Families First Coronavirus Response Act poster
The federal government has shared a poster about the Families First Coronavirus Response Act and its provisions for paid sick leave and expanded family and medical leave for specified reasons related to COVID-19. You can view the poster here and the guidelines here.
Self-care for Emergency Responders during COVID-19
Crossposted from Balanced You Emergency responders – healthcare workers, public health professionals, law enforcement, emergency operations staff, and others – are heroes in the battle against coronavirus. King County is grateful for your dedication to our community’s health. Thank you. Balanced You knows you are working long hours, making difficult decisions, enduring trauma, and facing human tragedy. Many of you are tired and stressed. Balanced You is here to support emergency responders as you care for your own well-being during this time and our community. Below, you will find tips and resources you can use… Read More
Free virtual training for managers and leadership, April 8
Leadership has never been for the faint of heart. On a good day, we have experiences that are equally rewarding and challenging, as we support our teams and encourage and shape high performance. Add in a global pandemic, and managers have an additional layer of stress, personally and professionally. We also have the opportunity to lead our teams with confidence and to emerge from this crisis stronger than before. Join Making Life Easier for a free webinar, “Supporting your team (and self!) during extraordinary times.” This webinar will be held Tuesday, April 8 from noon to 1 p.m. Register here. It will cover the following: Typical… Read More
Cleaning and disinfecting facilities during COVID-19
King County’s Facilities Management Division (FMD) is using a disinfectant to clean county facilities that is approved by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for use against SARS-CoV-2, the novel coronavirus that causes the disease COVID-19. FMD custodial staff is utilizing VIREX II 256 Solution to disinfect highly touched surfaces, such as door handles, elevator buttons, restrooms, Corrections visitation areas, and court rooms. We want to thank FMD’s custodial team for its efforts in responding to COVID-19. For steps you can take to prevent the spread of germs, click here.
Balanced You programs during COVID-19: What’s available and what’s on pause
Crossposted from Balanced You Due to social distancing recommendations from the CDC and stay-at-home orders from Washington state leadership, Balanced You is making changes to our programming and resources. We are working with our partners to transition in-person programs and resources to online formats when possible, and to create new programs and resources that support King County employees in staying healthy and well while you respond to this pandemic, professionally and personally. Read more from Balanced You
New Emergency Leave Fund now accepting donations
King County is a community of public servants. We care about the people we serve and the people we serve with. The COVID-19 outbreak, and the measures in place to stop its spread, may extend for months. Some employees will be impacted more than others and will exhaust their paid leave while recovering their health or caring for others. If you have been looking for an opportunity to support your fellow employees affected by COVID-19, the Emergency Leave Donation Fund is your chance. We are looking for your donations to help get… Read More
Emergency Deployment Program now available to support COVID-19 efforts
As King County responds to the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak and works to slow its spread, there is an urgent need to fill emergency related roles within the county. This is a rapidly evolving event in which staffing needs and work demands are continuously changing. As we strive to keep our workforce, workplace, and community safe, we are providing employees, who have capacity, with opportunities for temporary work redeployment to assist in our COVID-19 response. Employee safety and well-being is a priority, and employees will be provided training and support to help them… Read More
Reminder of guidance for employees during COVID-19
Yesterday, Gov. Jay Inslee announced an extension of his “Stay Home, Stay Healthy” emergency order through May 4, extending the ban on all gatherings and temporarily shuttering non-essential businesses. King County’s guidance remains the same for employees: First Responders and Mission-Critical Employees are classified as “critical government workers” for the purposes of the Governor’s Order, and accordingly are expected to continue to report to work in person or telework per existing arrangements. Departments can change employee designations as needed, and must inform employees accordingly. Under King County’s Temporary Leave and Telecommuting Policy, First Responders… Read More
Free virtual training for employees: Parenting through a pandemic, April 7
Join Making Life Easier for a free webinar, “Parenting through a pandemic: Talking with your children about COVID-19 and maintaining sanity during a time of Ccaos,” on how to talk to your kids with developmentally appropriate language about COVID-19, and how to manage your home as you all hold the uncertainty, the cabin fever, and the new normal in your home for the coming weeks and months. This webinar will be held Tuesday, April 7, from noon to 1 p.m. Register here. This webinar will include: Tips and guideposts for navigating your kids’ questions and concerns about COVID-19, with special attention to their developmental stage … Read More
Helping people and pets… together
Crossposted from Tails from RASKC COVID-19 UPDATE: Pet adoptions temporarily suspended Following Governor Inslee’s Stay Home, Stay Healthy proclamation, all adoptions at our Kent Adoption Center are temporarily suspended. Essential services will continue, as shown below. For more information about the COVID-19 outbreak, visit kingcounty.gov/covid. Our number one priority at RASKC continues to be focused on delivering our mission of “Helping People and Pets.” We are honored to be of continued service to our communities, both in person when needed as well as online. You can access many of our services from the comfort of… Read More
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