The Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity was created to make Michigan a place where all people, businesses and communities have the economic means and personal freedoms to reach their full potential – the work we do is meaningful and supports Michigan’s ever-growing workforce.
Everything we do is grounded in a few key principles: we're committed to equity, we put people first and we believe that working together leads to better outcomes. We also rely on data and evidence to make sure we're creating real opportunities for every Michigander.
All of our offices, bureaus and agencies along with boards and commissions are critical to helping us drive the right outcomes for our state.
We can’t do it alone. We hope you’ll join us in making Michigan more prosperous for all.
Depending on the nature of their duties, many LEO jobs offer flexible work schedules and remote or hybrid telecommuting options that can help obtain the work-life balance that you seek.
Explore Our Most Frequently Hired Positions
The Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity (LEO) regularly recruits talented professionals to join our team in roles that make a difference for people and communities across the state. While there may not always be active openings in these positions, they represent some of the most common opportunities within LEO.
We encourage you to explore these roles to learn more about the meaningful work our teams do — and check back often for new openings that match your skills and interests.
Employment Services Interviewer
Unemployment Insurance Analyst
Unemployment Insurance Examiner
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A career employee in the classified service is credited with 4 hours of annual leave time off for each completed 80 hours of service. After one year (2080 work hours) of service, annual leave is accumulated at a higher amount. The below chart indicates the accumulation granted for completion of 80 hours each pay period (a prorated amount is given if an employee worked less than 80 hours). It also indicates the increase of annual leave accumulation when the indicated years of service hours are met:
| Service Years | Accrued Per 80 Hours |
|---|---|
| < 1 | 4.0 hours |
| 1 - 5 | 4.7 hours |
| 5 - 10 | 5.3 hours |
| 10 - 15 | 5.9 hours |
| 15 - 20 | 6.5 hours |
| 20 - 25 | 7.1 hours |
| 25 - 30 | 7.7 hours |
| 30 - 35 | 8.4 hours |
| 35 -40 | 9.0 hours |
| 40 -45 | 9.6 hours |
| > 45 | 10.2 hours |
A career employee in the classified service is credited with 4 hours of sick leave with pay for each completed 80 hours of service. An employee paid for less than 80 hours in a biweekly pay period is entitled to a prorated amount of sick leave. Paid service in excess of 80 hours in a biweekly pay period is not counted.
| Service Years | Accrued per 80 hours |
|---|---|
| ALL | 4.0 hours |
A career employee who is expected to complete, or has completed, the equivalent of 5 years (10,400 hours) or more of continuous classified service in a fiscal year is eligible for an annual longevity payment on Oct. 1 of that fiscal year. An employee with a break in service is eligible for a longevity payment based on total years of service after completing the equivalent of five years of full-time currently continuous employment.
| Years of Service | Minimum Hours | Longevity Payment |
|---|---|---|
| 5-8 | 10,400 | $520 |
| 9-12 | 18,720 | $600 |
| 13-16 | 27,040 | $740 |
| 17-20 | 35,360 | $960 |
| 21-24 | 43,680 | $1220 |
| 25-28 | 52,000 | $1580 |
| Over 29 | 60,320 | $2080 |
On Oct. 1 of each year, career employees with at least 1,040 hours of continuous satisfactory service are credited with personal leave. A full-time employee receives 16 hours. A less than full-time employee receives a prorated amount based on the average hours in pay status. These leave hours are credited to an employee’s annual leave balance.
Each year, career employees who have completed 1,040 hours of satisfactory service are credited with eight hours of school and community participation leave which can be used for attendance at a school sponsored activity including tutoring, field trips, classroom programs, school committees, assisting with athletic or music programs, theater and school clubs. The leave may also be used for active participation in any structured secular community activity sponsored by a governmental agency or a non-profit community organization or agency, and not for mere attendance at school or community events. It can also be used for either cultural or religious observance which refers to a practice, event, or tradition that an employee participates in to honor their cultural or religious beliefs. It may include holidays, rituals, ceremonies or specific customs.
Eligible employees are permitted up to 12 weeks of paid leave immediately following birth or placement for adoption of the employee's child. This paid parental leave will run concurrent with any other leave entitlements attributable to the birth or adoption, including FMLA and unpaid parental leave.
LEO is proud to be recognized as a Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency (MVAA) Gold level Veteran-Friendly Employer committed to military veteran recruitment, training and retention practices. LEO is dedicated to bridging the gap between civilian and military employment and helping veterans gain and retain employment.
LEO is committed to ensuring a diverse workforce and a work environment whereby all employees are treated with dignity, respect and fairness. Our Diversity Committee ensures that the LEO continually strives to foster a culture of inclusion and understanding. We value the unique talents and perspective of employees. LEO believes that a diverse workforce provides the opportunity for a multiplicity of viewpoints and ideas that can lead to creative and effective problem solving, mutual respect, teamwork and effective communication with the people we serve.
It is the policy of the LEO to pursue equal employment opportunity regardless of race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, height, weight, marital status, partisan considerations, national origin, age, genetic information or disability as defined by federal and state law in our relationship with applicants for employment, employees of the LEO, and the public.
