Sept. 16, 2025. As noted in CalHR’s Oct. 1, 2024 HR Announcement (Travel Program – Updated Meal and Lodging Rates and Related Policy Effective for Travel on or after Oct. 1, 2024), the State adopted the following maximum rates established by the federal General... Read MoreRead more about Travel Program – Maintaining Existing Meal and Lodging Rates Effective for Travel on or after October 1, 2025
Read more about Increase for 25-Year State Service and Retirement Awards Limit
Effective Aug. 1, 2025, the maximum allowable amount for the 25-Year State Service and Retirement Awards has been increased from $125 to $165. This adjustment reflects the rise in inflation since the last increase and is made in accordance with Government Code section... Read MoreRead more about Increase for 25-Year State Service and Retirement Awards Limit
Read more about Special Open Enrollment – Dependent Care Reimbursement Account
July 8, 2025: The California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) held a Special Open Enrollment (OE) period for the FlexElect Dependent Care Reimbursement Account (DCRA) Program from May 1-30, 2025.The DRCA allows eligible state employees to set aside money to pay... Read MoreRead more about Special Open Enrollment – Dependent Care Reimbursement Account
Read more about 2025 Excess Lodging Rate Requests and Annual Reports – Reminders
July 8, 2025. In accordance with HR Manual section 2201 – Travel and Relocation policy, excess lodging rate requests are required if the requested lodging rate is more than the State rate. Typically, State employees who are required to travel for official State... Read MoreRead more about 2025 Excess Lodging Rate Requests and Annual Reports – Reminders
Read more about Special Open Enrollment – Dependent Care Reimbursement Account
April 28, 2025. On March 3, 2025, Governor Newsom released Executive Order N-22-25, regarding minimum in-person work days.To support employees during this transition, the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) is holding a Special Open Enrollment (OE)... Read MoreRead more about Special Open Enrollment – Dependent Care Reimbursement Account