Read more about Bicycle Commuter Program Policy – Annual Report Reminder for Non-CalATERS Departments
December 31, 2024. Effective May 1, 2018, CalHR implemented the Bicycle Commuter Program (Program). Through the Program, the State of California voluntarily provides a taxable benefit to eligible state employees. The Program encourages employees to consider bicycle... Read MoreRead more about Bicycle Commuter Program Policy – Annual Report Reminder for Non-CalATERS Departments
Read more about Mass Transit and Vanpool Commute Program – Increased 2025 Subsidies for Eligible Employees
December 30, 2024. For 2025, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) maximum monthly exclusion amount (monthly limitation) will be $325 for eligible employees (R01, R02, R03, R04, R06, R07, R08, R09, R10, R11, R12, R13, R14, R15, R16, R17, R18, R19, R20, R21, and all... Read MoreRead more about Mass Transit and Vanpool Commute Program – Increased 2025 Subsidies for Eligible Employees
Read more about Mass Transit and Vanpool Commute Program – Increased Subsidies for Employees in Bargaining Unit 10
November 4, 2024. Effective October 1, 2024, the following mass transit and vanpool subsidy increases apply to eligible employees, including employees headquartered out of state, in Bargaining Unit 10: Public transit (mass transit) passes 100 percent discount on... Read MoreRead more about Mass Transit and Vanpool Commute Program – Increased Subsidies for Employees in Bargaining Unit 10
Read more about Travel Program – Updated Meal and Lodging Rates and Related Policy Effective for Travel on or after October 1, 2024
October 1, 2024. As a follow up to CalHR’s communications released on November 21, 2023, May 14, 2024, and September 13, 2024, the State is implementing the new business and travel expense reimbursement program that includes adopting the federal standard meal... Read MoreRead more about Travel Program – Updated Meal and Lodging Rates and Related Policy Effective for Travel on or after October 1, 2024
Read more about Excess Lodging Rate Requests and Annual Reports – Reminders
August 7, 2024. 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 Excess Lodging Rate Requests and Annual Reports – Reminders