Employee Benefits

This page is intended to be a reference only. Information contained on this page is not all-inclusive and is subject to change without notice. For specific information, check with your department director or a Human Resources representative.

Useful Links

• NC Retirement System
• Primary Physician Care Health Insurance
• NC 401k & 457 Plans
• NC Local Government Federal Credit Union

Benefit
Description
Who Pays for the Benefit

Retirement

Local Governmental Employees' Retirement System. Full retirement benefits after 30 years of service, at age 60 with 25 years of service or at 65 with 5 years of service. Reduced retirement benefit at age 50 with at least 20 years of service or at age 60 with at least 5 years of service. Additional benefits for law enforcement officers

Employee contributes 6% of annual salary and the City contributes and actuarially determined amount

Sick Leave

8 hours per month for regular, full-time employees. Unlimited accumulation. May be used for employee's illness, medical appointments, or for the illness of a relative as defined in policy.

City

Annual Leave

8 hours per month. More than 20 years = 17.17 hours per month.

City

Holidays

11 paid holidays: New Years Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Good Friday, Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Labor Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving Day and the day after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.

City

Insurance - Health, Dental & Vision

We are self-insured. Contact HR at 438-5298 for details.

City pays 100% for regular, full-time employee coverage

Life Insurance

Equal to annual salary

City pays 100% for regular, full-time employee coverage

Flex Plan

Pre-tax dollars can be set aside to cover uninsured health care expenses and/or dependent care

Employee

457/401 K

457 Plan offered through Nationwide Retirement Solutions. 401K offered through Prudential.

Employees contribute voluntarily. City makes 401K contribution for law enforcement officers

Bilingual Pay

Individuals who qualify for bilingual status are awarded additional pay for this designation.

Contact your department director or Human Resources.

Credit Union

Eligible membership in local credit union

Employee Assistance

Counseling services are available to all city employees and eligible dependents

Employee files on insurance