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Benefits
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When Eligible
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Paid By
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What is Provided
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Health Insurance
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First day of the month following thirty days employment/eligibility
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City pays cost of individual coverage; employee pays cost of dependent coverage
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Comprehensive package of health care benefits. Prescription plan included.
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Dental Insurance
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First day of the month following thirty days employment/eligibility
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City pays cost of individual coverage; employee pays cost of dependent coverage
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$50.00 deductible, max $1,000 per calendar year. One free cleaning every six months.
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Basic Life Insurance
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First day of the month following thirty days employment/eligibility
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City pays for individual coverage only
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Face amount is $20,000. Policy includes accidental death and dismemberment coverage.
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Optional Life Insurance
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First day of the month following thirty days employment/eligibility
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VOLUNTARY BENEFIT
Employee pays
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Coverage varies, depending on option selected
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Disability Income Plan
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First day of the month following thirty days employment/eligibility
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VOLUNTARY BENEFIT
Employee pays
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Coverage varies, depending on option selected
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Employees’ Retirement System
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Immediately
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City and Employee
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State retirement benefits
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Death Benefit – Retirement System
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After one year as a contributing member
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City
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Benefit payment equals compensation earned in previous 12 months or last calendar year, max $50,000
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NC401(k) or Deferred Compensation Plan
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Immediately
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City and Employee
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Choice of NC401(k) or 457 for voluntary contributions. City will match up to 3% of employee contribution to NC401(k) or 457 (Deferred Comp)
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Social Security
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Immediately
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City and Employee
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Federal Social Security and Medicare
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Worker’s Compensation
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Immediately
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City
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Covered for injury/disability while on duty
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Education –Tuition Assistance Program
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After successful completion of probationary period
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City
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Tuition reimbursement (maximum $350.00) when funds are available – and upon passing grade for job-related courses
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Vacation Leave **
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Begin earning hours beginning first day of employment; may be used after 6 months of employment
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City
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Accrual rate is based on number of hours worked for the position and number of years of employment
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Holidays
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Immediately
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City
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11 paid holidays per year
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Sick Leave **
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Begin earning hours beginning first day of employment; may used after 30 days of employment
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City
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Accrual rate based on number of hours worked for the position
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Family and Medical Leave **
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After 12 month of employment; must have worked at least 1250 hrs during the preceding 12 month period
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City and Employee
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Up to 12 weeks of FMLA without pay for birth of child, placement of adopted child, to care for relative with serious health condition or for serious personal illness. Must use accumulated sick/vacation leave before going on LWOP.
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