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Post by oldjag on Feb 19, 2009 13:08:50 GMT -5
In response to Justfound,
New judges usually need to have a mentor available to answer questions, give advice and there are still training subjects to cover. The one year lets the new judge get up to full speed and have enough cases in the pipeline to justify working at home. Also, if a judge with SSA ALJ experience returns from another agency, the wait is only six months.
The reason for the exact time as opposed to nine months or ten months is that a number had to be picked and the parties agreed to one year. I would note that the writers have to wait two years.
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Post by alj on Feb 20, 2009 17:40:30 GMT -5
In response to Justfound, New judges usually need to have a mentor available to answer questions, give advice and there are still training subjects to cover. The one year lets the new judge get up to full speed and have enough cases in the pipeline to justify working at home. Also, if a judge with SSA ALJ experience returns from another agency, the wait is only six months. The reason for the exact time as opposed to nine months or ten months is that a number had to be picked and the parties agreed to one year. I would note that the writers have to wait two years. When Oldjag tells you something, you can pretty much take it to the bank. He has been with the agency in several different capacities over the years and knows what he is talking about. I would say he is close to the male version of Pixie, but with somewhat different experiences. |
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Post by judicature on Feb 21, 2009 18:38:27 GMT -5
Flexiplace has become more challenging for ALJ's with the advent of e-files.
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Post by alj on Feb 21, 2009 19:07:28 GMT -5
Flexiplace has become more challenging for ALJ's with the advent of e-files. So much more challenging that I seldom do flexiplace anymore. Eview is bad enough from the office while online, but the disks are even more slow than the online version. At least that has been my experience. It was nice while it lasted. If the agency implements direct access, I will probably start back again. |
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Post by odarite on Feb 21, 2009 20:55:37 GMT -5
OK, paper flexiplace was easier, but with a dual monitor setup, using your agency laptop and a separate flat screen monitor, USB keyboard and mouse, it is really not too bad. And while it would be nice if the Agency provided that extra equipment, it doesn't cost that much to buy. My flex is worth the $5 plus $5 S&H I paid for my woot keyboard, e.g.
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Post by hooligan on Feb 21, 2009 21:03:53 GMT -5
Flexiplace has become more challenging for ALJ's with the advent of e-files. I find eFiles highly advantageous, but they present new challenges for work-at-home. What works for me is to spend some time prepping for work-at-home. Each file takes me about 10 minutes in the office. I create a Cover Sheet, strip out clutter entries, and use Case Data to fill in Allegations, Alleged Onset, Education, Prior work. I can cut and paste these very quickly. I do not look at the E or F sections. This gives me the framework of the case easier than I could get from just reading the disk. At home, I take hand written notes regarding the evidence while I review the file. I do not need to lug around huge bins of paper. I find it efficient. The downside is I can not work on just anything. I can not edit decisions, run reports or keep track of things. I do the hearing prep for the hearings the following week at home and do the other tasks on the days I do not have hearings. You need to plan your time ahead, but it can be done. I do not want to give up my one day a week work at home. |
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Post by counselor95 on Feb 27, 2009 22:02:18 GMT -5
OK, paper flexiplace was easier, but with a dual monitor setup, using your agency laptop and a separate flat screen monitor, USB keyboard and mouse, it is really not too bad. And while it would be nice if the Agency provided that extra equipment, it doesn't cost that much to buy. My flex is worth the $5 plus $5 S&H I paid for my woot keyboard, e.g. In security training awhile back (as a AA), my understanding was that we are not allowed to use any additional equipment with the agency laptop -- it's considered a security issue. Anyone know for sure? |
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Post by hod on Feb 28, 2009 15:38:57 GMT -5
We were told that you could use your at home monitor to make the double screen but as far as I know no other "outside" equipment has been approved - Oh I forgor-you can put a mouse on too, I think. I am positive about the screen-pretty sure about the mouse.
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Post by deltajudge on Feb 28, 2009 18:05:18 GMT -5
8-)Alternate workplace was coming in, just as I was going out. It was a good thing, but how it will work out with e-dib remains to be seen.
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Post by odarite on Feb 28, 2009 21:49:21 GMT -5
We were told that you could use your at home monitor to make the double screen but as far as I know no other "outside" equipment has been approved - Oh I forgor-you can put a mouse on too, I think. I am positive about the screen-pretty sure about the mouse. You can indeed attach a monitor and a wired mouse and full sized keyboard. You cannot attach any wireless device, nor can you attach a printer. You can edit cases at home. |
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