Local 521, Service Employees International Union, hereinafter referred to as the “Union” or “SEIU 521”, is the recognized employee organization for the representation units listedRead More →

The Union agrees that it has the duty to provide fair and non-discriminatory representation to all employees in all classes covered by this MOU regardlessRead More →

The County and Union agree that professional, productive, and positive labor relations can be accomplished when Union and County representatives work together to support theRead More →

There shall be no discrimination because of sex, pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical conditions, race, veteran status, religion (including religious dress), color, national originRead More →

5.1 Salary Ranges The salary ranges for all employees in the aforementioned representation units will be as set forth in the Exhibits which are attachedRead More →

The standard workweek for employees occupying full-time positions consists of forty (40) hours unless otherwise specified by the Board of Supervisors. The appointing authority shallRead More →

7.1 Authorization All compensable overtime must be authorized by the department head or their designated representative in advance of being worked. If prior authorization isRead More →

8.1 Definition (1) Shift differential pay, for the purpose of this Section, is defined as pay at a rate that is 8% above the employee’sRead More →

9.1 If an employee has been receiving a shift differential or some other differential except pay for work-out-ofclass as provided in this MOU or inRead More →

A. Policy When warranted and in the interest of the County operation, department heads may assign employees to on-call status during off-duty time, to ensureRead More →

Effective the first full pay period following Board of Supervisors approval of this successor MOU, a salary differential of Ninety Dollars ($90.00) biweekly shall beRead More →

Except where indicated below, the County does not reimburse employees for home to work and work to home travel. Any disputes concerning the interpretation orRead More →

The County may reimburse employees for tuition and related fees paid for courses of study taken in off-duty status if the subject matter is closelyRead More →

A probationary or permanent employee who has resigned in good standing or accepted a voluntary demotion may, within 2 years following the effective date ofRead More →

15.1 Definition of Layoff The County may lay off employees because of lack of work, lack of funds, reorganization, or otherwise when in the bestRead More →

16.1 Application If an employee’s position is abolished and they are unable to displace another County employee as provided in Section 15, they shall receive severanceRead More →

17.1 Eligibility Regular full-time employees in established positions shall be entitled to take all authorized holidays at full pay, not to exceed 8 hours forRead More →

The County does not intend to prohibit employees from being absent from work on election days if employees can charge such time off to aRead More →

19.1 Vacation Allowance Employees, excluding extra-help or as herein otherwise provided, shall be entitled to vacation with pay in accordance with the following schedule. Part-timeRead More →

20.1 Accrual All employees, except extra-help, shall accrue sick leave at the rate of 3.7 hours for each biweekly pay period of full-time work. Such accrualRead More →

21.1 General Employees shall not be entitled to leaves of absence as a matter of right, but only in accordance with the provisions of lawRead More →

22.1 Payment of Healthcare Premiums – Regular Full Time Employees The County and covered employees share in the cost of health care premiums. The CountyRead More →

The County will continue to offer dental care coverage for the employees and their eligible dependents. The County will pay 90% of the premium forRead More →

Optional additional benefits may be available during open enrollment at an additional cost to the employee.Read More →

25.1 Benefits Committee During the term of this MOU, the County and Unions shall convene the Benefits Committee for the following purposes: (1) To continueRead More →

26.1 Coverage The County will pay group life insurance and accidental death insurance premiums for the following coverage: A. Life Insurance for each employee withRead More →

The County shall continue to provide its present long term income protection plan for permanent employees at no cost to said employees; provided, however, thatRead More →

Employees covered by this MOU are eligible for benefits pursuant to the State Disability Insurance Program.Read More →

29.1 Examinations (1) Open Examinations: Any person who meets the minimum qualifications for the job classification may compete. (2) General Promotional Examinations: Permanent and probationaryRead More →

30.1 Purpose The purpose of the Career Opportunities Program is to provide current employees with opportunities to promote, transfer, or change careers within the CountyRead More →

When the workload increases so that a part-time position becomes full-time, the Human Resources Director may at their sole discretion, certify that part-time employee toRead More →

32.1 Employee Preference If it becomes necessary to transfer permanently one or more employees from one geographical location to one or more geographical locations inRead More →

No employee shall be required regularly to perform duties of a position outside of the classification to which they have been appointed. However, employees mayRead More →

When feasible, the County will offer work-out-of-class assignments to interested permanent employees who meet the minimum qualifications of the position prior to offering such assignmentsRead More →

35.1 Length Probationary employees shall undergo a probationary period of 1040 regular hours, unless a longer period, not to exceed 2080 regular hours is prescribedRead More →

(1) Formal Appeal Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 38, appeals of permanent employees relating to performance evaluations which are below a standard score or ratingRead More →

The appointing authority may dismiss, issue non-punitive disciplinary letters to, or demote any employee in the classified service provided the rules and regulations of theRead More →

38.1 Definition A grievance is any dispute which involves the interpretation or application of any provision of this MOU excluding, however, those provisions of thisRead More →

If an employee covered by this MOU suffers loss of compensation due to the inequitable application of rules, regulations, policies and procedures and where saidRead More →

40.1 Inspection and Review Each employee shall have the right to inspect and review any official record relating to their performance as an employee orRead More →

41.1 Wellness Committee One employee representative from SEIU 521 may participate in the County Wellness Committee. The Union may designate an alternate representative to attendRead More →

42.1 Employees Hired before August 7, 2011 Effective March 13, 2005, the County implemented the 2%@55.5 retirement enhancement (Government Code Section 31676.14) for employees inRead More →

Longevity pay shall be paid as follows: (1) One percent (1%) of base salary after the equivalent of five (5) years of full time CountyRead More →

The County will notify the Union of its intent to contract or subcontract work customarily performed by members of the SEIU bargaining units where suchRead More →

The Union, its members and representatives, agree that it and they will not engage in, authorize, sanction or support any strike, slowdown, stoppage of work,Read More →

In the event that any provision of this MOU is declared by a court of competent jurisdiction to be illegal or unenforceable, that provision ofRead More →

47.1 Continuance of working conditions and practices not specifically authorized by ordinance or by resolution of the Board of Supervisors is not guaranteed by thisRead More →

This MOU shall be presented by the Union to the employees to be covered hereby for ratification by said employees, and shall thereafter be presentedRead More →

Section 48 County of San Mateo SEIU MOU 2024-2027 Final SignedRead More →