Health Insurance - Full-time employees are eligible to enroll in one of the
health insurance plans provided by the state. Employees have a choice of several
plans.
Life Insurance - All full-time employees are immediately covered by a term
life insurance policy equal to 150% of each employee's annual rate of compensation.
Full-time employees may elect to purchase additional life insurance coverage
at a group rate.
Disability Insurance - All full-time employees have long term disability insurance
coverage. The entire cost of the coverage is paid by the agency.
Deferred Compensation - A voluntary contribution retirement plan available
to full-time employees.
HealthQuest - State implemented health promotion program.
Savings Bonds - Optional purchase of bonds through payroll deduction.
KanElect - Flexible benefits program offered by the state which allows for
employees to pay for health insurance premiums, and certain health care and
dependent care expenses with pretax dollars.
Direct Deposit - Employees may choose to have their paycheck deposited into
a savings and/or checking account.
Worker's Compensation - Covers all state employees. An insurance plan provided
by the state to provide possible benefits for personal injury caused by or arising
out of and in the course of employment.
Tuition Reimbursement - Full-time employees may participate in the college tuition reimbursement program.
Parking - Discounted parking rates are available to full-time employees.
Holidays and Leave Time
State Holidays - The state normally provides eight paid holidays per year.
Discretionary Holiday - Each full-time employee is granted one discretionary
holiday per calendar year. (certain restrictions apply)
Funeral or Death Leave - Up to six working days of leave with pay may be granted
for the death of a close relative.
Family/Volunteer Leave - Each full-time employee is granted up to eight hours
of paid leave per calendar year to 1) attend a recognized charitable activity involving
a family member or 2) volunteer for activities of the employee's choice.
Sick Leave - Full-time employees accumulate up to 3.7 hours of sick leave
per 80 hours per pay period.
Vacation Leave - Full-time employees with less than five years of service
accumulate vacation leave up to 3.7 hours of leave per 80 hours per pay period.
The rate of accrual increases after 5 years, after 10 years and once again after
15 years.
