The following summary represents the Crow Wing County schedule of benefits for non-contract employees and does not account for individual differences that may exist in negotiated labor contracts. This summary is intended for general information purposes and does not represent the legal description of our benefit package. The Summary Plan Descriptions, Crow Wing County Personnel Manual or applicable labor contract contains more complete information and will prevail in the event of a discrepancy.
Compensation
The County strives to be a market competitive employer with compensation rates that are externally competitive and internally equitable. Compensation rates are governed by the County pay matrix and applicable labor contract. Information regarding the County pay programs is available in the Human Resource Department.
Holidays
The ten calendar holidays that are observed by Crow Wing County are as follows: New Year's Day, Martin Luther King, President's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veterans' Day, Thanksgiving Day and Friday following and Christmas day.
Pay Dates
The County provides a bi-weekly pay schedule with pay days every other Friday. Direct deposit is required.
Probationary Period
Assignments are accompanied by a probationary period to assess performance.
Personal Time Off (PTO)
Personal Time Off benefits are provided for regular full-time and part-time employees. The full time schedule of benefits is listed below and part-time benefits are prorated based on regularly scheduled hours.
|
Years Of Service |
Days Earned Per Month |
Hours Earned Per Month |
Days Earned Per Year |
Hours Earned Per Year |
|
1-3 Years |
1.75 |
14 |
21 |
168 |
|
4-5 Years |
2.00 |
16 |
24 |
192 |
|
6-7 Years |
2.25 |
18 |
27 |
216 |
|
8-15 Years |
2.5 |
20 |
30 |
240 |
|
16-19 Years |
2.75 |
22 |
33 |
264 |
| 20+ Years |
2.83 |
22.67 |
34 |
272 |
Health Insurance Benefits Program
Regular full-time employees and their dependents are eligible for group health insurance coverage, administered by Blue Cross Blue Shield. Eligibility begins on the first of the month following 30 days of employment.
Regular Part-time employees regularly scheduled 30 hours or more per week are eligible for health insurance coverage on a pro-rated basis.
Life Insurance
Regular full-time employees shall be provided a term life insurance policy of $50,000. Optional life insurance is available at the employee's expense.
Short Term Disability
Regular full-time and part-time staff regularly scheduled at least 30 hours per week are eligible for Short Term Disability following 6 months of qualifying employment. Short Term Disability payments begin on the first day following 14 consecutive calendar days of absence attributable to a qualifying disability. The plan provides income replacement of up to 50% of regular pay subject to a maximum limit of $1,000 per week.
Long Term Disability
Regular full-time and part-time staff regularly scheduled at least 30 hours per week are eligible. Long Term Disability pays 50% of salary up to a maximum of $4,000 per month beginning the 91st day of total disability. The maximum benefits duration is up to the social security normal retirement date.
Retirement Plan
Retirement benefits are provided through the Public Employee Retirement Association (PERA). For more information on PERA visit their website at www.mnpera.org. |