The judiciary offers full-time staff employees a comprehensive fringe benefits package that includes retirement plans, health insurance and life insurance, holiday and paid leave, and a variety of supplemental programs.
Holidays and Paid Leave
Thirteen scheduled holidays per year
Vacation leave accrued based on length of service (0-2 years = 10 days)
Sixteen days of sick/disability leave accrued per year
Two personal days per year
Retirement Plan - State Employees’ Retirement System (SERS)
Mandatory employee contributions = 6.25% of gross earnings or
Optional employee contributions can = 9.3% of gross earnings
[If elected upon original entry date]
Defined benefit pension (based on salary and length of service)
Vesting after 10 years (with in-service death & disability benefits)
Note: New employees with prior state service may be subject to different plan provisions.
Deferred Compensation Plan (IRC Section 457)
Allows tax-deferred contributions up to specified annual IRS limits
Wide choice of investment options
Health Insurance Plans (Employee Cost Share)
Comprehensive hospital and medical/surgical coverage
Supplemental dental, vision, and prescription drug plans
Covers full-time employees & eligible dependents
Commonwealth Group Term Life Insurance (Employer Provided)
Equal to annual salary up to maximum of $50,000
Employee Assistance Program
Offers confidential counseling and referral services to employees and their eligible dependents
Supplemental Life Insurance Plan
Option to purchase "guarantee issue" life insurance up to 3 times salary
Option to purchase additional insurance for total of 5 times annual salary
Coverage may also be purchased for a spouse and eligible dependents
Long Term Disability Insurance Plan
Option to purchase "guarantee issue" disability coverage
Plan pays 40% of gross salary for approved disability
Dependent Care Accounts
Allows pre-tax dollars to be used for eligible dependent care expenses
Employee chooses payroll deduction amount based on estimated costs
Maximum annual contribution allowed by IRS = $5,000
Qualified Transportation Expense Program
Allows pre-tax dollars to be used for qualified parking / transit expenses
IRS qualified parking limit - $240 per month
IRS qualified transit pass limit - $125 per month
All provisions of the judiciary fringe benefits programs are subject to change at any time.