Welcome to The Florida Retirement System (FRS). All employees have two choices of retirement plans: The FRS Pension Plan and the FRS Investment Plan. Your employer contributes the majority of your FRS retirement plan savings. A mandatory 3% pretax contribution is directed from your paycheck into your retirement account. For additional information on these great plans visit the Florida Retirement System website at www.MyFRS.com. New FRS members enrolling in the Pension plan qualify for a benefit after 8 years of service; those enrolling in the Investment Plan qualify for a benefit after 1 year.
Transfer of Unused Sick Leave within State Government. An employee who moves from one position in state government to another position in state government, may be credited by the receiving agency with all unused sick leave not paid. An employee who resigns from a city or county governmental authority within 31 calendar days, may, at the discretion of the State Attorney, be credited with up to a maximum of 480 hours of unused sick leave that was accrued while employed by the other organization.
Annual Leave. All full-time employees who are filling established positions shall earn annual leave as shown:
Creditable Service Hours Per Month Creditable Service Hours Per Month
0 through 3 years 8 hrs., 40 min. = 13 days per year Years 6, 7, and 8 13.25 hours = 20 days per year
Years 4 and 5 10 hours = 15 days per year 9 years and over 16:40 hours = 25 days per year
Part-time employees will earn leave time on a pro-rated basis according to number of hours worked.
Personal Day. A personal day is earned on July 1st of each year and must be used by June 30th of the following year.
Sick Leave. Full-time employees shall be credited with 8 hours and 40 minutes per month of sick leave, equaling 13 days per year. Part-time employees will earn leave time on a pro-rated basis according to number of hours worked. After ten years of service, a departing employee will be compensated for 25% of their accrued sick leave, not to exceed 480 hours.
Direct Deposit. Direct deposit is required for monthly payroll (paid on last working day of the month).
Health Insurance. No waiting period for employees to enroll in health insurance. Coverage can begin as early as 2nd month of employment (following payroll premium deduction). Visit www.MyBenefits.MyFlorida.com/ for more information.
Other Benefits
Supplemental Insurance Life Insurance Education Benefits Deferred Compensation Suncoast Credit Union Savings Bonds Employee Assistance Program Flexible Benefits *Bar Dues Paid *Disability Insurance
*State Group Disability Plan and Paid Bar Dues for Assistant State Attorneys
Holidays. The following holidays shall be observed as paid holidays:
New Year’s Day Memorial Day Rosh Hashanah Friday After Thanksgiving
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Independence Day Veterans Day Christmas Eve Day
Presidents’ Day Juneteenth Thanksgiving Day Christmas Day
Good Friday Labor Day
Plus, any other day designated by the State Attorney