If you are working toward PSLF, you should complete and submit a PSLF Certification and Application form annually. You can do this through the Department of Education’s PSLF Help Tool, or by downloading and completing a blank form directly from the U.S. Department of Education. You will need to contact the LHRO office to complete the employment verification section.
General Benefits
Working at the Wisconsin State Legislature provides you access to a wide-range of benefits, which includes health, financial, other insurance coverage, wellbeing, education, and commuter benefits. Our full-time staff earn, at a minimum, 2 weeks of vacation each year, 130 hours of sick leave that can be carried over, and 36 hours of personal time.
Additional Benefits
You can find additional benefit information in the At a Glance Guide above including Income Continuation Insurance, Life Insurance, Accident Coverage, Long Term Care, and College Savings Plans.
Vacation
The Wisconsin State Legislature offers a variety of paid leave benefits to employees, including:
- Vacation
- Personal Holidays
- Sick Leave
- Paid Legal Holidays
- Other Leave Benefits (FMLA, Military Leave, Jury Duty, Poll Worker, Bereavement, etc.)
Specific information regarding vacation hour accrual, carryover, personal time, and sick leave hours will depend on the Legislative house or the service agency.
PSLF
As a state employee, you may be eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program (PSLF). PSLF allows you to receive forgiveness of the remaining balance of your qualifying loans after you have made 120 qualifying monthly payments while working full time for the state.