This information is designed for employees and management who need information about leave codes used for proper time reporting in the state’s payroll system. These codes are the same whether time is entered and approved through ESS or paper timesheets. Proper understanding by employees and management of the different leave codes helps the judiciary comply with the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and ensures effective use of payroll expenditures. Please take the time to make sure you understand what you are looking at when you see leave codes and learn what you should do when you use and see certain codes.

We have created a common Leave Code sheet to help you decide which code should be used.