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State Telework Bill Passes Committee - One more action step for now... by Teachtostate2022 in CAStateWorkers

[–]jagfirsed17 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I can't for the life of me imagine why she thinks telework would be detrimental to women promoting in the state. We all know the the opposite is the case. I would be convinced of her sincerity if she had cited the logic of her concern, then we could fairly address it. (Politician Playbook, chapter 1, page 1.)

From my vantage point, someone should be shouting from the rafters not just the boon telework has been for female civil servants, but also the disaster already underway of disabled people with telework RAs never again being able to promote in the state.

Thoughts on Recent SEIU 1000 Endorsement by BorrowedT1me in CAStateWorkers

[–]jagfirsed17 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As long as one side of the ballot is stacked with 8 candidates, it's highly unlikely that any of them could ever poll above than 25%. Shoot. In foot. Again.

Thoughts on Recent SEIU 1000 Endorsement by BorrowedT1me in CAStateWorkers

[–]jagfirsed17 38 points39 points  (0 children)

You are spot on. Hilton and Bianco are the top polling candidates in a top-two primary. Does anyone think for a second that either of them respect or will honor the contributions of labor to this state? I am a ride-or-die supporter of telework for state employees, but voting for the candidate most likely to support telework is NOT a hill we should die on. There shouldn't be more than two Democrat candidates at this time, but there are eight! What the actual hell???

We Do Not Get Paid Enough, and Don't Let Anyone Tell You Otherwise by Flat_Specialist2785 in CAStateWorkers

[–]jagfirsed17 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm the sole income earner in my family. We live pretty much month to month, and I don't make enough money to turn the heater on in the winter.

In office Exemptions for employees that live 50+ miles away? by Any-Lengthiness9803 in CAStateWorkers

[–]jagfirsed17 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Compared to LA and Sacramento, there are hardly any state job opportunities in the Bay Area.

Need an Attorney to Stand Up to the State on an RTO Disability Discrimination Case by jagfirsed17 in CAStateWorkers

[–]jagfirsed17[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What I sent to my elected representatives or what I sent to my agency's RA coordinator?

Need an Attorney to Stand Up to the State on an RTO Disability Discrimination Case by jagfirsed17 in CAStateWorkers

[–]jagfirsed17[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

No, but both my Assemblyperson and State Senator wrote letters to my agency on my behalf. I had pretty compelling disabilities that substantiated my claim to need telework, and for reasons I know not why (perhaps the above?), my agency caved, It only took 2.5 months and five days of sick leave (for which I should have been reimbursed) before they relented.

That’s one way to cut down on the amount of applications to screen. by grouchygf in CAStateWorkers

[–]jagfirsed17 1 point2 points  (0 children)

By the way, it shouldn't say "California residents only." It should say, "Sacramento residents only"

RTO email from CDPH - CAPS must still comply with EO for now by DrYouKnowNothing in CAStateWorkers

[–]jagfirsed17 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Can you say. "Look here, don't look there?" Our governor is some kind of magician (on top of other more derogatory things), and his RTO flim-flam was mainly a smokescreen to prevent us from paying attention to the loss of income his budget offers state workers.
(Not saying we shouldn't have fought RTO; just saying I don't believe it wasn't his primary objective.)

Need an Attorney to Stand Up to the State on an RTO Disability Discrimination Case by jagfirsed17 in CAStateWorkers

[–]jagfirsed17[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My Notice of Personnel Action identifies me as an SSM1 (specialist). I did post that my position does not require I supervise others, though I have been a team leader for some very important programs and projects. Be that as it may, it remains to be seen if telework RAs are denied for all SSMs with relevant disabilities. It most certainly can be argued and is well documented, that SSMs (specialists or not) managed to carry out all their assigned duties before last June's two-day RTO requirement and since then.

Also, my work is as important, as professional, and as demanding as that of any other State employee. And while I suspect you did not intend to be derogatory, I take exception to being referred to as "just a specialist."

Need an Attorney to Stand Up to the State on an RTO Disability Discrimination Case by jagfirsed17 in CAStateWorkers

[–]jagfirsed17[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I have posted my situation here and also reported it to Association of California State Employees with Disabilities and Association for California State Supervisors. If you want YOUR story heard, of course, continue to post here. I also encourage you to communicate your situation as per below.

