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Benefits
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Following is a brief summary of benefits available to full-time Employment Department employees. Eligible part-time employees receive benefits on a pro-rated basis. This is a guide only and does not contain all rules and policies governing benefits. Benefits are subject to change at any time.
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Paycheck
Permanent employees generally receive their paycheck on the first of each month. Temporary employees will be paid twice a month (generally on the first of the month and mid-month).
Automatic Deposit is available through most bank and credit unions.
Salary Increases
Salaries for each classification are determined through the collective bargaining process or Department of Administrative Service compensation plan. Generally, an employee will start at the first step of the particular classification range.
Merit increases are given at annual periods after the initial date of hire until the top step of the salary range is reached; or, at six months after promotions and then at annual periods thereafter, until reaching the top step.
Social Security
Federal Social Security taxes are withheld regularly, starting with your first paycheck.
Deferred Compensation Plan
A Deferred Compensation Plan is also available, which allows the employee to set aside part of their income in an investment plan and not pay taxes on it until the money is withdrawn. Deferring income reduces the amount withheld for taxes from your monthly paycheck.
Savings Bonds
U.S. Savings Bonds are available to purchase through payroll deductions.
Credit Unions
Several are available to employees:
  Oregon Employees Federal Credit Union
 Marion and Polk County Schools Credit Union
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| Leave Information |
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Vacation Leave
The employee after completing six (6) full calendar months will be credited with six (6) days of vacation leave. Leave accruals increase on 5 year intervals.
Reference: SEIU Collective Bargaining Agreement, Article 66; Human Resource Services Division statewide policy, 60.000.05.
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SEIU Represented
and Classified
Unrepresented Staff
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AFSCME
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Management and
Executive Service
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Years of
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Accrual Rate
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Accrual Rate
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Accrual Rate
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| Hire - 5 years |
8 hours/month
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8 hours/month
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10 hours/month
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| 5 - 10 years |
10 hours/month
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10 hours/month
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11.34 hours/month
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| 10 - 15 years |
12 hours/month
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12 hours/month
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13.34 hours/month
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| 15 - 20 years |
14 hours/month
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14 hours/month
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15.34 hours/month
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| 19 - 24 years |
16 hours/month
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16 hours/month
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17.34 hours/month
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| 25+ years |
18 hours/month
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18 hours/month
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19.34 hours/month
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Sick Leave
Sick leave is pro-rated* for part-time employees. Full-time, regular and limited duration employees receive 8 hours sick leave per month; these employees can use sick leave hours in succeeding months.
Example: Jill earns 8 hours of sick leave in August. She can use any portion of those 8 hours beginning in September.
Reference: SEIU Collective Bargaining Agreement, Article 56; Human Resource Services Division statewide policy, 60.000.01.
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Personal Business Leave
Personal leave is pro-rated* for part-time employees. Full-time, regular and limited duration employees receive 24 hours of personal leave annually. Personal leave is granted July 1 through June 30 (fiscal year) of each year and is forfeited if not used. Employees must complete trial service (generally six months, minimum 1040 hours) to access Personal Leave hours.
*Pro-rating is based on the percentage of time worked. Example: You work 50 percent of full-time hours. You receive 50 percent of the leave accrued.
Paid Holidays
OED recognizes nine holidays:
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Martin Luther King's Birthday
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And any other leave designated by the Governor.
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Furlough Information
Due to extraordinary budgetary shortfalls, Oregon state government is continuing cost reduction measures for the 2009-2011 biennium.
2011 Furloughs
Friday, March 18, 2011
Friday, May 20, 2011
In addition to the above listed closure dates, employees take two or four additional furlough days as floating days depending on their salary tier.
Electronic Timekeeping
In our effort to be green, all employees utilize electronic timekeeping.
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OPSRP and PERS
Employees become members of the Oregon Public Service Retirement Plan (OPSRP) Pension Program if they begin working for a Public Employee Resirement System (PERS)-participating employer after August 28, 2003 and work six full calendar months for a PERS-covered
employer in a qualifying position requiring at least 600 hours per calendar year.
Employees hired before August 29, 2003 partake in the benefits of the Public Employees
Retirement System (PERS).
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| Tier One members began working for a PERS-covered employer on or before December 31, 1995 and worked six full calendar months for a PERS-covered employer in a
qualifying position requiring at least 600 hours
per calendar year.
Tier Two members began working for a PERS-covered employer on or after January 1, 1996 and before August
29, 2003 and worked six full calendar months for a
PERS-covered employer in a qualifying position requiring
at least 600 hours per calendar year.
