Are you, or will you soon be, unemployed?
Do you have questions? Beth Ruyak interviewed employment law expert Jennifer Shaw on EDD and unemployment.
Listen to the questions and answers on filing for unemployment,
Do you have questions? Beth Ruyak interviewed employment law expert Jennifer Shaw on EDD and unemployment.
Listen to the questions and answers on filing for unemployment,
- what about the Federal benefit and when will I receive it?
- who qualifies for benefits?
- what has changed in the wake of COVID 19?
- how to respond to application questions (work irregular hours? multiple employers? and more)?
- will the money for unemployment run out?
- what about the self-employed and gig workers?
- what do I do if EDD sends me an email or letter?
- what impacts my weekly benefit amount?
- how long will the Federal benefit be available?
- how long will the California EDD benenfit be availble?
- what if I don't feel safe going back to work?
SCFA Election Results
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In Honor of Jennifer Kattman
Whereas, Jennifer Kattman took the reins in order to assert some control over the chaos of the district’s declaration of a “State of Emergency,” and
Whereas, Jennifer Kattman created pathways of communication between the Executive Team and SCFA’s President and Chief Negotiator, and
Whereas, Jennifer Kattman communicated clearly, calmly and regularly from 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. with the SCFA President and members of the district’s Executive Team, and
Whereas, Jennifer Kattman integrated information from the President on communications with CTA and negotiated arduously with the district on behalf of all faculty, Resolved that SCFA Representative Council commend Jennifer Kattman for her tireless devotion and service to the faculty of Sierra College.
Whereas, Jennifer Kattman took the reins in order to assert some control over the chaos of the district’s declaration of a “State of Emergency,” and
Whereas, Jennifer Kattman created pathways of communication between the Executive Team and SCFA’s President and Chief Negotiator, and
Whereas, Jennifer Kattman communicated clearly, calmly and regularly from 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. with the SCFA President and members of the district’s Executive Team, and
Whereas, Jennifer Kattman integrated information from the President on communications with CTA and negotiated arduously with the district on behalf of all faculty, Resolved that SCFA Representative Council commend Jennifer Kattman for her tireless devotion and service to the faculty of Sierra College.
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Increasing the PT load limit to 80-85%
California Community Colleges is the only higher education system that limits part-time faculty from teaching more than 67% of a full-time load. At Sierra College the limit is 65%. If you have heard that raising the limit will cause a host of issues read this article. Let's support our fellow instructors. |
How the other half lives
What's it like to be a part-time instructor in the Sacramento area?
Read a Sacmag article on "Making a Makeshift Living"
What's it like to be a part-time instructor in the Sacramento area?
Read a Sacmag article on "Making a Makeshift Living"
Many colleges claim to advance social justice, but few have acted on their own principles when it comes to adjunct faculty. |
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SCFA won an award for membership for the second year in a row! Thanks to our new members for joining. President Johnnie Terry
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Did you receive a call from your dean about a problem, or were you asked to come to the office to talk?
Could you be facing disciplinary action? Know your Weingarten rights and have a member of the SCFA dispute resolution team attend your meeting with your dean. Learn more. |
Before the semester ends learn about the unemployment application process.
- Are you eligible?
- What is required?
Do you know about the following?
- Academic freedom
- How to advance on the salary schedule
- The types of leaves beyond sick leave