In January, eligible PERS 2 members can switch to PERS 3
Each January, certain members of Public Employees’ Retirement System (PERS) Plan 2 have the opportunity to transfer to PERS Plan 3. You are eligible to transfer to Plan 3 if you meet all of the following criteria: You enrolled in PERS Plan 2 before Sept. 1, 2002. You are currently in an eligible position. You will earn service credit in January. Here’s how: Use the resources on the DRS website to help you decide if transferring to Plan 3 is right for you. Complete a DRS Member Transfer Form Return it to the King County Benefits, Payroll… Read More
Navigating a loved one’s military deployment
When a member of the military is deployed, it is challenging not only for the service member, but also for family members, especially during the holidays. Providing support to individuals and their family members currently serving is a meaningful way to impact and uplift each employee and their wellbeing. “My wife, Stephanie, is a Captain in the U.S. Army Reserve and has been serving for 17 years. Her unit has been deployed since March of 2019 so it will be nearly a year before I see her again,” said Ariana Bostian-Kentes, Learning… Read More
Director John Diaz honors DAJD employees who are on active duty
DAJD Director John Diaz was inspired to speak out to acknowledge not only DAJD’s five employees who will be deployed over the holidays, but all County employees who currently serve in the National Guard or Reserve, and their families who support them.
Bicycle repair discount for employees
Local mobile bicycle repair business Shots and Sprockets promotes an inclusive bicycle culture in the greater Seattle area with safety-focused bicycle maintenance and reliable products provided through the convenience of mobile repair vans. King County employees can now receive 10% off all parts and labor on repairs and all retail items. Employees must show a proof of employment at time of service (ID, paystub, etc.). Schedule service online at the Shots and Sprockets website or by calling 206-724-2994 between 7 a.m. – 7 p.m. seven days a week. Service is also available during the workday onsite through a… Read More
A warm thank you to our employee audience
Our top stories, videos, and social media posts for 2019 Throughout 2019, the Department of Human Resources Employee Communications Team highlighted the professional accomplishments, challenges and successes of our employees, as well as King County opportunities and important events. These were shared in our weekly Employee News newsletter, the KC Employee News blog, our KCEmployees Twitter account, the King County, WA LinkedIn account, and our King County Employees YouTube channel. Thank you to all our readers for engaging with our content, sharing it with others, and helping us to be successful in providing you… Read More
Celebrate New Year’s Eve with free rides on King County Metro
King County Metro will help riders safely usher in 2020 with free bus rides from 7 p.m. on New Year’s Eve through 4 a.m. on New Year’s Day. Free rides on Metro service are sponsored in part by Seattle Center, which draws thousands of people for New Year’s Eve festivities. In addition to Metro buses, rides are also free on Via to Transit Southeast Seattle, DART, Seattle Streetcar, Community Van, Community Ride, and Access paratransit. “There’s no better night to leave your car at home than New Year’s Eve, and with free… Read More
New overtime rules for salaried workers adopted by the Washington Department of Labor and Industries
The Washington Department of Labor and Industries announced rule changes to raise the income threshold of salaried workers eligible for overtime compensation. The Dec. 11 rule change is the strongest in the nation and is expected to cover an estimated 250,000 workers once fully implemented. The previous threshold of $23,660 per year will now be tied to minimum wage and will increase to $83,356 by 2028. “Working Washingtonians should be able to count on fair treatment and fair pay. Modernizing overtime protections will help make that promise real for thousands of workers… Read More
Department of Retirement Systems notice on public records request
The Department of Retirement Systems (DRS) will release information in response to a public records request DRS received for certain items of information “for each person currently employed by a public employer in Washington,” and has asked employers to share this notice with employees. The DRS advises that some of the information items requested are subject to public disclosure and will be released to the requesting organization on Jan. 3, 2020. Read more on the DRS website. For information or questions, contact DRS at 844-704-6780 or drs.pdrnotice@drs.wa.gov.
Have you completed Cyber Security Awareness Training?
All King County employees are required to complete Cyber Security Awareness Training in 2019. Have you taken it yet? There are 12 training modules, and it takes approximately 50 minutes to complete all 12. Each module is only a few minutes long. To start your Cyber Security Awareness Training, please login at https://sso.securingthehuman.org/kingcounty Your account for Securing the Human: Username: King County email address Password: King County email password For more information about Cyber Security, please visit our Sharepoint site.
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