PALM BEACH COUNTY Employee Relations Benefits Schedule


Benefits of Employment

Vacation:
13 paid vacation days the first year of employment 15 paid days the second year, through the 5^th year 20 paid vacation days a year upon completion of 10 years of service due to accrual of additional hours between years 6 and 10 After 3 months, unused vacation leave is paid in full upon termination of employment
Holidays:
12 paid holidays per year-10 scheduled and 2 "floating"
Retirement:
At no cost to the employee, retirement contributions to the Florida Retirement System are provided. Social Security participation is mandatory. To view information on our retirement plans, please click here. To view FRS Frequently Asked Questions, please click here. DROP Application Forms: Notice of Election to Participate in the Deferred Retirement Option Program (DROP) and Resignation of Employment DP-ELE Application for Service Retirement and the Deferred Retirement Option Program (DROP) DP-11 Option Selection for FRS Members FRS-11o Regular Retirement Application Forms: Application for Service Retirement FR-11 Option Selection for FRS Members FRS-11o Disability Application Forms: Application for Disability Retirement - Pension Plan Members Only FR-13 Statement of Disability by Employer FR-13a Physician's Report FR-13b Option Selection for FRS Members FRS-11o Beneficiary Change Forms: Beneficiary Designation Form - Active Members Only BEN-001 Beneficiary Designation Form (Retired Members or More than One Primary Beneficiary) FST-12 Direct Deposit & Tax Withholding Forms: Direct Deposit Authorization DFS-A1-26R Withholding for Pension Payments W-4P Rollover Forms: 2nd Election Retirement Plan Choice Form ELE-2 "EZ" 2nd Election Retirement Plan Choice Form ELE-2-EZ What FRS will accept as proof of age: Birth Verification Form (Request for Proof of Age) BVR-1
Insurance:
Group hospitalization and medical plans for employees Optional coverage for dependents Medical Coverage Dental Long-term disability income policies Paid life insurance premiums for employees $25,000 Life, and $15,000 Accident insurance for each fulltime employee Optional/additional life insurance coverage available for a nominal fee Insurance coverage becomes effective on the first day of the month following 60 days of employment Employees scheduled to work a minimum of 30 hours per week are eligible for health insurance benefits
Sick Leave:
CWA: 8 days per year Leave beyond 8 days: Full-time employees shall receive 85% of regular, straight-time earnings up to 30 days in accordance with years of service and Labor-Management Agreement schedule Employees with 6 or more years of service: 65% of regular, straight-time earnings beginning with 31^st day and ending as specified in agreement CWA: Payment for unused sick-leave shall be made to the employee in the form of a bonus check in a lump sum amount at the end of the calendar year provided the employee is still on the payroll at that time non-bargaining units: 13 paid sick leave days each year, with no limit on accumulation of time payment for 10% of unused sick leave up to 500 hours upon separation after 10 years of continuous service
Compassionate Leave:
CWA: In the event of a death in the employee's immediate familty, three (3) consecutive work days within the state, Four (4) consecutive work days if you actually travel outside of the state for a service non-bargaining unit: In the event of a death in the employee's immediate familty, three (3) consecutive work days within the state, Four (4) consecutive work days if you actually travel outside of the state for a service
Other Leaves of Absence:
Leave with pay for jury duty Leave with pay for military reasons (military reserve unit and National Guard receive 17 days paid leave per calendar year upon presentation of orders for annual duty) Personal leaves of absence without pay for medical, educational, or other personal reasons (once approved by the department director and Human Resources director)
Additional Benefits of County Employment:
Promotional/Career Opportunities: In-house and consultant training programs Tuition Reimbursement: $2,200 yearly for graduate courses, $1,800 yearly for undergraduate Service Awards: Gifts given at 5-year intervals of continuous service Employee Clinic: Convenience for pre-employment physical examinations and treatment for on-the-job injuries Merit System Grievance Procedures: To resolve employee concerns regarding conditions of employment equitably Employee Assistance Program: To aid employees with personal problems Employee Discounts: Free membership discounts to Anheuser-Busch and Universal Studios theme parks. Direct Deposit of Paychecks and Optional Payroll Deductions: Credit Union, Savings Bonds, United Way Deferred Compensation: For 2007, employees may annually defer $15,500 ($20,500 if age 50 and older, or turning age 50 that calendar year) of their gross annual salary into deferred compensation, creating a considerable tax savings. To learn more about this program, please click here, or you may contact your local representatives: Sharon Hicks (561-310-8493) and Beky Thompson (561-704-7350). Prepaid Legal Plan: Voluntary professional legal services program through payroll deduction. To learn more about this program, please click here. 529 College Savings Program: Voluntary college savings program through payroll deduction with tax advantages. To learn more about this program, please click here Survivor Benefit Contact Information
Note: Communication Workers of America (CWA) bargaining unit employees have separate policies for sick leave, compassionate leave, and grievance procedures. International Association of Firefighters (IAFF) employees have separate policies for sick leave, vacation, holidays, grievance procedures, insurance and tuition reimbursement. Revised 01/01/2007