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ESS: Frequently Asked Questions 

The standard features of Employee Self Service (ESS) are available to employees of all state agencies.  The ESS Leave system is available only to employees of agencies that have requested and completed the implementation process.  

We've organized the questions about ESS into the following categories:


  • General Questions relating to all state employees  (Using the ESS Portal, updating personal data, and reviewing your earning statements.)
  • Questions relating to the implementation and use of ESS Leave System 
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ESS User Instructions

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ESS Leave Tool -- How to get on board

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