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:

Employer pays 100% of premium for employee.

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