Employee Resources

Equal Employment Opportunity Policy 

The City of Richmond affords equal employment opportunity for all qualified employees and applicants to all terms of employment with the City, including, but not limited to, compensation, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, discipline, and termination. 

The City prohibits discrimination against employees and applicants for employment based on the employee or applicant’s race, religion, citizenship, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, reproductive health decision-making, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age (40 and over), sexual orientation, or military or veteran status or any other basis protected by law. 

Policy Against Workplace Harassment

It is the policy of the City of Richmond that job applicants, employees and persons providing services to the City under a contract ("contractors") shall be treated with dignity and respect in the workplace. The City prohibits harassment against an applicant, employee or contractor on the basis of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, medical condition, mental disability marital status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. 

• Policy Against Workplace Harassment - General Order 33 
  • Harassment/Discrimination Complaint Form 

Reasonable Accommodations for Employees and Applicants

Absent the imposition of undue hardship to the City of Richmond or its operations or the existence of a direct threat to either the health and safety of employee requesting the accommodation or others, the City will provide employment-related accommodations to the following employees and applicants for employment:

•  Qualified individuals with disabilities, both applicants and employees, to enable them to perform essential job functions; and
• Employees with health conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or a related medical condition, if they so request, and with the advice of their health care provider; and
• Employee victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking to promote the safety of the employee victim while at work; and
• Employees who request reasonable accommodation to address a conflict between religious belief or observance and any employment requirement.

To request or discuss a reasonable accommodation, please contact Risk Management at 510-620-6810.

Citywide Programs ADA Information

To view ADA information about City programs, services, and facilities, please visit this page.

Important Policies and Documents

• Administrative Policy Manual 
• Personnel Rules
• Memorandums of Understanding
• Policy Against Workplace Harassment - General Order 33 
  • Harassment/Discrimination Complaint Form 

Links to Employee-Only Resources 

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• Benefits
• HR Forms
• Leaves of Absence
• Wellness and Employee Assistance Program 
• Employee Newsletters

Employee Self Service

Current employees can access paycheck history, W2s, view leave balances, and much more through the Employee Self Service (ESS). Employee leave requests and timekeeping is done through ESS, unless you are a Police or Fire employee whose time is recorded through a separate system.  If you have questions about accessing ESS as a new employee, contact your supervisor or HR.

Payroll Information

• 2025 Payroll Schedule
• Payroll Forms

City Holidays

• 2025 City Holidays