TransparencyVendor Sick Leave Rate Increase
SB616 – Vendor Sick Leave Rate Increase
Senate Bill (SB) 16 modifies the Healthy Workplaces, Health Families act of 2014. This entitles employees who work on or after January 1, 2024, to accrue 40 hours or 5 days of sick leave or paid time off by the 200th calendar day of employment, each calendar year or 12-month period. Effective January 1, 2024, vendor’s may apply for a rate increase in order to comply with the new sick leave mandate.
Vendors with Rates Set by the Department of Developmental Services (DDS):
Department of Labor
Alta California Regional Center (ACRC) has partnered with the Federal Government: Department of Labor and the California State Government: Department of Industrial Relations to develop resources and trainings for ACRC providers. Providers of ACRC must comply with federal and state labor laws. The resources available in the posts are provided for your information.
Emergency Staffing Registry
June 2022 – Alta California Regional Center has entered into contract with the Columbus Organization to operate a statewide Emergency Staffing Registry to support regional center service providers seeking staff during emergencies such as fires and flooding. Please see the Department of Developmental Services’ PowerPoint on the registry, as well as a video of a presentation by the Emergency Staffing Registry team.
Accounting/E-Billing for Current Service Providers
Below is information and links to the e-billing system, accounting department contacts, and related topics for current Alta California Regional Center service providers.
Vendor Forums
Vendor Forums are scheduled and coordinated with service providers by the ACRC Community Services Department as a way to communicate and collaborate with our service provider partners. Check this page for information on upcoming vendor forums.
Service Provider Forms Forms/Documents
The sections below offer forms frequently used by Alta California Regional Center (ACRC) service providers.