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Deferred Compensation
The Oregon Savings Growth Plan's 457 deferred compensation plan allows voluntary contributions from $25 up to $15,000 maximum per year on a pretax basis; this dollar amount changes depending on the option you choose.
All employees are eligible to participate at any time. Once enrolled, the employee has complete access to account information and transactions 24 hours a day.
For more information:
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| Health, Life and Disability Insurance |
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The benefits package for OED employees includes medical, dental, and vision insurance for the employee and their family. There are several plans to choose from depending on where you live. It also includes mandatory $25,000 life insurance coverage for the employee.
These basic benefits are part of a cafeteria plan that meets IRS requirements, so they are paid with pre-tax dollars. The state provides a monthly benefit amount toward the cost of these benefits for full-time employees.
For Full plan information - Public Employees Benefit Board (PEBB)
The following optional insurances are available with premiums paid by employees:
Employee Life Insurance
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Coverage from $20,000 to $400,000. Amounts above $20,000 subject to carrier approval.
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Spouse/Domestic Partner Life Insurance
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Same as above.
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Dependent Life Insurance
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$5,000 coverage. Covers all eligible dependents.
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Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
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Coverage from $50,000 to $500,000. Dependents can be included and are insured for a percentage of the employee's coverage amount.
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Short-term Disability Insurance
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Income protection for short-term disability of employee due to pregnancy or off-the-job illness/injuries. Benefit is 60 percent of weekly earnings for a maximum of 13 weeks, normally following a one-week waiting period.
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Long-term disability insurance
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Income protection for long-term disability of employee. Several plans available with either 90-day waiting period or 180-day waiting period before benefits could begin. Two benefit levels are available (60 percent of monthly salary or 66 2/3 percent of monthly salary).
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Long-term care insurance
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Provides monthly benefits towards long-term care, assisted living, adult foster care, residential care, and home care. Guaranteed levels of coverage available if employee enrolls within first 60 days of hire. Higher levels are subject to carrier approval as are requests for coverage on spouse or other eligible family members.
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| Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account |
Employees may elect to have money withheld from their paychecks on a pretax basis to reimburse themselves for qualified dependent care expenses that are necessary so they or their spouse can work.
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Healthcare Care Flexible Spending Account
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Employees may elect to have money withheld from their paychecks on a pretax basis to reimburse themselves for qualified healthcare expenses.
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| Other Benefits |
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Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
The Cascade Centers EAP offers information and resources to help today's busy people keep their minds on work. It is a FREE and CONFIDENTIAL benefit. The EAP provides professional counselors that can guide you over the phone or in office visits. They’ll listen to you, help you sort things out and then work with you on a plan to set things straight. If needed, they can refer you to a provider in your medical plan.
All your contact with Cascade, from the first call to resolution, is private and confidential. No information about you goes back to your employer or PEBB. Employees, spouses, domestic partners, and other eligible dependents may access the benefit individually or together.
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Marital or Premarital Problems
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Free Legal & Financial Advice
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Child & Elder Care Resources
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Parent-child Relationship
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For more information - Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
HealthWorks
The Employment Department maintains a lending library of books that can assist you with healthy living choices. Healthworks coordinates various activities in individual offices or with PEBB such as flu shot clinics, weight watchers, walking contests, tai chi programs, yoga classes, chair massages or fitness rooms.
PEBB also offers fitness center discounts for state employees.
For more information:
2011 Fitness Center Discounts |
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Parking, Biking and Mass Transit
The State Parking and Commuting Services Program offers various resources for transit passes, carpooling, vanpooling, park and rides, bike rooms and lockers, and rideshare. Portland, Salem and Eugene employees may purchase their transit pass via pre-tax payroll deduction. This website can also assist with parking maps and locating parking resources.
For more information:
Parking, Biking and Mass Transit |
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Smart Commuter Program
The Department of Administrative Services offers the Smart Commuter Program to encourage employees to use alternative modes of transportation in their commute. The goal is to reduce traffic volume and parking demand, improve air quality, and reward the efforts of state employees who leave their cars at home.
To qualify, an employee must commute to work by public transit, rail, vanpool, commuter bus, bicycle or walk from home or from a park and ride lot more than half of their workdays each month. Permanent, temporary and contracted state employees may participate in the program. The program offers occasional parking permits, a coupon book for participants in Salem and a guaranteed ride home.
For more information:
Smart Commuter Program.
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Oregon State Library
Resources and services are available to all State of Oregon employees. Order, borrow and renew books, request research assistance and attend training, orientations and events.
For more information:
Oregon State Library
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