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Wednesday, October 14, 2026

New Employee Orientation - Michigan (.gov)

New Hire Forms

1. New Hires Only: Please do your part and complete New Hire Forms though your State of Michigan NEOGOV account. https://login.neogov.com/signin?siteCode=ON

2. Review your Benefit Options online.

Introduction to Employee Benefits

State employment benefits include everything from health insurance to retirement income and are worth about 40% of your salary.

This page gives a brief explanation of some of the benefits that are provided by the State of Michigan according to union contracts or Civil Service Rules. See details on these and other employment information at www.michigan.gov/mdcs and click on "New Hire Orientation."

Leave Time

Full time employees receive between 15 and 35 vacation leave days per year. Employees also receive 13 sick days per year, and employees receive 8 hours of leave to participate in certain school functions or community activities. Employees may also qualify for up to 12 weeks of unpaid leave for certain family or medical situations. This benefit is not available to student assistants.

Holidays

State employees receive 12 scheduled holidays each year, which include New Years Eve Day and New Years Day, Christmas Eve Day and Christmas Day, Memorial Day, and Veterans Day just to name a few. This benefit is not available to student assistants.

Alternative Work Schedules

Flexible work schedules and telecommuting options are available in many jobs.

Insurance and Other Benefits

Insurances include health, vision, dental and life. Employees...



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