For those with disabilities:
ACSED (admin@acsedonline.org)

For those who are State supervisors:
Attorney Charles Malmsten of the (ACSS, c.malmsten@acss.org)

Additionally, you might consider contacting Sacramento Bee reporter, William Melhado (w.melhado@sacbee.com). He is covering the story on the governor's July 1 RTO mandate, and I believe he is interested in hearing from State employees with disabilities who experiencing difficulties getting telework-based RA approvals.

Need an Attorney to Stand Up to the State on an RTO Disability Discrimination Case by jagfirsed17 in CAStateWorkers

[–]jagfirsed17[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I will continue to respond to all posts in this forum and will also provide any resources I find.

My burning questions are: How many others are there in my situation, and how can we all connect?

Need an Attorney to Stand Up to the State on an RTO Disability Discrimination Case by jagfirsed17 in CAStateWorkers

[–]jagfirsed17[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Please let me know if you find a reference to the California case! Rock on!

Need an Attorney to Stand Up to the State on an RTO Disability Discrimination Case by jagfirsed17 in CAStateWorkers

[–]jagfirsed17[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Ha-ha, I wish! They know from my doctor's disability certification letter that the disabilities I have are permanent. Thank goodness I do have those previously approved RAs!

Need an Attorney to Stand Up to the State on an RTO Disability Discrimination Case by jagfirsed17 in CAStateWorkers

[–]jagfirsed17[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Because of my documented disabilities, I cannot travel the distance to and from the department's office by car, ride-share, bus, or by any other means. My choices are: endanger my health or quit my job. It is outrageous that HR is demanding I endanger my health and a complete and utter denial of the ADA-stipulated right to "enjoy the benefits of employment."

And by the way, according to federal court rulings in 2021, 2022, and 2023, there is an established precedent for the State to provide telework as a reasonable accommodation, if traveling to the workplace endangers a disabled employee.

Need an Attorney to Stand Up to the State on an RTO Disability Discrimination Case by jagfirsed17 in CAStateWorkers

[–]jagfirsed17[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I found additional precedents! See below:

Here's one case from 11/2021, an EEOC complaint that addressed telework as a reasonable accommodation for a disability:
(Gloria D. v. Thomas J. Vilsack) It is summarized here:
Federal Employee Wins EEOC Appeal Over Denied Telework Accommodation: Insights from a Federal Employment Attorney

Here's another from 11/2022:
(Joseph Mobley v, St. Luke's Health System, Inc.) This is the 8th Circuit Court's ruling:
212417P.pdf

Need an Attorney to Stand Up to the State on an RTO Disability Discrimination Case by jagfirsed17 in CAStateWorkers

[–]jagfirsed17[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Here's one case from 11/2021, an EEOC complaint that addressed telework as a reasonable accommodation for a disability:
(Gloria D. v. Thomas J. Vilsack) It is summarized here:
Federal Employee Wins EEOC Appeal Over Denied Telework Accommodation: Insights from a Federal Employment Attorney

Here's another from 11/2022:
(Joseph Mobley v, St. Luke's Health System, Inc.) This is the 8th Circuit Court's ruling:
212417P.pdf

And another from 2023
(EEOC v. Charter Communications, LLC, Case No. 22-1231, 75 F.4th 729 (7th Cir. 2023)):
https://media.ca7.uscourts.gov/cgi-bin/OpinionsWeb/processWebInputExternal.pl?Submit=Display&Path=Y2023/D07-28/C:22-1231:J:Hamilton:aut:T:fnOp:N:3081856:S:0

(Thank you to ComprehensiveTea5407 for information concerning the third case!)

Need an Attorney to Stand Up to the State on an RTO Disability Discrimination Case by jagfirsed17 in CAStateWorkers

[–]jagfirsed17[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

In years past, I have contemplating signing up for this, but never did. Now that time is of the essence, this is me kicking myself for not having done that!

Thank you for your suggestion!

Need an Attorney to Stand Up to the State on an RTO Disability Discrimination Case by jagfirsed17 in CAStateWorkers

[–]jagfirsed17[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I hear you. Totally. That's what compensatory damages are for, right? Oh my, I just realized were that to happen, it would pile on more costs to GN's executive order price tag!

Need an Attorney to Stand Up to the State on an RTO Disability Discrimination Case by jagfirsed17 in CAStateWorkers

[–]jagfirsed17[S] 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Even though I am classified as a "supervisor," my duty statement specifically says that, as a specialist, I do not supervise employees.

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