December Moon & Astronomy

Winter Solstice The month of December brings the winter solstice in the Northern Hemisphere. This is the shortest day of the year (the day with the least amount of daylight). In 2021, the solstice occurs on Tuesday, December 21

Full Cold Moon December’s full Moon, the full Cold Moon, appears on Saturday, December 18, reaching peak illumination at 11:37 P.M. EST.

Geminid Meteor Shower Look skyward on the night of December 13 after 9 P.M. for a chance to catch a glimpse of the Geminid meteors The Geminid meteor shower is the most active shower of the year. This year, the peak of the meteor shower lands just one day after the new Moon, meaning that the sky will be nice and dark perfect for stargazing! If the sky is clear and temperatures aren't too chilly, it's worth venturing outside to try to see the Geminids.

401K-Loyalty Pawn Retirement $avings Program

Are you saving for retirement? Why not start today? If you have completed 12 months of service with Loyalty Pawn, you’re eligible to participate and start putting away those pretax (or post tax Roth) dollars into your very own 401k account. To enroll, send me an email and I’ll help you get started. Also, for your “loyalty” “dedication” and “perseverance”, Loyalty Pawn contribute 3% of your gross wages into your 401k account an employer contribution weekly this is whether you defer pre/post tax dollars or not. Just another way of saying, “Thank YOU! We appreciate YOU” Contact Employee Services at employeeservices@loyaltypawn.com Start saving for retirement’s tomorrow, today!

COVID | MASK & SOCIAL DISTANCING UPDATES Vaccine Updates

Federal employees and contractors are required to be fully vaccinated by 01/18/2022 or employers face noncompliance fines. . While Loyalty Pawn is not required under the Federal mandate as summarized above, if you’re considering the vax, here are some great resources. https://www.saccounty.net/COVID-19/Pages/CoronavirusVaccine.aspx https://dhs.saccounty.net/PUB/Pages/Communicable-Disease-Control/Vaccine-Registration-forEligible-Individuals-in-Sacramento-County.aspx The vax is FREE to anyone who wants it!

Additionally, California COVID Supplemental Sick Leave Pay is now expired. Need COVID related time off? Please call or email Loyalty Pawn’s Employee Services for resources and updates to help you keep you and your co-workers safe. CDC now recommends that vaccinated individuals wear face coverings in indoor public settings in areas of substantial or high COVID19 transmission (https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/vaccines/fully-vaccinatedguidance.html) and effective July 30th, California Sacramento County Dept of Health now mandates all mask wearing for public places indoors regardless of vaccination status.

Remember, if you need HR, Payroll, Benefits, or Family support, Loyalty Pawn’s Employee Services is only a phone call, text message, or email away.