It is that time of year again to consider helping your state colleagues who are encountering extraordinary personal situations. Employees are encouraged to contribute excess sick leave and/or annual leave that they don’t anticipate using to the State Employee Leave Transfer Program. Donations must be made before Dec. 31, 2017.
· Click here to donate.
Annual leave donation details:
· Donor Eligibility: Employees who occupy FTE and time-limited positions (including probationary employees) can donate up to 50 percent of the annual leave they are eligible to earn in a calendar year.
· Annual leave donations cannot be restored or returned to donors.
· Why you may consider donating:
-Employees can use no more than 30 days and carry over no more than 45 days of annual leave in a calendar year.
-On Jan. 1, 2018, employees automatically forfeit any leave accruals above the maximum (45 days).
Sick Leave Donation Details
· Donor Eligibility: Employees who occupy FTE and time-limited positions (including probationary employees) can donate up to 50 percent of the sick leave they are eligible to earn in a calendar year, but donors must retain at least 15 days of sick leave.
· Sick leave donations cannot be restored or returned to donors.
· Why you may consider donating:
-Employees can carry forward up to 180 days of sick leave in a calendar year.
-On Jan. 1, 2018, employees automatically forfeit any leave above the maximum (180 days).
For questions, contact the Office of Human Resources online at Ask-HR or by phone at 864-656-2000.