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  Category: Department of Human Resources


Governor Carney, Lawmakers Announce Support for Paid Parental Leave for State Workers

Department of Human Resources | Department of Labor | Governor John Carney | Lt. Governor Bethany Hall-Long | Office of the Governor | Office of the Lieutenant Governor | Date Posted: Tuesday, January 9, 2018

Proposal offers 12 weeks of paid parental leave, would make Delaware the 6th state to offer the benefit to public workers DOVER, Del. – Governor John Carney joined members of the General Assembly on Tuesday to call for passage of legislation that would offer 12 weeks of paid parental leave to state workers. The bill, […]




Jan. 5: State offices closed in Sussex until 4:30 p.m., employees are to report for 4:30 p.m. shifts

Department of Human Resources | Governor John Carney | Kent County | New Castle County | News | Office of the Governor | Sussex County | Weather | Date Posted: Friday, January 5, 2018

State of Delaware – Severe Weather Conditions & Emergencies (SWCE) Alert State of Delaware offices in Sussex County will remain closed through 4:30 p.m. on Friday, January 5, 2018. Non-essential employees who live or work in Sussex County are not to report to work for this period. Non-essential employees who work other shifts are to […]




State of Delaware offices to remain closed in all three counties through 11:59 p.m. on Thursday, January 4, 2018

Department of Human Resources | Governor John Carney | Kent County | New Castle County | News | Office of the Governor | Sussex County | Weather | Date Posted: Thursday, January 4, 2018

State of Delaware – Severe Weather Conditions & Emergencies (SWCE) Alert State of Delaware offices will remain closed in all three counties through 11:59 p.m. on Thursday, January 4, 2018.  Non-essential employees are not to report to work for this period. Essential employees are to report as scheduled. All employees should continue to check for updates. http://de.gov/closings




Governor Carney Announces Appointment of Chief Diversity Officer

Department of Human Resources | Governor John Carney | Kent County | New Castle County | News | Office of the Governor | Sussex County | Date Posted: Friday, December 8, 2017

Keith Hunt, who brings strategic human resources experience, starts December 18 WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney on Friday announced the appointment of Keith Hunt to serve as the State of Delaware’s first Chief Diversity Officer. Hunt will lead the state’s efforts to define and cultivate equity, diversity, and inclusion throughout state government. Hunt, who […]







  Category: Department of Human Resources

Governor Carney, Lawmakers Announce Support for Paid Parental Leave for State Workers

Department of Human Resources | Department of Labor | Governor John Carney | Lt. Governor Bethany Hall-Long | Office of the Governor | Office of the Lieutenant Governor | Date Posted: Tuesday, January 9, 2018

Proposal offers 12 weeks of paid parental leave, would make Delaware the 6th state to offer the benefit to public workers DOVER, Del. – Governor John Carney joined members of the General Assembly on Tuesday to call for passage of legislation that would offer 12 weeks of paid parental leave to state workers. The bill, […]




Jan. 5: State offices closed in Sussex until 4:30 p.m., employees are to report for 4:30 p.m. shifts

Department of Human Resources | Governor John Carney | Kent County | New Castle County | News | Office of the Governor | Sussex County | Weather | Date Posted: Friday, January 5, 2018

State of Delaware – Severe Weather Conditions & Emergencies (SWCE) Alert State of Delaware offices in Sussex County will remain closed through 4:30 p.m. on Friday, January 5, 2018. Non-essential employees who live or work in Sussex County are not to report to work for this period. Non-essential employees who work other shifts are to […]




State of Delaware offices to remain closed in all three counties through 11:59 p.m. on Thursday, January 4, 2018

Department of Human Resources | Governor John Carney | Kent County | New Castle County | News | Office of the Governor | Sussex County | Weather | Date Posted: Thursday, January 4, 2018

State of Delaware – Severe Weather Conditions & Emergencies (SWCE) Alert State of Delaware offices will remain closed in all three counties through 11:59 p.m. on Thursday, January 4, 2018.  Non-essential employees are not to report to work for this period. Essential employees are to report as scheduled. All employees should continue to check for updates. http://de.gov/closings




Governor Carney Announces Appointment of Chief Diversity Officer

Department of Human Resources | Governor John Carney | Kent County | New Castle County | News | Office of the Governor | Sussex County | Date Posted: Friday, December 8, 2017

Keith Hunt, who brings strategic human resources experience, starts December 18 WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney on Friday announced the appointment of Keith Hunt to serve as the State of Delaware’s first Chief Diversity Officer. Hunt will lead the state’s efforts to define and cultivate equity, diversity, and inclusion throughout state government. Hunt, who […]