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Understanding the Merit System


Audience:

New York State employees.




Description:

Since most state employees are in the classified service their career mobility options are governed by the Merit System. This workshop teaches State employees how the Merit System works.

Topics:

  • The importance of taking examinations
  • Eligible lists and the selection process
  • Leaves of absence
  • Probation
  • Voluntary transfers
  • Reinstatements

Available Format(s):

Recorded webinar available here* or on the Statewide Learning Management System (SLMS). Please note, if you are viewing this webinar as part of a training curriculum, please log into SLMS to view the webinar.

*Webinar updated, August 2017 with branding, content remains the same.

In person workshops are also available and held upon agency request. Agency Human Resource Offices should call or e-mail CMO to request a workshop.