HOURS
The Town's business operating hours are 8am-5pm Monday-Friday. Work
hours may vary according to the department's work schedule.
GROUP HEALTH AND HOSPITALIZATION COVERAGE
The Town provides group health and hospitalization insurance for
regular full-time and part-time employees*. Employees may purchase
dependent coverage through the Town's group health plan, but the
employee assumes the majority of the cost for dependent coverage.
DENTAL
COVERAGE
The Town provides dental coverage for regular full and part-time
employees*. Dependent coverage is available but the employee assumes
the entire cost for dependent coverage.
LIFE INSURANCE
The Town provides a life insurance policy of one times salary with a minimum of $25,000 up to a maximum of $50,000 to all regular full-time and part-time employees. In addition, after completing one year of employment, a death benefit is provided through the North Carolina Local Government Employees’ Retirement System. The payment equals the highest 12 months of salary in a row during the 24 months prior to death, but no less than $25,000 and no more than $50,000. Also, employees may purchase supplemental life insurance coverage through UNUM.
FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNTS
All employees are offered the option of participating in flexible spending accounts which provides a way to save federal, state and social security taxes on eligible medical and dependent care expenses.
SHORT TERM DISABILITY (Voluntary Coverage)
Employees may voluntarily purchase short-term disability insurance
through UNUM. The short term disability plan applies to injuries
and illness which occur outside the workplace. Employees receive
a benefit amount of 60% of their salary, up to $700 per week. Benefits
begin after a 14 day waiting period. Benefits last for a duration
of up to 24 weeks
RETIREMENT
Each employee who is expected to work for the Town more than 1,000
hours annually will join the North Carolina Government Retirement
System when eligible as a condition of employment starting the first
day of employment. A six percent (6%) employee contribution is deducted
from pay for the retirement plan. An employee becomes vested in
the retirement plan after 5 years of contributing service.
The Town contributes 5% toward a 401K supplemental retirement plan. Employees are immediately vested in the 401K plan. Employees may elect to make voluntary contributions to this plan.
HOLIDAYS
The policy of the Town is to follow the holiday schedule provided
by the state of North Carolina. In order to receive a paid holiday,
an employee must have worked the day before and the day after the
holiday(s), or have been given approved leave. 11 or 12 paid holidays
will be granted depending on the year and date in which the holiday
falls. Employees required to work a holiday are provided with holiday
premium pay for all hours worked.
VACATION
Paid vacation is granted to all regular employees. The vacation
earning rate for full-time employees is as follows:
| Years of Service |
Hours Accrued Per Year |
|---|---|
Less than 2 years |
80 |
2 through 4 |
96 |
5 through 9 |
120 |
10 through 14 |
144 |
15 through 19 |
160 |
20 plus |
192 |
SICK LEAVE
Town employees are granted 12 paid sick leave days per year.
EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
The Town of Apex provides employees and family members with confidential
counseling to help resolve problems that may impact their work or
personal lives. This is a free service.
TUITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
Tuition assistance is available to those employees who have completed
the initial probation and wish to further their education and training.
Employees may receive financial assistance up to $750 per fiscal
year for courses relating to their present job or to a future position
with the Town of Apex.
LONGEVITY PAY
The Town offers longevity pay to recognize and reward the total
years of service as a regular employee. Longevity pay is a lump
sum payment given once a year. Payments are made in the following
amounts:
| Years of Service |
Longevity Amount |
|---|---|
2 through 4 years |
$100 |
5 through 9 years |
$300 |
10 through 19 years |
$500 |
20 plus years |
$700 |
WORKERS COMPENSATION
All Town employees (full-time and part-time) are covered under the
North Carolina Worker's Compensation Act. This act covers those
employees who suffer injuries as a result of an accident while performing
duties. Responsibility for claiming compensation under the Workers
Compensation Act is on the injured employee, and such claims must
be filed by the employee with the North Carolina Industrial Commission
within two years from the date of injury.
CREDIT UNION
All employees have the option of joining the North Carolina Local
Government Employees' Credit Union. In order to retain membership
in the Credit Union, employees must have a minimum of $25 on deposit.
* Benefits for part-time employees are pro-rated based on a 40 hour work week.