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State of NevadaEmployee HandbookDepartment of AdministrationDivision of Human Resource ManagementBlasdel Building209 East Musser Street, Suite 101Carson City, Nevada 89701-4204Grant Sawyer Building555 East Washington Avenue, Suite 1400Las Vegas, Nevada 89101-1046www.hr.nv.gov
OM· Ht N l RH10:1a N1111.mC'A1t'i I' S111 1.1 1CARSON CnY. Nt·VAt A 8970101,Mn- !775) 684-S670FAX55.'i f: i, 1 w ., fU ( ,lm,A\t·' :I t-" S t 'II I 51 00LA, Vin., N!.vAn,, 8910101 in 002) 486-2500F,, No 71l::!1486-2505No (775) 684-568]@l)ffire nf t4e lnuemnrDear State of Nevada Employees:Thank you for being one of the almost 18,000 employees who make up the team of Nevadansserving the citizens of our great state. You play a critical role in implementing the goals of yourdepartment and of state government, and we appreciate your dedicated service.The State ofNevada Employee Handbook provides an overview of important information relatedto your employment. It is not intended to address every detail about employment with the State ofNevada; however, it does provide a comprehensive overview and serves as a useful guide. It isimportant for you to be familiar with the information in this handbook, so please review itcarefully.In addition to the handbook, it is essential that you review and understand your department'sProhibitions and Penalties and your Work Performance Standards. Your agency personnel staff orHuman Resource Management can provide additional details and assistance relating to youremployment or inf01mation included in this handbook.Thank you for being a part of the State of Nevada and working towards our goal of continuing tomove forward. As a state employeet you make significant contributions to the welJ-being andquality of life for all Nevadans. We wish you continued success in your position and hope youcontinue to enjoy a.long darding career with the State of Nevada.Peter Long, AdministratoDepa1tment of Administra ·Division of Human Resource Management
CONTENTSHANDBOOK INTRODUCTION . 1FILLING VACANCIES . 2Job Announcements . 2Applications . 2Minimum Qualifications. 2Promotional Recruitments . 2Open Competitive Recruitments. 3Lists of Eligible Persons and Certification . 3Inquiry of Availability . 3Secondary Employment . 3The Americans with Disabilities Act . 4APPOINTMENTS AND PROBATIONARY PERIODS . 4New Hire . 4Reemployment . 4Reinstatement . 5Reappointment . 5Transfer . 5Demotion . 6Promotion . 6Other Appointments . 6Probationary Period/Status of Appointment . 6Acceptance of New Appointment . 6Nepotism/Dating Relationship. 7EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE AND DEVELOPMENT . 7Work Performance Standards . 7Performance Evaluation . 7Training . 7RECORDS . 8Employment Records . 8Public Records . 9POSITION CLASSIFICATION . 9COMPENSATION . 10Compensation, Benefits, and Leave Summary . 10Payday . 11Rate of Pay . 12“Off-the-Clock” Work Prohibited . 12Merit Pay Increase . 12Overtime . 12Payment for Holidays . 13Call Back Pay . 13Shift Differential . 13Standby Pay . 13Per Diem and Travel . 13Fleet Services. 13INSURANCE BENEFITS . 14Health Plan Options for Active Employees . 14Health Savings Account (HSA) . 14Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA) . 14Benefits Eligibility. 14i
Start of Coverage . 15Initial Enrollment for Active Employees . 15Default Enrollment for Active Employees . 15Employee/Employer Premium Cost Share . 15Basic Life Insurance . 15Long Term Disability Insurance . 15Supplemental Life Insurance . 15Basic Life and Supplemental Life Insurance Portability and Conversion Rights . 16Voluntary Short Term Disability . 16Long Term Care Insurance . 16Flexible Spending Accounts . 16Coverage for Survivors of Active Employees . 17Retiree Coverage for Employees Initially Hired on or after January 1, 2010. 17Retiree Coverage for Employees Initially Hired on or after January 1, 2012. 17Exception . 17Health Insurance Benefits for Eligible Pre-Medicare Retirees . 17Health Insurance Benefits for Eligible Medicare Retirees. 18RETIREMENT PROGRAM. 18Membership . 18Contributions . 18Service Retirement . 19Disability Retirement . 20Survivor Benefits . 20Deferred Compensation . 21ADDITIONAL BENEFIT PROGRAMS . 21Workers’ Compensation and Disability . 21Employee Assistance Program . 22Good Government, Great Employees Award . 23Fraud Hotline . 23ATTENDANCE AND LEAVE . 23Hours of Employment . 23Time and Attendance Records . 23Annual Leave. 24Sick Leave . 24Maternity Leave. 24Family Illness . 25Death in the Family . 25Sick Leave Payoff. 25Employee Rights Under the Family and Medical Leave Act . 26Holidays. 28Catastrophic Leave . 29Administrative Leave with Pay . 30Civil Leave with Pay . 31Military Leave . 32Release Time for State Examinations . 32Leave of Absence without Pay . 32Shift Trading . 33Reporting Absences . 33Benefits Relating to Domestic Violence . 33FEDERAL LAWS AND STATE POLICIES . 33Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action. 33Sexual Harassment and Discrimination Policy . 34SAFETY AND HEALTH PROGRAMS . 34ii
Workplace Violence . 35Alcohol and Drug-Free Workplace . 35Driving State Owned Vehicles or Personal Vehicle for Official State Business . 36Smoking Policy . 36EMPLOYEE ORGANIZATIONS . 37PROHIBITIONS AND PENALTIES . 37Disclosure of Improper Governmental Action . 37Discipline. 38Policy on Honorarium . 38Political Activity .
State of Nevada. Employee Handbook. Department of Administration Division of Human Resource Manage
