Human Resource Services

Benefits of Working for the EDD

Our employees work hard and they deserve to be rewarded. As a State agency, we are committed to rewarding our employees with more than a paycheck. In addition to competitive wages, our employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that is designed to meet the needs of today's workforce.

Health and Well-Being

• Dental Insurance - Employees and their eligible dependents can choose the dental plan right for them. The State may pay up to 100 percent of the premiums depending on the plan selected.
• Employee Assistance Program - Confidential consultation, assessment, and referrals are available, as well as support groups, wellness programs, and noontime meetings and seminars.
• Health Insurance - Choose from a variety of health benefit plans for you and your family. The State may pay up to 100 percent of the premiums depending on the plan selected.
• Vision Care Insurance - As a State employee, you are automatically enrolled into the State's Vision Program.

Paid and Unpaid Leaves

• Bereavement Leave - As a State employee, you are allowed paid time off if a member of your immediate family dies.
• Family, Parental, and Other Leave - Up to one year unpaid leave.
• Holidays - 13 paid holidays per year, plus one personal holiday.
• Jury Duty - In general, if you are called for jury duty, you serve with no loss in pay as long as you remit to the state any fees received for jury duty.
• Military Leave - Up to 30 calendar days with pay for military leave each year if you meet specific requirements.
• Sick Leave - Earn sick leave each month to provide income protection in the event of illness or injury.
• Vacation - Enjoy paid vacation each year, based upon years of employment.

Savings and Retirement Plans

• Retirement Plans - A choice of plans to help you meet your goals. Your pension grows as your career grows with us. Visit CalPERS for more information.
• Savings Plus - In addition to our Retirement Plans, the State offers a 457 Deferred Compensation plan and a 401K plan for customized savings. Visit DPA for more information on savings plus plans.
• ScholarShare Program - Tax deferred college savings for your children.

Other Benefits

• Credit Union - Credit Union membership is open to all of our employees.
• Educational Reimbursement - Partial educational reimbursement for college classes or training that are career related and for upward mobility.
• FlexElect - Receive extra cash if you already have medical and/or dental coverage through another source.
• Flexible Work Arrangements - In some cases, alternative work arrangements such as flextime, job sharing, and alternative work schedules, can help employees balance career and family life.
• Group Legal Plan - Affordable and covers most legal situations.
• Long-Term Care - Affordable comprehensive plans available.
• Merit Salary Adjustment - Annual 5 percent increase after 12 months of satisfactory performance, as certified by your supervisor, until maximum salary is reached.
• Transfer and Advancement Opportunities - Make the most out of your career with a wide range of flexible career choices and transfer and promotional opportunities throughout California.
• And More!