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Introduction
State employment benefits include everything from health insurance to retirement income and are worth about 40% of your salary.
This page gives a brief explanation of some of the benefits that are provided by the State of Michigan according to union contracts or Civil Service Commission Rules. See details on these and other employment information.
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Leave Time
Full time employees receive between 15 and 35 vacation leave days per year. Employees also receive 13 sick days per year, and 8 hours of leave annually to participate in certain school functions or community activities. Employees may also qualify for up to 12 weeks of unpaid leave for certain family or medical situations.
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Holidays
State employees receive 12 scheduled holidays each year, which include New Years Eve Day and New Years Day, Christmas Eve Day and Christmas Day, Memorial Day, and Veterans Day just to name a few.
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Alternative Work Schedules
Flexible work schedules and telecommuting options are available in many jobs. |
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Insurance and Other Benefits
Insurances include health, vision, dental and life. Employees also have the option to purchase additional life, accidental death, long term disability, long term care insurance, and legal services. Flexible spending accounts for medical expenses and child care are also available. |
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Deferred Compensation
Employees may invest income in a tax-deferred retirement investment program. The state offers two optional deferred compensation plans, the 457 and 401(k). Employees decide the amount you want deducted from your paycheck. |
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Retirement
Employees receive a minimum 4% state contribution toward their retirement fund. If an employee elects to contribute more, the state will match that percentage (up to 3%).
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