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 chance to participate in a great tradition and build camaraderie with your fellow CASE Members. Here is the schedule:
Los Angeles Kings vs. Dallas Stars: Friday, February 7, 2025 at 7:30 pm – SOLD OUT
San Diego Gulls vs. Bakersfield Condors: Saturday, March 1, 2025 at 6:00pm
Anaheim Ducks vs. New York Islanders: Sunday, March 9, 2025 at 6:00 pm – SOLD OUT
Tickets are limited, so buy yours today at https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/case-hockey-events-3832383?just_published=true
If you are unable to purchase tickets, as they may sell out, please reach out to Katherine Regan at kregan@calattorneys.org as soon as possible, as additional tickets may be obtained.
Judicial Endorsement Committee. Did you know CASE is creating a Judicial Endorsement Committee whose mission will be to endorse and assist applicants for judicial positions to ensure the promotion of the most qualified and diverse individuals to the bench? The Committee will endorse candidates for judicial appointments who, in addition to demonstrating attributes of an excellent jurist, are responsive to the needs and concerns of their fellow CASE members. Please contact Seaton Tsai at seaton.tsai@calattorneys.org to join the Committee!
Hiring Above Minimum. As we last reported, CalHR has updated the Human Resources Manual. Section1707.Hiring Above Minimum (HAM) which reflects the elimination of the delegated authority to provide HAM rates on an individual basis. As part of these revisions, any current employee already in the classification as of October 1, 2024, was eligible for the authorized rate if they were currently below the rate specified.
CASE recently met with CalHR to discuss the details of these revisions as CASE is unable to negotiate the process by which the HAM rates are implemented and only became aware of the fact that receiving a HAM rate resets the employee’s anniversary date when we were contacted by members. The decision to voluntarily increase attorney pay for those at the bottom of the pay scales was made by CalHR without any consideration or input from CASE. Notice to CASE was provided after CalHR made their decision. It is extremely rare for the state to increase employee pay outside of negotiations.
CalHR shall provide that the number of months of qualifying service be proportionately reduced from 12 to the number of months that will permit the employee to receive approximately the same annual salary the employee would have received with a one-step increase.
| Percent Between Ranges | Merit Salary Adjustment |
| None | Retains Anniversary Date |
| .1 to .5 | After: 2 qualifying pay periods |
| .6 to 1.0 | After: 3 qualifying pay periods |
| 1.1 to 1.5 | After: 4 qualifying pay periods |
| 1.6 to 2.0 | After: 5 qualifying pay periods |
| 2.1 to 2.5 | After: 6 qualifying pay periods |
| 2.6 to 3.0 | After: 7 qualifying pay periods |
| 3.1 to 3.5 | After: 9 qualifying pay periods |
| 3.6 to 4.0 | After: 10 qualifying pay periods |
| 4.1 to 4.5 | After: 11 qualifying pay periods |
| 4.6 to 5.0 | After: 12 qualifying pay periods |
https://www.calhr.ca.gov/Pay%20Scales%20Library/PS_Sec_09.pdf
For example, if an employee’s rate of pay was increased by 2.1% per Section 5, their anniversary date would be accelerated by 6 qualifying pay periods. If an employee’s rate of pay was increased by 5.6% per Section 5, they would retain the same anniversary date.
CalHR stated that departments have received information in order to implement the MSA acceleration although CASE has been informed that many departments have not actually accelerated the MSAs for qualifying attorneys. CASE requested that CalHR remind all departments of the need to accelerate the MSAs of applicable employees. Please contact info@calattorneys.org with any questions.
MOU Suggestion Box. With bargaining around the corner, it’s never too soon to collect ideas for future negotiations. You have access to our MOU Suggestion Box, a place for members – and ONLY members – to contribute ideas for new or improved benefits and MOU terms at any time. We are, of course, aware of the need for the Governor to address continuing salary lags (both within the unit and between state service and local government jobs), so we are hoping to collect your ideas on non-salary MOU items. To complete a suggestion card, click here. (password: membersmatter22).