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Annual leave isn’t the only time-off option available to State of Missouri team members. In fact, the State offers twelve additional types of leave designed to support you through life’s everyday needs, major milestones, and unexpected challenges. These leave options reflect a commitment to supporting team members both at work and beyond. Below is an overview of the additional leave types available. |
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Sick Leave: Used for personal illness, medical appointments, or caring for an ill family member. Fun fact, at retirement, your unused sick leave can be converted into credited service, in increments of 168 hours, to increase your monthly retirement benefit amount.
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Personal Wellness Leave: Allows team members to use up to one hour of accrued sick leave per month for personal wellness activities that support overall well-being.
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Bereavement Leave: Provides time off to grieve and attend services following the death of an eligible family member.
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Parental Leave: Available to team members following the birth, adoption, or placement of a child.
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Military Leave: Supports team members who serve in the military by providing job protections and applicable benefits during service.
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Disaster Relief Leave: Available for team members who are involved in disaster response or recovery efforts.
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Emergency Services Leave: Covers time off for team members who serve as emergency responders during qualifying emergencies.
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Family and Medical Leave (FMLA – Unpaid): Provides unpaid, job-protected leave for qualifying family and medical reasons under federal law.
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Leave of Absence Without Pay: Additional unpaid leave that may be requested when other leave options have been exhausted or do not apply.
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Share Leave – Foster Care or Adoption: Allows team members to donate accrued leave to a coworker who is fostering or adopting a child.
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Share Leave – Catastrophic Illness or Injury: Gives team members the opportunity to donate leave to a colleague facing a serious illness or injury.
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Election Leave: Provides up to three hours of paid leave to vote, unless three consecutive nonworking hours are available while polls are open.
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Leave eligibility and application may vary by agency. For details on how each type of leave applies to you, review your agency policy manual or reach out to your supervisor or Human Resources office. You can also learn more, here! |
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You don’t need more time, you need intention. Choose one habit this week that supports balance, whether that’s movement, rest, or disconnecting after work. |
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Balance in Action: Chair Yoga Break
Finding balance during the workday doesn’t have to be complicated. Take a few minutes to reset with this quick, desk-friendly chair yoga break. Move at your own pace and skip anything that doesn’t feel right for you. Try one, or try them all:
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Neck Release:
Sit tall and gently tilt your head toward one shoulder. Hold for a few breaths, then switch sides.
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Seated Side Stretch:
Raise one arm overhead and gently lean to the opposite side. Hold, then switch.
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Seated Twist:
With both feet on the floor, gently twist your torso to one side, using the chair back for support. Switch sides.
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Shoulder Rolls:
Roll your shoulders up, back, and down 5 times. Reverse direction.
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Ankle Circles:
Lift one foot slightly off the floor and rotate your ankle in circles. Switch feet.
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Even a few minutes of movement can help release tension and refocus your energy! |
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