The State of Georgia provides different types of paid time off for eligible employees. This includes, but is not limited to, the following:

  • Annual – provided to use for vacations or other personal reasons
  • Sick – provided to use for medical needs for employee and/or immediate family members
  • Education Support – provided to use for activities directly related to student achievement and academic support in Georgia
  • Paid Parental Leave – provided to use for eligible qualifying life events (e.g., the birth of the employee’s child)

More information regarding all the leave options available to you will be provided during the new employee onboarding session. Additional information can also be found here: State Personnel Board Rule 478-1-.16 - Absence From Work.