Military Leaves of Absence

Employees who are members of military reserve or National Guard units may receive orders for active duty as part of the Presidential activation for service. During a military leave of absence an employee's service, seniority, any scheduled salary increase, vacation, and sick leave credits will continue to accrue at the normal rate. Employees in probationary or trainee status will retain the balance of time remaining in these appointments upon return from active military duty.

Employees on military leave of absence are entitled to continue group insurance benefits including the health, dental, vision, and life insurance from the State of Illinois for the duration of the active service However, employees must continue to pay their salary-based contribution. Other options that are available concerning insurance benefits must be discussed with the Insurance and Benefits office by contacting the HRS Service Center.

Procedures for Leaves and Time Off