All Hands/SanFrancisco2017

What is it? -- Multiple team meetings, happening in the same city, at the same time + some opportunity to get together as one big group as well as with other teams as it makes sense. Then, on the last day, we have a fun social event for all, Mozilla-style!

The information on this wiki primarily applies to Full time and contractor staff. If you are a volunteer contributor or intern, please inquire to your coordinator.

Dates, Location and Weather

Monday, June 26 - Friday, June 30, 2017 (travel days are Monday the 26th & Saturday the 1st*) in San Francisco, CA.

We are staying at Hilton San Francisco Union Square & Parc 55 San Francisco. map

*For those countries where rest time is required on weekends (vs. work travel), Mozilla will cover a return on the next available work day, if you choose. This needs to pre-approved and pre-arranged.

Registration

This is an invite-only event.

New Hires

We have a process to identify new hires each Monday and will invite them to book travel. No action necessary from managers other than to let them know about the event. Please work closely with your recruiting manager as they are aware of all deadlines.

Food & Drink

Breakfast, lunch & snacks will be provided and paid for centrally for attendees. Details about dinners will be shared soon.

Hotel

Hotel rooms are reserved for all employees & volunteers to stay all week, including employees based in San Francisco (just as if we were somewhere you don't live). We encourage everyone to stay in the hotel and be a part of the full week's activities.

Pre/post

A link will be available to book hotel 3 days pre and 3 days post at our negotiated rate. The pre/post reservations will require the use of an LDAP email* so we can link them to your All Hands reservation. Rooms booked by any method except this link will not be linked to your main reservation.

Travel

Please do not book any travel until an email has been sent by Brianna.

Arriving Early/Departing Late Guidelines

Our standard travel guidelines apply (pre-populated in Egencia) when booking with a few additional budget constraints. Anything booked outside of them will require approval. Most people will arrive on Monday, June 26 and leave on Saturday, July 1. Here are some exceptions:

• If you live in a country where work travel is prohibited on weekends, you may travel on Friday, June 24 and Monday, July 3, if you’d prefer (not required). For hotel, you will book and pay on your own, and expense the manager approved amount (which is coded to your cost center).
• If you plan to spend some extra personal time in San Francisco (choosing to arrive before Monday, June 26 or depart after Saturday, July 1), you'll need to create an itinerary in Egencia for standard dates/locations within the San Francisco Portal and compare to the custom dates you'd like. Please share the difference via email or through the approval comment box when you submit the flight. You can sway up to +$100 over and Mozilla will cover it. Otherwise you'll need to come with an alternate itinerary that fits within the pricing (like a round trip in and out of KOA w/ longer dates, and you personally book & cover the rest). We do not have the ability for employees to reimburse Mozilla for any overage.
• If you are attending the Monday Core Influencer's event (by invite).
• If you would like to arrive early to recover from jetlag, you will need manager approval for any additional costs associated with the extension. There is no unilateral "All Hands" approval based upon timezone to arrive early. For hotel, you will book and pay on your own, and expense the manager approved amount (which is coded to your cost center).

Booking Family Travel

Once travel has opened to staff, you may book family, whether they will accompany you on your flight or join us later; and you have two options: Direct or through Egencia.

If you choose to book family through Egencia, please first book your own flight and then call Egencia with your airline confirmation number (staff do have to go through Egencia). Otherwise, you can book family direct (either through the airline or through another third party) and call the ticketing airline(s) with both confirmation numbers and ask them to link your reservations, so they know you are traveling together. They should also be able to assign seats together. You will avoid the limited hours Egencia offers and avoid paying their ticketing fee.

If you prefer to book your family through Egencia, you can pay (including the Egencia booking fees) and coordinate with your own travel (recommend to book and then call/email Egencia with your itinerary number to match for family). Note that booking through Egencia does not put you on the same reservation, nor guarantee the reservations will be linked (you would still need to call the airline to link them).

