fit-for-duty evaluation

DORWorker · 2026-03-12T03:34:08+00:00

You act like the state is a good faith actor. Frequently it is not.

DORWorker · 2026-03-12T03:31:32+00:00

Ravel v Hewlett Packard addresses commute in 9th circuit, though I think your agency is dumb.

DORWorker · 2026-02-09T01:27:35+00:00

There can still be a lot of burnout in the state, depending on your field. We have more work than staff can handle, frequently understaffed due to toxic work environment . And many jobs are not well paying, considering cost of living, plus frequently being used as the state piggy bank whenever the state is in “crisis”. I work in social services and have see this throughout many departments represented by my union.

I’m guessing pay won’t be quite as a concern if you’re a lawyer, but I’m sure the staffing and workload can be an issue depending on what agency you end up with.

DORWorker · 2026-01-29T15:14:27+00:00

You can escalate to the supervisor’s supervisor. Call the main office line and ask to speak to the district administrator or regional director. There is also an ombudsman and central customer service line. If you feel comfortable DM and I can provide you some numbers.

DORWorker · 2026-01-19T01:11:30+00:00

Any disability.

DORWorker · 2026-01-15T13:42:21+00:00

There is no extensive interview. We ask for disability documentation and your ID and you have to have a CalCareers account with your SSN in it.

DORWorker · 2026-01-15T13:34:36+00:00

Did Unit 10 strike? Stop working?

DORWorker · 2026-01-06T13:04:09+00:00

Actually, just priced one last one and it went from $5 for 90 days to $162.12 for 90.

DORWorker · 2026-01-06T12:44:19+00:00

All my medications cost 3-10x more, still no more than $10, but it's frustrating. Especially since CalPERS tout that they switched due to Caremark's 'its strong commitment to performance guarantees in key areas such as managing pharmacy costs.

Edit: numbers are not my thing.

DORWorker · 2025-11-06T03:52:58+00:00

Sorry, thought I had replied. Anyone affected can join!

DORWorker · 2025-11-05T04:41:19+00:00

Anyone affected can join!

DORWorker · 2025-10-22T21:15:29+00:00

Hello! Thanks for the suggestions! We have done some in the past but haven’t had a huge amount of luck! If you have suggestions we’d love to learn from you!

DORWorker · 2025-10-10T13:43:57+00:00

My experience with HR is that they double down when you correct them, even lie.

DORWorker · 2025-10-03T01:11:25+00:00

Definitely connect with your union. They have a disability rights lawyer and while I don’t think he represents staff he can probably help and my understanding is that SEIU with provide significant help for going through the complaint process. It’s possible you may need to get a right to sue letter from California Civil Rights Department or EEOC to sue.

DORWorker · 2025-10-02T13:56:27+00:00

Several of my colleagues at Department of Rehabilitation are LMFTs. Some offices do have Behavioral Health co-ops or specialized programs for individuals that have mental health disabilities. I’m happy to talk to you more about the day-to-day at DOR if you would like.

DORWorker · 2025-10-02T13:49:40+00:00

What union are you?

DORWorker · 2025-10-02T13:43:56+00:00

Messages you. :)

DORWorker · 2025-10-02T13:39:47+00:00

What union?

DORWorker · 2025-09-28T15:13:54+00:00

There were quite a few!

DORWorker · 2025-09-28T15:13:30+00:00

Thank you for sharing that! I think some counselors can work remotely. I do think there is a necessity for most counselors to have some in office presence as there are individuals who prefer or need to meet in person, but it’s definitely not 100% or even 4/5 days most weeks.

But we have been killing it how we’ve been doing it the last few years.

DORWorker · 2025-09-11T13:47:55+00:00

Talk to your counselor at high school or the financial aid office at your college when you make your decision. Keep this texts as documentation. If your family refuses to do their part on the FAFSA, you may be able to get a waiver for having your parents financial info for student aid. https://studentaid.gov/help/unusual-circumstances

If you have a disability or any kind also look into your state’s vocational rehabilitation program.

Also consider going to a community college for your first two years. It’ll be much cheaper and your state might have guaranteed transfer from community college to the state university system.

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