Paid Vacation and Sick Leave:
12 days of each accrued annually. Available for use after completion of 6-month probationary period.
Holiday Pay:
15 holidays observed each year.
Louisiana State’s Office of Group Benefits Heath Insurance/Prescription Plan:
Employer pays 100% of premium for employee and child.
Employer subsidizes premiums for dependent/spouse coverage.
Vision Plan:
Employer pays 100% of premium for employee.
Employer subsidizes premiums for dependent/spouse coverage.
Dental Insurance:
Employer pays 100% of premium for employee.
Employer subsidizes premiums for dependent/spouse coverage.
Life Insurance – Accidental Death and Dismemberment:
Employer pays 50% of premium for coverage available through State Group plan.
Other voluntary plan options available.
Short-Term Disability Insurance:
Voluntary employee paid plan.
Long-Term Disability Insurance:
Voluntary employee paid plan.
Accident Insurance:
Voluntary employee paid options available.
Louisiana State Employee Retirement System (LASERS):
Mandatory participation – Employee contributes 8% of wages; Employer contributes 40.7%.
Tuition Reimbursement:
Eligible after completing 6 months of employment.
General Purpose Flexible Spending Account (GPFSA)
The voluntary, employee paid, GPFSA is a flexible spending arrangement option that permits a participant to contribute to an account for pre-tax reimbursement of certain qualifying medical care expenses.
Dependent Care Flexible Spending Arrangement
The voluntary, employee paid, Dependent Care FSA allows employees to set aside pre-tax money to pay for dependent care expenses.
Employee Assistance Program
This program is a free and confidential counseling service available to employees and dependents. General counseling, legal, and financial services are available. Work/life and wellness resources also included.
Standard Issue Uniforms and Meals Provided
Mobile Phone Discounts through AT&T and Verizon Wireless
Employment qualifies employee for enrollment in the Federal Loan Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Plan