Paid Vacation and Sick Leave:

12+ days of each; accrues biweekly – up to 480 hours annually.  Vacation Leave increases with tenure.

Available after 6-month probationary period.   

 

Retirement:  Louisiana State Employee Retirement System (LASERS):

Mandatory participation – Employee contributes 8% of wages; Employer contributes 40.1% of base earnings

 

Retirement:  Louisiana Public Employee Deferred Compensation:

Voluntary 457b retirement plan; employer matches up to 3% of employee contributions

 

Louisiana State’s Office of Group Benefits Heath Insurance + Prescription Plan:

100% paid health plans for Employee and child(ren); premiums for family coverage subsidized

 

Vision Plan:

Employer pays 100% of cost for employee; premiums for dependent/spouse coverage subsidized

 

Dental Insurance:

Employer pays 100% of cost for employee; premiums for dependent/spouse coverage subsidized

 

Holiday Pay:

16 holidays observed each year; premium pay rate for working observed holidays

 

Life Insurance + Accidental Death and Dismemberment:

Employer pays 50% of cost through State Group plan; other voluntary plans available.

 

Short-Term, Long-Term Disability, and Accident Insurance:

Voluntary employee paid plan options available

 

Louisiana State Employee Retirement System (LASERS):

Mandatory participation – Employee contributes 8% of wages; Employer contributes 40.1% of base earnings

 

Tuition Reimbursement:

Available after 6-month probationary period; Per Semester:  Undergraduate – $1,500, Graduate – $4,000.

 

Flexible Spending Accounts”

Voluntary employee paid options; allots pre-tax dollars for health, wellness, and dependent care expenses.

 

Employee Assistance Program:

Free and confidential; available to employees and household.  Provides counseling, legal, and financial services.

 

Miscellaneous Benefits:

Free Uniforms and Meals

Paid Training for all Employees

Wireless Plan Discounts – AT&T and Verizon

Employment qualifies for enrollment in Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Plan

Annual Performance Evaluations; opportunity for merit-based pay increases; 0-6% annually.