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Benefits for classified employees
Benefits for eligible faculty
Benefits for professional employees

Benefit	Who Pays	When Benefits are Effective	What You Receive
Benefits for classified employees
*Annual Leave	LRSC	Upon employment	Monthly accrual: 1-3 Yrs of Svc: 8 hrs 4-7 Yrs of Svc: 10 hrs 8-12 Yrs of Svc: 12 hrs 13-18 Yrs of Svc: 14 hrs 18+ Yrs of Svc: 16 hrs Employee may carry over up to 240 hours each year and must use 40 hours per year.
*Sick Leave	LRSC	Upon employment	Sick leave accrues at the rate of one work day for each month of service with unlimited accumulation. 40 hours/year can be used to care for immediate family members.
Paid Holidays	LRSC	Upon employment	New Years Day, Martin Luther King Day, Presidents' Day, Good Friday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veterans' Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day If the holiday falls on a Saturday, the previous Friday is the paid holiday. If the holiday falls on a Sunday, the following Monday is the paid holiday.
Family Medical Leave	LRSC (Insurance continuation)	After at least one year of employment at LRSC	This is an unpaid leave of absence for up to 16 weeks with insurance coverage continued by LRSC, for the birth, adoption, or foster placement of a child or for the serious health condition of the employee, the employee's parent, child or spouse.
Shared Leave 20.6	LRSC via volunteered donations of leave by co-workers	After at least six months of continuous service with North Dakota	After exhausting all leave and compensatory time, an employee may receive donated leave if the employee meets criteria & is approved by the Vice President for Administrative Services.
*Funeral Leave	LRSC	Upon employment	In case of death in immediate family of employee or spouse. Up to three days of funeral leave is allowed per family member. Immediate family means husband, wife, son, daughter, father, mother, stepparents, brother, sister, grandparents, grandchildren, stepchildren, foster parents, foster children, son-in-law, daughter-in-law.
Health Insurance	LRSC	Effective the month following employment with completed application	Enrollment must take place within 30 days of hire date to receive waiver of existing medical condition. Provides group hospital, surgical and medical protection.
State Life Insurance	LRSC pays for basic policy, employee pays for additional	Effective the month following employment with completed application	The College provides $1,300 term insurance; You may purchase additional term life insurance up to $200,000 in increments of $5,000 for yourself, and spouse and dependent coverage, at group rates.
Employee Assistance Program	LRSC	Upon employment	Each month a premium is paid on your behalf. This program is to provide confidential counseling for you in cases such as: alcohol & drug dependence, family or marriage problems, work-related problems, emotional problems, or financial concerns.
Long Term Total Disability	NDPERS	After 180 days of employment	Provides income (equalling 25% of final average salary) for disabilities lasting 12 months or longer. Not reduced by other disability payments.
NDPERS Retirement	LRSC	Upon employment	Vested when achieving 5 years of service credit or attaining 65 years of age. Normal retirement benefit at age 65. Death benefit for beneficiary.
Worker's Compensation	LRSC	Upon employment	Compensation for job related injury/illness or death; provides medical expense coverage for job related injury or illness; Partial salary payment if work time lost exceeds 5 days.
Jury Duty 20.2	LRSC	Upon employment	Paid leave for jury service.
Military Duty 20.3	LRSC	After 90 days of continuous employment	Paid leave for first 20 days of annual military duty; additional paid days if mobilized.
Supplemental Retirement Annuities/Tax Sheltered Annuities	Employee by payroll reduction	Upon employment	All dollars that you contribute are tax sheltered; Annuity amount is determined by dollars contributed, earnings and age at retirement; TIAA/CREF SRAs are available through payroll reduction; TSAs from other vendors are available if minimum number of participants is met.
Educational Opportunities	LRSC-tuition	Upon completion of probationary period	Tuition waived for enrollment in three classes per calendar year. Release time to attend one class each semester after setting up a work schedule suitable to your supervisor.
Flex Benefits Program (Elective)	Employee by salary reduction	Upon employment	Must enroll within 30 days of employment, annual enrollment thereafter; Allows employees the opportunity to pay for healthcare and dependent care expenses with pre-tax dollars; Premium conversion is also available.
Dental Insurance(Elective)	Employee by payroll deduction	Begins the month following date of enrollment	Optional dental insurance coverage. Enrollment within first 30 days of hire or annually in October for the following calendar year.
AFLAC Supplemental Insurance(Elective)	Employee by payroll deduction	Begins the month following an approved application	Supplemental insurance coverage.
Vision Insurance(Elective)	Employee by payroll deduction	Begins the month following date of enrollment	Optional vision insurance coverage. Enrollment within first 31 days of hire or annually in October for the following calendar year.
UNUM Long Term Care(Elective)	Employee by payroll deduction	Begins the month following an approved application	Insurance coverage for home health care, community-based services, and/or nursing home care.
NDPERS Wellness Programs	NDPERS	Upon employment	Includes Smoking Cessation Program, Walking Works™, PERS 5 A Day Challenge.
