October is a three-payday month
Most King County employees get paid on a biweekly basis, every-other-Thursday, resulting in 26 pay periods per year. You usually receive two paychecks per month, but Oct. 29 will be your third payday of the month. The net dollar amount of these “third” paychecks may be larger because not all deductions are taken out. For example, Deferred Compensation, supplemental insurance premiums, Benefit Access Fees, and Employee Giving donations are not deducted from these checks. For more information about your paycheck, go to Payroll or speak with your department Payroll representative or timekeeper.
Which fare is right for you? King County and Sound Transit offer new subsidized annual pass for riders in greatest need
Crossposted from Metro Matters Discounted passes allow more people to ride transit, even if they would otherwise face financial barriers. Some customers have their transit passes covered by their work or school, while others qualify for reduced fares due to their age, disability, or income level. You may qualify for a discounted transit pass if you are: Age 19-64? Check with your employer or school to see if they help with transit costs, or purchase a monthly pass Age 6-18? You may qualify for an Youth ORCA card Read more.
Training Spotlight for October 22
QuickBooks Level 2 through North Seattle College – Online – This class is $85 and takes place over two sessions on Oct. 29 and Nov. 5 from 4-6 p.m. Register here. Race: The Power of an Illusion – Online – This training is provided by an external consultant, and will use the three-part video series “Race: The Power of an Illusion” to explore the construct of race, how it has been used to channel benefits to those viewed as white, and why racial inequities persist. This training takes place on Oct. 30 from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m…. Read More
Onsite employee flu clinics now closed
Balanced You thanks King County employees for a successful 2020 flu clinic season. Together, we were able to distribute 1,200 flu shots to onsite employees across King County this year. Onsite flu clinics have now ended. If you or your family members have not received your flu shots, please visit this blogpost for information on how to do so.
Announcing the 2020 Online Nonprofit Expo Series
Crossposted from KC Employee Giving The 2020 Nonprofit Expo Series will kick off on Thursday, Oct. 22. Join the Employee Giving Program via Zoom from 11 a.m. to noon every Thursday through Nov. 20 to learn about nonprofits engaged in the work you care about. Each week will feature organizations working in the following key service areas: Oct. 22, from 11 a.m. to noon: Social and Economic Justice Oct. 29, from 11 a.m. to noon: Animals Nov. 5, from 11 a.m. to noon: Frontline COVID-19 Assistance Nov. 12, from 11 a.m. to noon: Serving Children during the COVI-19 pandemic Nov. 19, from 11 a.m. to noon: Housing and Employment Each Expo will… Read More
Join us: The Annual Giving Drive is happening now
Dear friends, Earlier this month, we kicked off our Employee Giving Program Annual Giving Drive — the most fun time of the year! Now through Nov. 20, we can make a difference by supporting the causes that are most important to us. This is year is different. While we may be physically apart, we are still together through this important work. As you know, we are in a critical moment – locally and globally. Across our region, nonprofits are simultaneously facing a drop in funding while working on the front lines responding… Read More
Recognizing 2020 Disability Awareness Month
This year marks the 30th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), signed into law in 1990 by former U.S. President George H. W. Bush. Every October we celebrate the many contributions that people with disabilities make to our community and workforce here at King County. To honor these contributions, on Oct. 13, 2020, the King County Council officially proclaimed October 2020 as Disability Awareness Month. In a meeting held virtually to allow for safety and social distancing measures, the King County Council welcomed King County councilmembers and members of the… Read More
Training Spotlight for October 20
Decision Making through North Seattle College – Online – Expand your decision-making skills by identifying problem-solving styles. Find creative solutions in decision-making and build the ability to search for and find facts that relate to the situation and put them together in ways that work. Learn to tap into the knowledge of others to help expand available options. This workshop will give you better problem-solving steps and tools to make decisions. This class is tomorrow, Oct. 21, from 1-4 p.m. The fee is $89.00 and space is limited. Register here Mentorship Lunch and Learn – Online… Read More
Look for Open Enrollment information in your mailbox
It’s in the mail Look for Open Enrollment information Check your home mailbox for important benefits and Open Enrollment information mailed recently to the address you have listed in PeopleSoft. Open Enrollment takes place Nov. 1 – 15 and you can start preparing now. What’s changing? New online enrollment tool: This year, we’ll be using an updated PeopleSoft tool featuring a new look and feel and a mobile-friendly interface—making it easier to complete Open Enrollment using your smart phone or tablet. For details, step-by-step instructions, and screenshots, watch the Completing Open Enrollment… Read More
Featured Job: End the HIV Epidemic (EHE) Program Manager (Project/Program Manager IV)
Salary: $100,134.11 – $126,926.18 Annually Location: Seattle, WA Job Type: Career Service, Full Time, 40 hrs/week Department: DPH – Public Health Job Number: 2020NH12265 Division: Prevention Closing: 10/26/2020 11:59 PM Pacific Learn more about this position or view all available positions.
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