Mandatory training deadlines this week

King County Executive branch employees are required to complete three mandatory trainings by the beginning of April: Harassment Prevention, Cybersecurity Awareness, and Immigration and Refugee Ordinance.

Click here for more information. For assistance with the trainings, please contact KCIT and open a HelpDesk Ticket. You can do so here online, or by calling the HelpDesk at 206-263-4357.

March 31 is the third payday of the month

All King County employees get paid on a biweekly basis, every other Thursday, resulting in 26 pay periods per year. You usually receive two paychecks per month; however, March 31 will be your third payday of the month.

The net dollar amount of these “third” paychecks may be larger because not all deductions are taken out. For example, Deferred Compensation, supplemental insurance premiums, Benefit Access Fees, and Employee Giving donations are not deducted from these checks.

For more information about your paycheck, go to Payroll, or speak with your department Payroll representative or timekeeper.

Booster shot drop-ins and same day appointments are available

Are you ready to get your COVID-19 booster? Employees and their families have many convenient options. Drop-ins for booster shots are welcome at the Auburn Outlet Mall, Eastgate, and Kent Public Health clinics and partner sites throughout the county, and same day appointments are also available. You can find a clinic or pharmacy near you by visiting www.kingcounty.gov/vaccine or the Washington Vaccine Locator at https://vaccinelocator.doh.wa.gov.

All COVID-19 vaccinations are free of charge and all King County vaccination partnership sites are Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) accessible and open to the public. The County also allows use of COVID-19 leaves for booster shots in the same manner as allowed for primary vaccinations. More information on accessing leave can be found here.

Visit www.kingcounty.gov/vaccine for more information or to schedule an appointment. Click here to learn more about booster shots.

Superior Court Women's History Month event March 30

The Courts and Community Committee presents a special Women's History Month event entitled Black Women Judges: Trailblazers and Contemporaries. This is a retrospective of Black women on the bench and the implications for today's judiciary. 

The guest speaker is the Honorable Angela C. Robinson, retired Connecticut Superior Court Judge and author of First Black Women Judges: The Story of Three Black Women Judges in the United States. 

• Wednesday, March 30 from 12:15 to 1:15 p.m. Access the event on Zoom. 

District Court hosts Unseen, Unheard, but Not Forgotten gender equity presentation March 31

In honor of Women’s History Month, King County District Court invites all county employees to an informative and inspiring presentation titled “Unseen, Unheard, but Not Forgotten.”

The presentation will celebrate people who have made huge contributions in advancing gender equity. Come hear the struggles and victories of historic and contemporary individuals ranging from Susan B. Anthony to Kamala Harris and Greta Thunberg.

• Thursday, March 31 from noon to 1 p.m. Register here.

Balanced You self-care webinar: Secondary Trauma in the Workplace

Secondary trauma in the workplace is a common occurrence that can happen when employees are exposed to traumatic events or to individuals coping with their own reactions to trauma. The effects of secondary trauma can include emotional exhaustion, a lack of energy, and feeling that one’s emotional resources are depleted.

Join Karla Clark, Balanced You Employee Health Specialist, Tierra Lovelace, Employee Assistance Program Counselor, and Megan Jourdan, Balanced You Project Manager, for a one-hour conversation on how secondary trauma affects us and how we can heal.

• Thursday, March 31 from 1 to 2 p.m. Register here.

Upcoming Mindfulness Events

Take a holistic approach to your well-being with these upcoming programs.

Introduction to Mindfulness: Try these simple practices to use at work and home in this hands-on workshop.

• Tuesday, April 5 from 1 to 3 p.m. Register here.

See the full mindfulness class schedule here.

Coffee Connections: Beat the Burnout with Yoga II

Join Balanced You for another installment of Coffee Connections. During this virtual gathering, Yoga Instructor Candace Conaty will return to guide participants through basic yoga moves you can use to help yourself stay calm and peaceful as we head into spring.  

• Wednesday, April 6 from 12:30 to 1 p.m. Register here.

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