Note: LRSC pays an amount equaling 9 1/2% of your monthly salary to NDPERS each month. 4% of that goes into your Member account; 1% goes into a PERS fund for other expenses. 4.12% goes into the employer fund-does not show on your annual statement; You can choose to invest $25 or 1% (whichever is less) each month and PERS would move that same amount from the employer fund into the employee fund. This amount goes up with years of service. *Prorated for less than full time, regular employees.

Benefit	Who Pays	When Benefits are Effective	What You Receive
Benefits for eligible faculty
*Sick Leave	LRSC	Upon employment	Sick leave accrues at the rate of one work day for each month of service with unlimited accumulation; 40 hours/year can be used to care for immediate family members. Sick leave must be taken in 4 hour or 8 hour increments.
Family Medical Leave	LRSC (Insurance continuation)	After at least one year of employment at LRSC	This is an unpaid leave of absence for up to 16 weeks with insurance coverage continued by LRSC, for the birth, adoption, or foster placement of a child or for the serious health condition of the employee, the employee's parent, child or spouse.
Shared Leave 20.6	LRSC via volunteered donations of leave by co-workers	After at least six months of continuous service with North Dakota	After exhausting all leave and compensatory time, an employee may receive donated leave if the employee meets criteria & is approved by the Vice President for Administrative Services.
*Funeral Leave	LRSC	Upon employment	In case of death in immediate family of employee or spouse; Up to three days of funeral leave is allowed per family member. Immediate family means husband, wife, son, daughter, father, mother, stepparents, brother, sister, grandparents, grandchildren, stepchildren, foster parents, foster children, son-in-law, daughter-in-law.
Health Insurance	LRSC	Effective the month following employment with completed application	Enrollment must take place within 30 days of hire date to receive waiver of existing medical condition; Provides group hospital, surgical and medical protection.
State Life Insurance	LRSC pays for basic policy, employee pays for additional	Effective the month following employment with completed application	The College provides $1,300 term insurance; You may purchase additional term life insurance up to $200,000 in increments of $5,000 for yourself, spouse, and dependent coverage, at group rates.
Employee Assistance Program	LRSC	Upon employment	Each month a premium is paid on your behalf; This program is to provide confidential counseling for you in cases such as; alcohol & drug dependence, family or marriage problems, work-related problems, emotional problems, or financial concerns.
TIAA/CREF Long Term Total Disability	LRSC	Upon employment	Provides income of 60% to 70% of annual salary to maximum payment of $10,000 per month after 6 months of disability less other disability payments.
TIAA/CREF Retirement	Contributions based on salary Years 0-2: Employee .5% LRSC 4.5% Years 3-10: Employee 1.5% LRSC 9.5% Years over 10: Employee 2% LRSC 10%	Upon employment	Defined contribution plan features immediate vesting and allocation choices from 6 different investment vehicles. Annuity amount at retirement is determined by dollars contributed, earnings and your age. Death benefit for beneficiary.
Worker's Compensation	LRSC	Upon employment	Compensation for job related injury/illness or death; provides medical expense coverage for job related injury or illness. Partial salary payment if work time lost exceeds 5 days.
Jury Duty 20.2	LRSC	Upon employment	Paid leave for jury service.
Military Duty 20.3	LRSC	After 90 days of continuous employment	Paid leave for first 20 days of annual military duty; additional paid days if mobilized.
Supplemental Retirement Annuities/Tax Sheltered Annuities	Employee by payroll deduction	Upon employment	All dollars that you contribute are tax sheltered; Annuity amount is determined by dollars contributed, earnings and age at retirement. TIAA/CREF SRAs are available through payroll reduction; TSAs from other vendors are available if minimum number of participants is met.
Flex Benefits Program (Elective)	Employee by salary reduction	Upon employment	Must enroll within 30 days of employment, annual enrollment thereafter. Allows employees the opportunity to pay for healthcare and dependent care expenses with pre-tax dollars. Premium converstion is also available.
Dental Insurance(Elective)	Employee by payroll deduction	Begins the month following date of enrollment	Optional dental insurance coverage. Enrollment within first 30 days of hire or annually in October for the following calendar year.
Vision Insurance(Elective)	Employee by payroll deduction	Begins the month following date of enrollment	Optional vision insurance coverage. Enrollment within first 31 days of hire or annually in October for the following calendar year.
AFLAC Supplemental Insurance(Elective)	Employee by payroll deduction	Begins the month following an approved application	Supplemental insurance coverage.
UNUM Long Term Care(Elective)	Employee by payroll deduction	Begins the month following an approved application	Insurance coverage for home health care, community-based services, and/or nursing home care.
NDPERS Wellness Programs	NDPERS	Upon employment	Includes Smoking Cessation Program, Walking Works™, PERS 5 A Day Challenge.
*Prorated for less than full time, regular employees.

