Longevity pay commences the month following the fifth year service anniversary date unless the anniversary date is the first day of the month. If the anniversary date occurs on the first day of the month, then longevity pay commences that month. State service refers to all employment of the state, including temporary, part-time, student employment, and legislative service. Not included is employment at a public school district or junior college. Length of service for longevity gives one month credit for each full month or fraction of a month of state service.
State service is the cumulative total months of state employment.
No credit will be given until the written verification is received. Forms for obtaining verification of prior state service may be obtained from the Benefits Section of the Human Resources Department.