CASE’s Sponsored Legislation. Last week, CASE’s sponsored legislation, SB 605, passed out of the Senate Labor, Public Employment and Retirement Committee with a vote of 4-1. The bill now awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations Committee, which will occur on April 7. If you would like to submit a letter to the Senate Appropriations Committee in …
CASE Secures a Big Win for ALJs at DIR. CASE secured another big victory for members with the attached arbitration award, which finds that our ALJs at DIR who were denied their 4.5% SSA raises in 2023 are entitled to up to 14 months of back pay plus interest, which could amount to more than …
Dear CASE Member: We have heard from hundreds of you since last week regarding the Executive Order mandating that all state employees return to the office a minimum of four days per week. As you have no doubt seen in numerous media reports, the CASE Board of Directors believes this order not only violates our …
CASE Files – Special Edition – CASE Response to Governor’s EO 03.13.25 Read More »
In response to Governor Newsom’s recent executive order requiring all agencies and departments within his Administration to update their hybrid telework policies to include a default minimum of four days in-office per work week, CASE has joined forces with the California Association of Professional Scientists (CAPS) and SEIU to hold an informational picket to promote …
Yesterday, Governor Gavin Newsom issued an executive order (EO) requiring all agencies and departments within his Administration to update their hybrid telework policies to include a default minimum of four days in-office per work week, allowing for flexibility on a case-by-case basis. The EO additionally requires agencies and departments to work with the Department of …
We Are Looking for a Fresh New Face! CASE is looking for you to help us create a new CASE logo to represent our legal professionals. We are now accepting entries for our logo design contest. Please submit any ideas to info@calattorneys.org by March 14, 2025. CASE Baseball Series Is Back! The CASE Board is pleased …
CASE Responds to Department of Finance’s Sudden Budget Shift Amid Contract Negotiations. On January 23, the Department of Finance released a budget letter (BL 25-01) which abruptly shifts the state’s budget outlook, reversing the Governor’s earlier projection of a balanced budget with minor revenue growth, and warning of “fiscal uncertainty” related to multi-year operating deficits …
CASE’s Ice Hockey Series Is Here! The CASE Board is pleased to invite you to an exclusive series of winter socials at the ice rink – just for CASE Members and their families. We are inviting members to join us at games across the state. For a discounted price of $30, you will get the …
The Sacramento Bee – “California’s AG could receive $25 million to fight Trump. Attorney union has concerns.” This article, published by the Sacramento Bee, discusses what the California Attorney General’s Office may do with the funds it is expected to receive from the state to fight legal battles it anticipates will arise with the Trump …
Holiday Informal Time Off. Over the past thirty years, the Governor has authorized ITO for up to 4 hours for all employees. With each holiday season, the Governor may or may not authorize the ITO. Therefore, departments do not have the authority to grant ITO prior to the Governor’s authorization. In celebration of the 2024 …