Benefit	Who Pays	When Benefits are Effective	What You Receive
Benefits for professional employees
*Annual Leave	LRSC	Upon employment	Monthly accrual: 1-3 Yrs of Svc: 8 hrs 4-7 Yrs of Svc: 10 hrs 8-12 Yrs of Svc: 12 hrs 13-18 Yrs of Svc: 14 hrs 18+ Yrs of Svc: 16 hrs Employee may carry over up to 240 hours each year and must use 40 hours per year.
*Sick Leave	LRSC	Upon employment	Sick leave accrues at the rate of one work day for each month of service with unlimited accumulation; 40 hours/year can be used to care for immediate family members.
Paid Holidays	LRSC	Upon employment	New Years Day, Martin Luther King Day, Presidents' Day, Good Friday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veterans' Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day If the holiday falls on a Saturday, the previous Friday is the paid holiday. If the holiday falls on a Sunday, the following Monday is the paid holiday.
Family Medical Leave	LRSC (Insurance continuation)	After at least one year of employment at LRSC	This is an unpaid leave of absence for up to 16 weeks with insurance coverage continued by LRSC, for the birth, adoption, or foster placement of a child or for the serious health condition of the employee, the employee's parent, child or spouse.
Shared Leave 20.6	LRSC via volunteered donations of leave by co-workers	After at least six months of continuous service with North Dakota	After exhausting all leave and compensatory time, an employee may receive donated leave if the employee meets criteria & is approved by the Vice President for Administrative Services.
*Funeral Leave	LRSC	Upon employment	In case of death in immediate family of employee or spouse; Up to three days of funeral leave is allowed per family member. Immediate family means husband, wife, son, daughter, father, mother, stepparents, brother, sister, grandparents, grandchildren, stepchildren, foster parents, foster children, son-in-law, daughter-in-law.
Health Insurance	LRSC	Effective the month following employment with completed application	Enrollment must take place within 30 days of hire date to receive waiver of existing medical condition; Provides group hospital, surgical and medical protection.
State Life Insurance	LRSC pays for basic policy, employee pays for additional	Effective the month following employment with completed application	The College provides $1,300 term insurance; You may purchase additional term life insurance up to $200,000 in increments of $5,000 for yourself, spouse, and dependent coverage, at group rates.
Employee Assistance Program	LRSC	Upon employment	Each month a premium is paid on your behalf; This program is to provide confidential counseling for you in cases such as; alcohol & drug dependence, family or marriage problems, work-related problems, emotional problems, or financial concerns.
TIAA/CREF Long Term Total Disability	LRSC	Upon employment	Provides income of 60% to 70% of annual salary to maximum payment of $10,000 per month after 6 months of disability less other disability payments.
TIAA/CREF Retirement	Contributions based on salary Years 0-2: Employee .5% LRSC 4.5% Years 3-10: Employee 1.5% LRSC 9.5% Years over 10: Employee 2% LRSC 10%	Upon employment	Defined contribution plan features immediate vesting and allocation choices from 6 different investment vehicles. Annuity amount at retirement is determined by dollars contributed, earnings and your age. Death benefit for beneficiary.
Worker's Compensation	LRSC	Upon employment	Compensation for job related injury/illness or death; provides medical expense coverage for job related injury or illness. Partial salary payment if work time lost exceeds 5 days.
Jury Duty 20.2	LRSC	Upon employment	Paid leave for jury service.
Military Duty 20.3	LRSC	After 90 days of continuous employment	Paid leave for first 20 days of annual military duty; additional paid days if mobilized.
Supplemental Retirement Annuities/Tax Sheltered Annuities	Employee by payroll deduction	Upon employment	All dollars that you contribute are tax sheltered; Annuity amount is determined by dollars contributed, earnings and age at retirement. TIAA/CREF SRAs are available through payroll reduction; TSAs from other vendors are available if minimum number of participants is met.
Educational Opportunities	LRSC-tuition Employee-fees, books & materials	Upon completion of probationary period	Tuition waived for enrollment in three classes per calendar year; Release time to attend one class each semester after setting up a work schedule suitable to your supervisor.
Flex Benefits Program (Elective)	Employee by salary reduction	Upon employment	Must enroll within 30 days of employment, annual enrollment thereafter. Allows employees the opportunity to pay for healthcare and dependent care expenses with pre-tax dollars. Premium converstion is also available.
Dental Insurance(Elective)	Employee by payroll deduction	Begins the month following date of enrollment	Optional dental insurance coverage. Enrollment within first 30 days of hire or annually in October for the following calendar year.
Vision Insurance(Elective)	Employee by payroll deduction	Begins the month following date of enrollment	Optional vision insurance coverage. Enrollment within first 31 days of hire or annually in October for the following calendar year.
AFLAC Supplemental Insurance(Elective)	Employee by payroll deduction	Begins the month following an approved application	Supplemental insurance coverage.
UNUM Long Term Care(Elective)	Employee by payroll deduction	Begins the month following an approved application	Insurance coverage for home health care, community-based services, and/or nursing home care.
NDPERS Wellness Programs	NDPERS	Upon employment	Includes Smoking Cessation Program, Walking Works™, PERS 5 A Day Challenge.
*Prorated for less than full time, regular employees.

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