Effective August 14, 2009 the Human Resources Department will begin modified hours of operation for each HR location in accordance with the County of Riverside’s recent mandatory furloughs.  We plan to continue this new schedule through the fiscal year. 

Our new business hours are listed below and also located on the Human Resources’ web page and Workforce Exchange. 

On February 9, 2010, the Board of Supervisors authorized the implementation of an Early Retirement Incentive Program for eligible employees covered under the County of Riverside Miscellaneous contract with CalPERS. Eligible employees who elect to participate in the Early Retirement Incentive Program will receive two additional years of service credit, if their CalPERS retirement date is no earlier than February 12, 2010 and no later than August 9, 2010.  For more information, visit the Benefits Website or call the Retirement Division at (951) 955-4981, Option #2.

On April 7, 2009, the Board of Supervisors approved the Management Resolution, which permitted the County Executive Officer to implement mandatory furloughs for all County employees covered by the Management Resolution.  Effective August 13, 2009, Management, Confidential, and Other Unrepresented groups are required to mandatory furlough 20 days (160 hours) during the 2009/10 fiscal year.  Please review the Mandatory Furlough Questions and Answers (Q&A) for questions you might have regarding Mandatory Furloughs.

On September 1, 2009 the Board of Supervisors adopted the 2009/10 MOU with SEIU.  SEIU represented employees are required to take a total of 208 mandatory furlough hours by June 30, 2010.  See copy of SEIU 2009/10 MOU.

• Mandatory Furlough Q&A
• Management Mandatory Furlough

Information Last Updated: January 21, 2010

On December 23, 2008 the Voluntary Furlough Program (Policy C-31) was updated.  The updated program is designed to reduce the overall wage obligations of the County while protecting employees' benefit plans, seniority and positions with the County.  In light of the projected budget challenges over the next three years it is prudent to have available furlough options to assist the County with budgetary concerns and restraints.  Employees who take advantage of the Voluntary Furlough Programs will be given credit for that time should the County move to a Mandatory Furlough Program.

For more information about this program, how to enroll or what this will mean to you please review the Payroll Insert with Q&A's, PowerPoint Presentation, or Policy C-31 Form-11.

• Payroll Insert
• Q&A's - Updated August 25, 2009
• PowerPoint Presentation
• Voluntary Furlough Enrollment and Cancellation Form
• Benefit Contribution Credit Authorization Form
• Policy C-31 Form-11
• CalPERS Circular on Furloughs

Information Last Updated: August 25, 2009

Applying for a new home loan or refinancing an existing property?  The CalPERS Member Home Loan Program Can Help You With Your Home Financing Needs….

For further information, and who to contact information, please view the CalPERS Member Home Loan Program Flyer.

Employees, are you experiencing problems with your vision?  Are you interested in laser vision correction?  Call today for a free LASIK screening.  County of Riverside employees receive a 20% discount; and don't forget to ask about our 0.00% financing.  For more information and to schedule an appointment, please see our flyer.

Now it's possible for you to receive prescription savings if you are a County of Riverside resident without having a traditional pharmacy benefit plan. The NACo Prescription Discount Card program provides savings to individuals with little or no prescription benefit coverage. The program offers real value, a large national pharmacy network, and excellent customer support.  For more information please view the NACo Program Flyer.  To find a location please view the Distribution List.