Excess annual leave must be used on or before Friday, January 11, 2019, to avoid forfeiture of the excess hours. For agencies, boards and commissions under the State Personnel System, the maximum number of annual leave hours an employee may carry over into a new calendar year is 320 hours for uncovered employees and 240 hours for covered employees. Any hours in excess of the maximum carryover limits are subject to forfeiture. Employees and managers can monitor annual leave balances by logging in to YES and clicking on Leave Activity.
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Excess Annual Leave - Final Reminder
Posted on 11/19/2018
The Annual Flu Vaccine Program is September 1 through December 31, 2018
Posted on 09/21/2018
State of Arizona employees and Benefit Options members (retirees, spouses and dependents ages 4 and older) can receive a FREE flue shot through the Benefit Options Flu Shot Program. For a clinic near you, visit the work-site or the public clinic schedule. No appointment necessary.
Work-site flu clinics are available through 12/4/18, and Healthwaves Public Flu Clinics are available through 12/31/18.
Click HERE for event schedule.
Questions? Email: [email protected]
Excess Annual Leave is Subject to Forfeiture
Posted on 09/14/2018
Employees are expected to manage and use their annual leave throughout the year to ensure any excess annual leave is used by the end of the year. For agencies, boards and commissions under the State Personnel System, the maximum number of annual leave hours an employee may carry over into a new calendar year is 320 hours for uncovered employees and 240 hours for covered employees. Any hours in excess of the maximum carryover limits are subject to forfeiture.
It is important that employees be aware of their annual leave balances through the remainder of the year and schedule leave with their supervisor, so that impacts on end of year coverage will be minimal and carryover exception requests are reduced significantly. There should not be any expectation that unused excess leave will be approved for carryover, even if it has been in the past. Employees and managers can monitor annual leave balances by logging on to YES and clicking on Leave Activity.
SPS Employee Handbook Updated
Posted on 08/22/2018
SPS Employee Handbook Updated
ADOA Human Resources Division has updated the State Personnel System (SPS) Employee Handbook. The changes are minimal and include the following:
- Updated information regarding TraCorp (employee training) login method
- Updated the employee discounts section to a generic message advising employees to check the Benefits website for available discounts
- Updated the method for an employee to determine their FLSA status (exempt or non-exempt)
- Clarified that family sick leave is part of an employee's own available sick leave balance
- Replaced the outdated FMLA poster at the end of the handbook with the current FMLA poster
Care at Your Convenience with Doctor on Demand (DOD)
Posted on 03/16/2018
During cold and flu season, see a doctor from the comfort of your home or office. It is the same price as an office visit copay for you and your covered dependents.
For more information, please see the attached flier or visit ADOA Benefit Options Wellness.
Preventing Inappropriate Behavior and Workplace Harassment Training
Posted on 01/02/2018
Beginning in January 2018, all State Personnel System (SPS) employees are required to complete the state’s enhanced workplace harassment prevention training.
The 30-minute on-line training course, Preventing Inappropriate Behavior and Workplace Harassment (LAW1006EMP), must be completed between January 2, and March 30, 2018. Completion of workplace harassment prevention training will be an annual requirement going forward.
It is important that employees understand how harassment negatively affects the work environment for everyone and interferes with our ability to get work done. This training will help you identify appropriate and inappropriate workplace conduct and provide guidance on steps to take if you are the target of or witness harassing behavior.
Annual harassment prevention training is MANDATORY for all SPS employees. For additional information and step-by-step instructions for accessing and completing the training, please click HERE.
If you work for a non-SPS agency, different requirements may apply. Your agency’s Human Resources office will be able to clarify this information for you.
Tax Form 1095-C Mailed to Employees’ Homes
Posted on 02/03/2017
The Affordable Care Act (ACA) requires certain employers, including the State of Arizona, to offer health insurance to full-time employees and their dependents, and to provide a Form 1095-C to applicable employees. 1095-C forms for the 2016 tax year have been mailed to employees’ home addresses, so you may have already received your form, or you should receive it within the next few days.
If you have questions about your Form 1095-C, or if you believe you should have received a 1095-C but did not, please contact the Benefits Services Division at 602-542-5008 or [email protected]. For more information about the ACA, visit the Benefits Services Division at www.benefitoptions.az.gov and then click the Affordable Care Act link. Any tax related questions should be directed to your personal tax advisor.
Civic Duty Leave for Voting
Posted on 10/31/2016
As you know, Tuesday, November 8, 2016, is the General Election and all state government employees are encouraged to vote. Pursuant to State laws and rules, state employees may receive paid leave in order to exercise their voting privileges under certain conditions. For more information regarding civic duty leave for the purpose of voting, click here.
