Office of Human Resources
Benefits
HolidaysThe State observes 10 paid holidays each year:
New Year's Day
Martin Luther King, Jr./Civil Rights Day
Presidents' Day
Memorial Day
Independence Day
Labor Day
Columbus Day
Veterans' Day
Thanksgiving Day
Christmas Day
If a holiday falls on a
Saturday or Sunday, it will be observed on the preceding Friday or the following
Monday, respectively.
Annual Leave
For the first three years, employees accrue annual leave (paid vacation) at the
rate of eight hours per month, or 12 days per year. The rate of accrual will
increase at various intervals to a maximum of 14 hours per month.
Bereavement Leave
The State allows pay for up to 24 regularly scheduled work hours due to the
death or funeral of leave in the event of death to any immediate family
member. An additional 16 work hours if the employee travels out-of-state for the
funeral.
Sick Leave
Sick leave is granted at the rate of eight hours per month, or 12 days per year.
There is no restriction on the amount of accumulated sick leave.
Retirement
The State has an excellent retirement program. An annually adjusted percentage
of an employee's gross wage is deducted and matched by the State as
contributions to his/her retirement fund. In addition, State employees are
covered by Social Security benefits.
Deferred Compensation (Optional)
This optional program provides an opportunity to supplement retirement income by
setting aside a portion of current income and deferring payment of federal and
state income taxes until the money is received, usually after retirement.
Health Insurance (Optional)
Eligible employees may choose coverage from an indemnity plan or a health
maintenance organization (HMO) in most counties in the State. In either case,
the State pays the major portion of the premiums for employees and dependents.
The health insurance plans provide comprehensive medical coverage for nearly
every medical need.
Dental Insurance (Optional)
Low-cost dental insurance is available to eligible employees and dependents.
Subject to limitations, it provides basic and major dental services, including
prosthetics and orthodontia.
Life and Disability
Basic life and long-term disability insurance are provided and paid
for entirely by the State. Under the disability coverage employees may qualify
for a benefit of up to two-thirds of your base wage.
Supplemental life insurance programs for employees and dependents are available
at low group rates.
Others
- Optional Short-Term
Disability
- Optional Supplemental Life Insurance
- Optional Vision Service Plan
- Employee Assistance Program
- Credit Union Privileges
- Discounts on Bus Service