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DIRECT DEPOSIT Eligible immediately
Deposit your paycheck directly into the checking account, savings account or credit union of your choice. Employees have the additional option of depositing money into more than one account.
CREDIT UNION MEMBERSHIP- Eligible immediately
Lee County employees may become members of the East Alabama Credit Union or the Alabama Telco Credit Union.
Alabama Telco Credit Union: www.alatelco.org
East Alabama Medical Center Credit Union: www.eamcfcu.com (Printable Flyer)
EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE- Eligible after 6 months of full time service
Employees may be reimbursed for some of the costs for course work that has a direct relationship to the employee's current position at an accredited two or four year institution.
COMPENSATORY TIME - Eligible immediately
Nonexempt employees may accrue up to 240 hours.
Nonexempt employees involved in public safety activity &/or emergency response activity may accrue up to 480 hrs.
Exempt employees may accrue up to 160 hours.
BEREAVEMENT PAY - Eligible immediately for full time employees
Up to three (3) days off with pay for the death of an immediate family member.
PAID SICK LEAVE Eligible after first full month for full time employees (leave is posted at the end of the month)
8 hours per month (up to 130 days total).
PAID HOLIDAYS - Eligible immediately for full time employees
(subject to change each year based on County Commission approval).
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1.New Year's Day
2. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
3. President's Day
4. Memorial Day |
5. Independence Day
6. Labor Day
7. Columbus Day
8. Veteran's Day |
9.Thanksgiving (2days)
10. Christmas
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PAID VACATION - Eligible after 6 months of full time service
(leave is posted at the end of the month).
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Years of Service |
Earned Leave per Year |
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Zero to six years |
6.67 hours per month
(10 days per year) |
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First complete calendar month after 6th anniversary |
8.0 hours per month
(12 days per year) |
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First complete calendar month after after your 11th anniversary |
10.0 hours per month
(15 days per year) |
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First complete calendar month after 15th anniversary |
12.0 hours per month
(18 days per year) |
RETIREMENT SAVINGS PLAN - Eligible immediately for full time employees.
Full time employees are automatically enrolled in the Alabama State Retirement System. Lee County offers the DROP program for eligible employees.
*(RSA-1 Deferred Compensation Plan)
Employees can opt to contribute any specified amount, at any time, up to IRS allowed amount. This is a pre-tax deduction and employees may choose to enroll in a fixed or stock fund.
MEDICAL/DENTAL/VISION- Eligible the 1st of the month after 30 days of full time service.
Single Coverage - premium for Blue Cross/Blue Shield provided by the County.
Family Coverage - County provides $100 toward premium- Employee Cost is currently $212.50 bi-weekly for Blue Cross/Blue Shield option.
COMPLIMENTARY LIFE INSURANCE-Eligible immediately.
Life insurance coverage up to $5,000 is provided by the County.
VOLUNTARY PAYROLL DEDUCTION FOR LIFE INSURANCE - Eligible immediately.
Employees are offered the convenience of payroll deduction for policies of life insurance with a recognized vendor. |
