EMPLOYEE BENEFIT SUMMARY

(All benefits listed below apply to PERMANENT, FULL TIME employees) 

Benefits	When Eligible	You Receive
Annual Leave	1st pay period	100 hours per year with increases at 3, 8 and 15 years of service.  Maximum accrual:  240 hours
Sick Leave	1st pay period of employment	4 hours per pay period, 96 hours per year.  Maximum accrual:  600 hours
Sick Leave Recognition	Exempt: Dec 1-Nov 30 Non-Exempt (hourly):   Nov 22 - Nov 21	Employees are eligible for quarterly and annual recognition if sick leave is not used.  FT:  $40 per quarter
Holidays	Upon Employment	10 paid holidays per year: 7 holidays when the District is closed; 3 Floating Holidays – ML King Day, Presidents’ Day, and Veteran’s Day
Medical & Dental Insurance	1st of month following hire date	Employees must apply for coverage.  Library District and employee share the cost.
Long Term Disability Insurance	1st of month following hire date	Continuation of 60% of base salary due to illness or injury lasting 90+ days.  District pays for the insurance.
Life Insurance	1st of month following hire date	Term life insurance policy equal to annual salary up to $50,000.  District pays for the insurance.
Cobra	Upon Employment	Continuation of insurance coverage for specific time after separation from library.
Retirement Plan (LAGERS)	After 6 months of employment	Library District pays for the retirement plan.
Employee Assistance Program  (EAP)	Upon Employment	Benefit, prepaid by the Library District, to provide assistance for employees and their families with  problems which may affect work or home life.
Compassionate Leave	Upon Employment	Up to 3 days off with pay for death in immediate family.
Flexible Spending Account IRS Code 125/129	Upon Employment	Establishment of reimbursement accounts with pre-tax dollars to pay for eligible medical expenses, dependent care expenses or insurance premiums for insurance offered thru the District.
Deferred Compensation Plan IRS Code 457	Upon Employment	Savings program tailored to suit your needs.  Library District matches your contributions up to 3% based on years of service.
Scheduled Salary Review	Regular intervals determined when hired.	Salary increases based on specific salary scale and work performance.
Social Security	Upon Employment	Financial assistance during retirement or for permanent disability.
Workers Compensation	Upon Employment	Insurance to provide benefits if you sustain a work related injury.
Vantage Credit Union	Upon Employment	A full range of services including direct deposit and payroll deductions for savings plans.
Tuition Assistance	Upon Employment	Not to exceed $225 semester, $150 quarter hour or 70% of tuition cost.  75% of textbook cost.  For approved classes only.
Jury Duty	Upon Employment	Time off granted with pay to perform jury duty.
Book, Video, Cassette & CD Purchase	Upon Employment	Published materials may be purchased at library cost.
Books 'n More Gift Shop	Upon Employment	10% discount on all merchandise purchased.

(Revised 7/08)