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20-Hour Training Policy

Have you heard about the County's twenty-hour training Policy? One of the opportunities provided to you as a San Mateo County employee is that you may enroll in training sessions provided by... View moreView 20-Hour Training Policy

ADA Policies and Procedures

Introduction The purpose of this document is to assist County Departments in understanding the legal requirements of Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990 and the 2010 ADA Stan... View moreView ADA Policies and Procedures

Administrative Memo E-17: County Employees Must Perform Work in State of California

Although the pandemic emergency increased the opportunities for some County employees to telework, this memo is clarifying that employees may not remotely perform their County job from outside of the State of California.... View moreView Administrative Memo E-17: County Employees Must Perform Work in State of California

Administrative Memo on Performance Evaluation

Evaluating employee performance is one of the most important responsibilities of a manager or supervisor. Evaluations provide a framework for setting and accomplishing organizational and individual goals and objectives. An effective evaluation process lets employees know what is expected of them, how they are performing, and how they can improve and/or take advantage of growth and career opportunities.... View moreView Administrative Memo on Performance Evaluation

Bilingual Pay Policy and Guidelines

Positions can only be designated to receive the Bilingual Salary Differential Allowance when the following eligibility requirements are met and procedures followed.... View moreView Bilingual Pay Policy and Guidelines

Civil Service Commission Rules

The Civil Service Commission hears appeals to dismissals, demotions, or suspensions of employees; reviews requests for extension of eligible lists, allocates new or revised job classifications to an a... View moreView Civil Service Commission Rules

Cloud Computing Policy

OverviewCloud computing is defined as on-demand delivery of information technology (IT) resources through the Internet.... View moreView Cloud Computing Policy

County of San Mateo FFCRA Leave Policies for CNA-UAPD-AFSCME-SEIU - EXPIRED

This policy has expired Effective 4/1/2020-4/18/2020 These policies are only applicable to employees in positions represented by the following labor organizations: American Federation of State... View moreView County of San Mateo FFCRA Leave Policies for CNA-UAPD-AFSCME-SEIU - EXPIRED

County Of San Mateo FFCRA Leave Policies for DSA-LEU-OSS-PDA-SMCCE-BCTC-Management-Attorney-Confidential - EXPIRED

  This policy has expired Effective 4/1/2020-12/31/2020 These policies are only applicable to employees in positions represented by the following labor organizations: Deputy Sheriff’s As... View moreView County Of San Mateo FFCRA Leave Policies for DSA-LEU-OSS-PDA-SMCCE-BCTC-Management-Attorney-Confidential - EXPIRED

County of San Mateo FFCRA Leave Policies-COVID Emergency Sick Leave & Emergency FMLA - All Employees - EXPIRED

COVID-19 Emergency Sick Leave is provided pursuant to the terms and conditions set forth in this policy.  If additional State or Federal legislation or regulations regarding COVID-19 sick leave are enacted or adopted prior to the expiration of this policy on September 30, 2021, the County may revoke or revise this policy as appropriate.... View moreView County of San Mateo FFCRA Leave Policies-COVID Emergency Sick Leave & Emergency FMLA - All Employees - EXPIRED

COVID-19 Emergency Sick Leave Policy - All Employees

COVID-19 Emergency Sick Leave is provided pursuant to the terms and conditions set forth in this policy. If additional State or Federal legislation or regulations regarding COVID-19 sick leave are enacted or adopted prior to the expiration of this policy on July 9, 2022, the County may revoke or revise this policy as appropriate. Leave taken as COVID-19 Emergency Sick Leave is a temporary form of sick leave and is separate and distinct from regular County provided sick leave.... View moreView COVID-19 Emergency Sick Leave Policy - All Employees

COVID-19 Public Health Emergency Policy AFSCME, CNA, SEIU and UAPD - EXPIRED

This policy has expired Effective 4/19/2020-5/30/2020 This emergency policy addresses employee use of leave and the continuation of work during the current public health emergency.... View moreView COVID-19 Public Health Emergency Policy AFSCME, CNA, SEIU and UAPD - EXPIRED

COVID-19 Public Health Emergency Policy for DSA-LEU-OSS-PDA-SMCCE-BCTC-Management-Attorney-Confidential - EXPIRED

This policy has expired Effective 4/1/2020-5/30/2020 This emergency policy addresses employee use of leave and the continuation of work during the current public health emergency.... View moreView COVID-19 Public Health Emergency Policy for DSA-LEU-OSS-PDA-SMCCE-BCTC-Management-Attorney-Confidential - EXPIRED

COVID-19 Vaccine Status Verification and Testing Policy

This policy is enacted in order to set forth the County of San Mateo’s policy regarding COVID-19 vaccine status verification, vaccine requirements and testing requirements as directed by the County Manager and/or mandated by the July 26th, August 5th, August 19th and December 22nd, 2021 and February 22nd, 2022 Orders of the State Public Health Officer of the State of California.  ... View moreView COVID-19 Vaccine Status Verification and Testing Policy

Driving Policy & Safe Driving Program

Driving for the County is a privilege and requires that County drivers be familiar with and adhere to the policies and expectations that are outlined within the County’s Safe Driver Program.... View moreView Driving Policy & Safe Driving Program

Drug-free Policy

For the purpose of this Policy, alcohol and drug problems exist when an employee's consumption of alcohol or drugs begins to interfere with job performance or attendance.... View moreView Drug-free Policy

E-Signatures Policy

This policy establishes when an electronic or facsimile signature may replace a hand-written (wet) signature, with the goal of encouraging the use of paperless, electronic documents whenever appropriate... View moreView E-Signatures Policy

EEO Policy

Through adoption and dissemination of this policy to employees, the Board of Supervisors commits the County and all employees to a diverse, results-oriented, equal employment opportunity environment aimed at a balanced workforce free of illegal discrimination and harassment.... View moreView EEO Policy

Email Policy

This Electronic Mail (E-mail) Policy addresses some of these issues by setting out appropriate and inappropriate uses of E-mail by County employees, as well as issues related to the stability of the County's E-mail systems.... View moreView Email Policy

Employee Lactation Break Policy

It is the purpose of this policy to establish guidelines for promoting a supportive work environment for County employees who choose to express breast milk for their infant child.... View moreView Employee Lactation Break Policy

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