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Additional Benefits

<p class="pb-6">Part of the Total Value of working for the state means that you benefit from taking time off when you need it. It also means taking advantage of our Work and Life programs. Take time to learn about:</p><ul class="list-disc list-outside mb-6 ml-6"><li class="mb-2"><a href="https://www.mybenefits.myflorida.com/work_and_life/additional_benefits/holidays" class="underline text-blue-500 transition-colors ease-in-out duration-500 hover:text-blue-400">Paid holidays</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.mybenefits.myflorida.com/work_and_life/additional_benefits/paid_leave_of_absence" class="underline text-blue-500 transition-colors ease-in-out duration-500 hover:text-blue-400">paid leave options</a></li><li class="mb-2">The State Personnel System&nbsp;<a href="https://www.mybenefits.myflorida.com/work_and_life/additional_benefits/leaves_of_absence" class="underline text-blue-500 transition-colors ease-in-out duration-500 hover:text-blue-400">leave of absence</a>&nbsp;options</li><li class="mb-2">Our&nbsp;<a href="https://www.mybenefits.myflorida.com/work_and_life/additional_benefits/employee_assistance_program" class="underline text-blue-500 transition-colors ease-in-out duration-500 hover:text-blue-400">Employee Assistance Program</a></li><li class="mb-2">The <a href="https://www.mybenefits.myflorida.com/work_and_life/additional_benefits/state_tuition_waiver" class="underline text-blue-500 transition-colors ease-in-out duration-500 hover:text-blue-400">State Tuition Waiver</a>&nbsp;program</li><li class="mb-2">The State Personnel System&nbsp;<a href="https://www.mybenefits.myflorida.com/work_and_life/additional_benefits/telework" class="underline text-blue-500 transition-colors ease-in-out duration-500 hover:text-blue-400">Telework</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.mybenefits.myflorida.com/work_and_life/additional_benefits/flexible_work_schedules" class="underline text-blue-500 transition-colors ease-in-out duration-500 hover:text-blue-400">Flexible Work Schedule</a>&nbsp;programs</li></ul>


Life Events

<p class="pb-6">Planned or not, life happens. As things change in your personal life, you may need to make decisions about your benefits, update your personal records or take other actions.</p><p class="pb-6">This Life Events section helps you think through what you need to do when common events occur.</p><ul class="list-disc list-outside mb-6 ml-6"><li class="mb-2"><a href="https://www.mybenefits.myflorida.com/work_and_life/life_events/leaving_state_employment" class="underline text-blue-500 transition-colors ease-in-out duration-500 hover:text-blue-400">Leaving State Employment</a></li><li class="mb-2"><a href="https://www.mybenefits.myflorida.com/work_and_life/life_events/moving_to_a_different_agency" class="underline text-blue-500 transition-colors ease-in-out duration-500 hover:text-blue-400">Moving to a Different Agency</a></li><li class="mb-2"><a href="https://www.mybenefits.myflorida.com/work_and_life/life_events/getting_married" class="underline text-blue-500 transition-colors ease-in-out duration-500 hover:text-blue-400">Getting Married</a></li><li class="mb-2"><a href="https://www.mybenefits.myflorida.com/work_and_life/life_events/adopting_a_child" class="underline text-blue-500 transition-colors ease-in-out duration-500 hover:text-blue-400">Adopting a Child</a></li><li class="mb-2"><a href="https://www.mybenefits.myflorida.com/work_and_life/life_events/having_a_baby" class="underline text-blue-500 transition-colors ease-in-out duration-500 hover:text-blue-400">Having a Baby</a></li><li class="mb-2"><a href="https://www.mybenefits.myflorida.com/myhealth/qualifying_status_changes_events_to_make_plan_changes" class="underline text-blue-500 transition-colors ease-in-out duration-500 hover:text-blue-400">Dependent Eligibility Changes</a></li><li class="mb-2"><a href="https://www.mybenefits.myflorida.com/work_and_life/life_events/getting_a_divorce" class="underline text-blue-500 transition-colors ease-in-out duration-500 hover:text-blue-400">Getting a Divorce</a></li><li class="mb-2"><a href="https://www.mybenefits.myflorida.com/work_and_life/life_events/death_in_the_family" class="underline text-blue-500 transition-colors ease-in-out duration-500 hover:text-blue-400">Death in the Family</a></li><li class="mb-2"><a href="https://www.mybenefits.myflorida.com/work_and_life/life_events/paid_leave_of_absence" class="underline text-blue-500 transition-colors ease-in-out duration-500 hover:text-blue-400">Paid Leave of Absence</a></li><li class="mb-2"><a href="https://www.mybenefits.myflorida.com/work_and_life/life_events/start_the_retirement_process" class="underline text-blue-500 transition-colors ease-in-out duration-500 hover:text-blue-400">Start the Retirement Process</a></li></ul>


