” aimed at curbing the spread of COVID-19 in our state. Late Thursday night, CalHR informed CAPS that Departments have been instructed to prepare for office closures as … Read more
The Committee. The CAPS Membership Communication Committee is responsible for overseeing CAPS’ publications for members, and for overseeing matters concerning membership, such as recruitment. In the past, this committee oversaw the creation of a host of infographics for CAPS members. These infographics can be found on the CAPS website here. Today’s Update: CAPS Defends Pensions So You … Read more
Holidays Often Mean Vacation Time. The winter holidays are in full swing, and while this year is undoubtedly different than others, this time of year often brings questions about vacation, including whether a Department could deny an employee vacation time, while granting it to someone else; or how quickly vacation requests need to be approved. … Read more
Holidays Often Mean Vacation Time. The winter holidays are in full swing, and while this year is undoubtedly different than others, this time of year often brings questions about vacation, including whether a Department could deny an employee vacation time, while granting it to someone else; or how quickly vacation requests need to be approved. … Read more