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Cost of Sick Leave Used by State Employees Doubles in New Mexico

The increase in sick leave among New Mexico state workers correlates with the removal of remote work policies established during the pandemic.
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Vermont department orders some workers back to the office - VTDigger

Vermont state employees ordered back to full-time office work with no clear remote work policy, despite high vacancy rates.

Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt ends state employee telework options

Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt mandates a full return to office for state employees by February 2025, stating it's crucial for accountability and effectiveness.

Vermont department orders some workers back to the office - VTDigger

Vermont state employees ordered back to full-time office work with no clear remote work policy, despite high vacancy rates.

Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt ends state employee telework options

Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt mandates a full return to office for state employees by February 2025, stating it's crucial for accountability and effectiveness.
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State employees fooled by a fake payroll website farming their data

A credential harvesting scam compromised state employees' personal data through a fake payroll website, but official systems remain secure.

Bill seeking to close California state workers' pay gaps has final hurdle: Gavin Newsom's desk

California is moving to study gender pay equity among state employees amidst budget concerns and prior vetoes on similar legislation.
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California to examine medical staffing at state prisons and hospitals. Here's why

Outsourcing medical and mental health services costs California significantly more than utilizing state employees.

Newsom proposes cutting California state employee telework stipends due to budget gap

California Gov. Gavin Newsom plans to address a projected $38 billion shortfall by cutting telework stipends for state employees.
The proposed cut would save the state an estimated $51.2 million.
47% of the state's workforce teleworked in October 2023.

California to examine medical staffing at state prisons and hospitals. Here's why

Outsourcing medical and mental health services costs California significantly more than utilizing state employees.

Newsom proposes cutting California state employee telework stipends due to budget gap

California Gov. Gavin Newsom plans to address a projected $38 billion shortfall by cutting telework stipends for state employees.
The proposed cut would save the state an estimated $51.2 million.
47% of the state's workforce teleworked in October 2023.
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Did California save taxpayer dollars on leased office space during the pandemic? See the data

Telework during the pandemic saved the state money on office space leases.
State spending on new and renewed leases post-pandemic remained consistent despite an increase in lease terminations.

States clamping down on coverage of weight-loss drugs

Health plans are imposing limits on coverage of GLP-1s for weight loss, with some states dropping coverage altogether.
North Carolina's health plan for state employees will no longer cover GLP-1s for weight loss due to high costs.

Healey urges caution, warns of travel delays during Tuesday's nor'easter

State employees will be working from home on Tuesday due to heavy snowfall predicted for the morning and evening commutes.
MassDOT will be closing the Winthrop Parkway in Revere due to the winter storm.

California rethinking college degree rule for government jobs

Changing job descriptions in California to remove education requirements can benefit workers and employers.
There is disagreement about the best and fastest way to implement these changes.

Governor Hochul Abruptly Ends COVID Sick Leave for NY State Employees - Hell Gate

Governor Hochul proposed to end COVID sick days, but the repeal was delayed. State employees immediately lost COVID sick leave, potentially endangering public safety.
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