Benefits Summary
Payroll
Unclassified and Classified Employees are paid biweekly every other Friday via direct deposit.Ìý
Faculty are paid once a month, the last day of the month.
Health Insurance
ÀϾÅÆ·²è health insurance is available for eligible employees through theÌý.Ìý The most up to date information will be available on the ÀϾÅÆ·²è Benefits website located .
*If you enroll within first 30 days of employment, coverage will be effective the first of the month following your first full calendar month of employment.Ìý
Example: Date of Hire = August 20th, Effective Date = October 1st.
Supplemental Insurances
ÀϾÅÆ·²è offers several different supplemental insurances.Ìý Information about the plans and premiums can be found on the ÀϾÅÆ·²è Benefits website located .
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Retirement
Louisiana State employees are mandated to pay 8% into a retirement. These employees do not pay social security tax. As an Unclassified Employee you would have an option between two mandatory retirement plans:
ÌýÌý ÌýTeachers Retirement System of Louisiana is a defined benefit
ÌýÌý ÌýOptional Retirement Plan (ORP) is a 401 (A) contribution account.Ìý
To learn more about mandatory retirement and social security please visit the following links: Ìý
Classified employees are enrolled into LASERS Retirement. For more information on LASERS please click .
Voluntary Retirement Plans
ÀϾÅÆ·²è 403B Plan
Louisiana Public Employees Deffered Compensation Plan (457)
Leave/Holiday
Sick and Vacation leave are accrued for each hour in paid status. The rate at which an employee accrues leave is based upon his/her years of State service. Years of service are calculated as follows:Ìý
Years of ServiceÌýÌý ÌýService HoursÌýÌý ÌýHourly Rate
0-3 yearsÌý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý 0 – 8,759Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý 0.0461 per hour
3-5 yearsÌý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý8,760 – 14,599Ìý Ìý 0.0576 per hour
5-10 yearsÌý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý 14,600 – 29,199Ìý Ìý0.0692 per hour
10-15 yearsÌý Ìý Ìý Ìý 29,200 – 43,799Ìý Ìý0.0807 per hour
15+ yearsÌý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý43,800+Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý ÌýÌý0.0923 per hour
Use the following steps to calculate the leave accrued in one pay period:
Multiply the HOURS IN PAID STATUS X HOURLY ACCRUAL RATE
ÀϾÅÆ·²è employees receive 14 paid holidays.
Reduced Tuition
ÀϾÅÆ·²è employees and their qualified dependents/spouses are eligible for a reduced rate of tuition of $25 per credit hour plus all fees. For more information on reduced tuition please review the following policy.
Credit Union
ÀϾÅÆ·²è employees are eligible for a membership to the ÀϾÅÆ·²è Federal Credit Union which is located on campus. Please visit their for more information.
ÀϾÅÆ·²è Gym Membership
Faculty and Staff members receive a reduced rate membership for the ÀϾÅÆ·²è Recreation and Fitness Center.Ìý
Employee Assistance Program
All ÀϾÅÆ·²è employees are eligible to use the Employee Assistance Program. Employees can receive up to 3 face to face counseling sessions at no cost to them. For more information, please click here.
Free Parking
ÀϾÅÆ·²è full time faculty and staff receive the benefit of one free parking decal. New employees should go to the ÀϾÅÆ·²è Police Department (221 Computer Center) with their vehicle registration, drivers license, and ÀϾÅÆ·²è ID card to register for a parking decal.Ìý
Public Loan Forgiveness
ÀϾÅÆ·²è employees are considered public servants and may be eligible for the Federal Public Loan Forgiveness Program. For more information, please click .Ìý