• Call: +1 (877) 264-1622 or +1 (417) 521-0273; Monday - Friday 9 am - 6 pm EST. If you call outside these hours, you will get an after hours agent, who may not be as helpful.
• Email: egegrp@expedia.com. The email is monitored Monday - Friday 9 am - 6 pm EST. If you email, you will eventually need to call with a credit card (for fares & fees for family) and personal details of travelers, but the email can get the flights set-up. The agents will need to following information in the initial email to search for flights: Departure City (hometown) & Arrival City (should be KOA), Travel dates & Number of people traveling together + legal names

Travel Insurance

Mozilla provides emergency medical accident and illness cover for all global employees/interns and their dependents. You can view more information on Mana. This coverage begins at the time the you leave home to start your business trip. It also has a provision for a 14 day extension for leisure travel outside of the business travel. If you have additional questions, please email benefits@mozilla.com.

Mozilla does not cover travel insurance for volunteers.

Air Travel Fine Print

Change fees will be covered by Mozilla for business reasons only. If you need a change and have manager approval, email bmark@mozilla.com prior to requesting the change with Egencia. Once you have approval, call Egencia to make the change at +1 (702) 939-2530 or +1-877-264-1622 (note this will not be possible without prior approval so be sure to get that by way of an email from your manager to Brianna Mark). If you are changing for personal reasons, the change in airfare, change fee and Egencia fee is your responsibility.

Mozilla will not reimburse for Business/First class upgrades or tickets.

Any submitted expenses needs to have an itinerary attached to ensure it is employee expenses only and within policy.

Ground Transportation

Airport Shuttle

All Mozillians and guests who have flights arriving anytime on Monday, June 26th in San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and out on Saturday, July 1, will be transferred to the hotel. If you arrive into another airport (OAK or SJC) or on a different date, ground transportation is on your own.

Mountain View Office Shuttle

We will provide a shuttle from the Mountain View office on Monday, June 26th (time and qty TBA). We will return to Mountain View on Saturday, July 1.

You can get dropped off or park at the office. Normal property and office security will keep an eye on your cars.

Immigration

Any questions on immigration should be sent to immigration@mozilla.com.

If you are from a country that requires a B-1/B-2 business visitor visa to enter the US, please plan for it early as government processing times constantly change.

Please visit the following website to learn more about the visa application process and timing for your country: http://travel.state.gov/content/visas/english/visit/visitor.html#overview. Current estimated processing times at the US Embassies and Consulates abroad can be found at: https://travel.state.gov/content/visas/en/general/wait-times.html/

Some travelers may be eligible to travel to the United States without first applying for a B-1/B-2 visa, if they are eligible for the Visa Waiver Program (VWP or "ESTA"). You are eligible to apply for admission under the Visa Waiver Program (VWP) if you:

• Intend to enter the United States for 90 days or less for business, pleasure or transit
• Have a valid passport lawfully issued to you by a Visa Waiver Program country: http://www.esta.us/visa_waiver_countries.html
• Have authorization to travel via the Electronic System for Travel Authorization: https://esta.cbp.dhs.gov/
• Arrive via a Visa Waiver Program signatory carrier (all commercial airlines meet this requirement)
• Have a return or onward ticket
• Travel may not terminate in contiguous territory or adjacent islands unless the traveler is a resident of one of those areas

Employee Travel FAQ

This FAQ addresses questions about how to handle security concerns and electronic devices at the border and how to engage with US Customs & Border Protection (CBP). While it specifically focuses on concerns related to travel to the United States, much of this guidance is applicable to travel elsewhere. Mana access required.

Pocket Letter

A pocket letter is recommended to keep on hand for those who are entering the United States. It should accompany you whether or not you are required to have a visa to enter. You may request a copy of that letter when you register online. Please contact immigration@mozilla.com if you require a specific letter for your visa application or if you have any questions regarding your citizenship, visa capabilities or travel related questions.

ESTA Point of Contact

In the ESTA application you need to give a "U.S. Point of Contact Information".

Please list Heather Durham as your US Point of Contact. Address: 331 East Evelyn Avenue, Mountain View, CA 94041 Phone: 408.505.3028