2021 Mileage Reimbursement Rate Released. The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) released the 2021 Federal Mileage Reimbursement Rate: 56 cents per mile. State Scientists are reimbursed by CalHR at the Federal Rate per CAPS MOU Section 6.1 which points to CalHR Manual Section 2202. CalHR updated the HR Manual to reflect the updates. It’s the new … 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: The Truth About Union Membership. … Read more
Governor Newsom’s Budget Released Friday. Governor Newsom released his proposed budget on Friday, January 8, 2021. The Governor’s priorities include continuing to combat the COVID-19 pandemic and ensuring that economic recovery will follow. Of interest to CAPS members, the budget also contemplates the possibility of lifting PLP 2020 as early as July 2021 because of … Read more
REMINDER: CAPS Masks. CAPS is offering protective face masks to members (size: 7″ x 5.5″) and their children (size: 6″ x 5″), while supplies last. The use of protective face masks, frequent hand washing, and social distancing will need to continue this year. Show solidarity with your union while you do your best to stay … Read more