All employees, other than temporary employees, are eligible for an annual longevity payment after they have been continuously employed by the state for two years. The amount of longevity is based on the number of years of state employment. Eligible part-time employees receive benefits on a prorated basis. Annual leave is used for vacations, personal business, and time off not covered by other paid or holiday provisions. Part-time employees accrue leave on a prorated basis.
Family leave is deducted from existing leave balances or leave without pay.
Court and Jury Services Leave Employees, when in obedience to subpoena are to appear as a witness or jury member or as a witness for the state or as an expert witness, will be entitled to leave with compensation. This does not include private litigation. All employees are eligible for paid military leave for a period of 20 days per federal fiscal year when ordered to military duty or service. Enforced Leave All employees, other than temporary employees, may be granted paid time off from work in case of illness, injury, or death of a member of their immediate families. Enforced leave is charged to sick leave and may not exceed employees sick leave balances or 10 working days in a calendar year.