Key Personnel Policies

  • ADA

    This guide provides an overview of Federal civil rights laws that ensure equal opportunity for people with disabilities. To find out more about how these laws may apply to you, contact the agencies and organizations listed below. more...

  • Civil Service Rules

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  • EEO Policy

    "The Board of Supervisors of the County of San Mateo takes this opportunity to express its philosophy that an essential component of excellence in County government is the diversity of its community." more...

  • E-mail Policy

    This policy outlines the proper use of Electronic Email (E-mail) resources available to employees of the County of San Mateo. The policy complies with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA). It replaces Administrative Memorandum F-2, dated April 16, 1999. It has been revised to address issues of unsolicited junk mail (SPAM) and compliance with HIPAA. more...

  • Employee Relations Handbook

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  • Family Medical Leave Act & California Family Rights Act

    San Mateo County provides leave to eligible employees in accordance with the Federal Family and Medial Leave Act (FMLA) and the California Family Rights Act (CFRA) as well as the County’s other leave policies. Unless otherwise provided by his policy, “leave” under this policy shall mean leave pursuant to the FMLA and CFRA. more...

  • IT Security

    This policy outlines the proper use of Information Technology resources owned or operated by the County of San Mateo and establishes standards for the base configuration and operation of those resources. more...

  • Leave of Absence (LOA)

    There are several kinds of leaves of absence, and each has prerequisites, time limits, and limited bases upon which it can be granted. more...

  • Political Activities

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  • VTO Guidelines

    The Voluntary Time Off (VTO) Policy is designed to provide flexible working hours for County employees. This policy allows employees to reduce their time at work by 1%, 2%, 3%, 4%, 5%, 10% or 20% without losing many of the benefits available to them. more...

  • Worker's Compensation

    California law guarantees certain benefits to employees who are injured or become ill because of their jobs. more...