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RGS eNews Content for January 2020: Dental Pool Now 24 Agencies StrongAB 5: A Practical Guide for Public AdministratorsTips for an HR Action Plan for Workplace LegislationSuggested Programs for Emergency Management PreparednessUpcoming Leadership Academies and Conference Attendance Schedule Click to read the full articles: RGS January Newsletter

Effective January 1, 2020 SB30: Eliminates Same-Sex and Age Requirements for Domestic Partnership This bill removes the requirement that persons be of the same sex or of the opposite sex and over 62 years of age in order to enter into a state-registered domestic partnership. Consequently, employers may have more employees who now qualify for […]

Assembly Bill 5 (AB5) is California’s latest workplace legislation on the classification of workers as either employees or independent contractors.  Public agencies should evaluate potential AB 5 impacts on both operations and public policy. Misclassifying employees as independent contractors is common and carries potentially serious consequences for employers. AB 5 has greatly restricted an employers’ […]

We at RGS wish you well in the New Year.  We hope the following practical ideas on how to approach the new lactation accommodation requirements, effective January 1, will smooth your transition into 2020.  Expanded Lactation Accommodation Requirements – (SB 142):  Employers are currently required to provide break time and spaces for lactation.  This new law expands […]

RGS eNews Content for December 2019: CommitmentKensington Fire Protection District Chooses RGSResults are in…How Prepared is Your Agency?Advisor Spotlight: Tina WhiteUpcoming Leadership Academies and Conference Attendance Schedule Click to read the full articles: RGS December Newsletter

Regional Government Services (RGS) will have five Advisors at the CALPELRA conference – look for us at the conference wearing our “Ask Me!” buttons, and follow their messaging throughout the conference to locate them. RGS Human Resources Team at CALPELRA: Kristiana Harapan, Christina Nygard, Ed Raya, Allison Picard (not shown: Elsie Okeyo) Any member of […]

RGS eNews Content for November 2019: ReconnectingAfter 150 Years, Suisun City Adopts its First Strategic PlanLocal Governments Adapt to Environmental ChallengesLegislation for the New Year That may Affect Your AgencyAdvisor Spotlight: Judy LaPortePoll: Is Your Agency Prepared for the Next Public Safety Power Shutoffs?Upcoming Leadership Academies and Conference Attendance Schedule Click to read the full […]

Local governments are the first line of defense and support for our communities working with the Public Safety Power Shutoffs (PSPS). It is critical to make sure our agencies are prepared for long-term losses of power and have plans in place on how to continue essential city services and how to keep our communities informed. […]

RGS eNews Content for October 2019: Just Do SomethingRGS Selects CORE Professional Services Automation SoftwareMaking Connections at the CSDA ConferenceBest Practices for Anti-Harassment TrainingIs Your Agency Prepared for the Next Emergency?Upcoming Virtual Classes, Leadership Academies, and Conference Attendance Schedule Click to read the full articles: RGS October Newsletter