DHRM HR Highlights - June 2023

Virginia Department of Human Resource Management sent this bulletin at 06/16/2023 08:45 AM EDT

Virginia Department of Human Resource Management - June 2023

On the Horizon June 2023

Did you hear the news?

DHRM made the decision to postpone the HR Conference scheduled on June 12-13 until September 18-19, 2023. New details coming soon!

Workforce Management

Grievance Hearing Case Fee Increase!

The flat fee for state employee grievance hearings will be increasing to $4,000 for cases appointed to a hearing officer beginning July 1, 2023. DHRM received approval to increase the rate from DPB to account for program costs, address the availability of hearing officers, and improve the hearings process. For more details about grievance hearing fees, please access the EDR website.

PUMP Act and the PWFA

Two important federal workplace bills were passed in December 2022. It is important to note that these two laws have two different effective dates:

Providing Urgent Maternal Protections for Nursing Mothers Act (PUMP Act) will take effect June 27, 2023.
Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA)The PUMP Act took effect April 28, 2023

The Virginia Management Fellows (VMF) Program is hiring a sixth cohort of emerging professional! This two-year program begins August 25, 2023 until August 26, 2025. The application deadline June 21, 2023! Application link here.

Engagement

Celebrating Caribbean American Heritage

During Caribbean American Heritage Month, we celebrate the achievements and dreams of those of Caribbean origin serving as public servants of the Commonwealth. Governor Younkin released a proclamation recognizing June 2023, as Caribbean American Heritage Month.

Juneteenth

On June 19, 1865, Union troops arrived in Galveston, Texas with the news that the more than 250,000 enslaved African Americans in the state were free. In 2021 Juneteenth became a national holiday. This is a time to celebrate, gather and reflect on the past and look to the future.

National Workplace Safety Month

We all go to work every day expecting not to be injured. You have a right to a safe work environment as an employee, but your employer is not the only one responsible for your workplace safety – you are, too. By accepting your personal safety responsibilities, you are making our workplace safer for you and your co-workers. Learn more!

SpeakDOT Toastmasters is looking for New Members!

Toastmasters is a safe place to practice public speaking, develop leadership skills, and grow your career. Please come and see how Toastmasters can help you advance your career. Become a better public speaker today!

In Case You Missed....

New COV Applications and Telework Form

Transforming Talent Acquisition Modification to Hiring Policy 2.10

Federal Mandated EEO-4 Report Memo

Reminder: FY 2023 Employment Opportunities Plans are due by June 30!

As a reminder, Agencies are required to submit their annual Employment Opportunities Plan no later than Friday, June 30, 2023. This deadline is mandated by the Code of Virginia and highlights the goal to increase the representation of Individuals with Disabilities in the state workforce by five percent.

Comings and Goings...

Congratulation to Denise Sandlin in her new role as DHRM's Chief Financial Officer. She recently served as the Assistant Superintendent of Business and Planning for Fauquier County Public Schools. She also served in financial roles in various local government and school districts financial roles throughout her career. Denise received her BSBA in Marketing Management from Central Washington State University, a BSBA in Accounting from Averitt University and her Master of Science in Accountancy from Liberty University.

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