Making a Difference

        
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<h5 class="font-bold text-lg mb-4 leading-6 font-display text-blue-500"><strong>Mentor and Volunteer Administrative Leave&nbsp;</strong>&nbsp;</h5><p class="pb-6">Volunteering provides personal growth opportunities, helping individuals develop skills and build confidence while investing in their communities.</p><p class="pb-6">State Personnel System employees may use up to one hour of administrative leave per week for volunteer work in programs that support their community in accordance with Rule 60L-34.0071(3)(i), Florida Administrative Code.</p><h5 class="font-bold text-lg mb-4 leading-6 font-display text-blue-500"><strong>Qualifying volunteer activities include:</strong>&nbsp;</h5><ul class="list-disc list-outside mb-6 ml-6"><li class="mb-2">Mentoring, tutoring, guest speaking, or providing related services in an established mentoring program serving a school district.</li><li class="mb-2">Participating in community service programs that meet child, elder, or human needs.</li></ul><p class="pb-6">In the last four years, State Personnel System employees volunteered over 36,000 hours contributing to community programs or serving as a mentors, tutors, or school guest speakers.</p><h5 class="font-bold text-lg mb-4 leading-6 font-display text-blue-500"><strong>For State Personnel System Employees</strong></h5><ul class="list-disc list-outside mb-6 ml-6"><li class="mb-2"><a href="/content/download/170993/file/VolunteerLeaveUseFAQ.pdf" target="_blank" class="underline text-blue-500 transition-colors ease-in-out duration-500 hover:text-blue-400">FAQ</a></li><li class="mb-2"><a href="/content/download/140730/file/Employee%20User%20Guide%2001-22-2018%20FINAL%20Updated%2002-11-18.pdf" target="_blank" title="Employee User Guide" class="underline text-blue-500 transition-colors ease-in-out duration-500 hover:text-blue-400">Instructions for Logging Hours in the Timesheet</a></li><li class="mb-2"><a href="https://cc-dms-storage.s3.amazonaws.com/main/images/1/7/4/3/8793471-1-eng-US/0e1882560913-Volunteer_Flyer_Update05.14.25.png" target="_blank" title="Volunteer Flyer Update05.14.25.png" class="underline text-blue-500 transition-colors ease-in-out duration-500 hover:text-blue-400">Volunteer Flyer</a></li></ul><p class="pb-6">Information about mentor and volunteer administrative leave for Human Resource Offices is available <a href="https://www.dms.myflorida.com/workforce_operations/state_human_resource_management/for_state_personnel_system_hr_practitioners/attendance_and_leave/administrative_leave" target="_blank" title="Administrative Leave" class="underline text-blue-500 transition-colors ease-in-out duration-500 hover:text-blue-400">here</a>.</p>


Work and Life Contacts

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<p class="pb-6">Call Monday&ndash;Friday<br>8 a.m.&ndash;6 p.m. ET<br>866-663-4735 (TTY 866-221-0268)</p><p class="pb-6"><strong><sub>Mail Documents to:</sub></strong><br><sub>People First Service Center</sub><br><sub>P.O. Box 6830</sub><br><sub>Tallahassee, FL 32314</sub></p><p class="pb-6"><strong><sub>Mail Payments to:</sub></strong><br><sub>People First Service Center</sub><br><sub>P.O. Box 5437</sub><br><sub>Tallahassee, FL 32314</sub><br><br><strong>Address Correction: It is important for you to keep your address updated in People First. If your address in not current, you may not receive important information. A current address ensures you receive your State Group Insurance information, including benefit plan documents and changes, member identification cards, and proof of insurance coverage.</strong></p>


Work and Life

We are always looking for a balance in today’s fast-paced world. Finding time to maintain a career and a personal life is no exception. Use our Work and Life site to get more information about opportunities the State of Florida offers employees to help them achieve that balance.