Employee Benefits

Regular, full-time employees of the City of Brooklyn Park are eligible for a benefits package.

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Vacation

• New employees generally earn 10 days of vacation per year
• Vacation accruals increase with longevity up to a maximum of 20 days per year

Sick leave

• Sick leave is accrued at the rate of 8 hours per month with unlimited accumulation

Holidays

• 12 paid holidays per year

Health insurance

• Employees may choose between two health plans with an option to waive if covered under another qualified plan
• The City contributes to the cost of health insurance

Dental insurance

• Employees may choose between two dental plans with an option to waive if covered under another qualified plan

Life insurance

• The City provides term life insurance with an option for employees to purchase additional voluntary and dependent term life insurance at group rates

Disability insurance

• Short-term and long-term disability insurance available at group rates

Retirement

• Public Employee’s Retirement Association (PERA) pension plan (employer/employee contributions)
• Optional 457 deferred compensation plans for tax-deferred retirement savings

Flexible Spending Arrangement (FSA)

Reimbursement account for health care and daycare expenses using pre-tax contributions

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Employee Assistance Program provides confidential counseling and referral services

Fitness

• Free on-site fitness facilities; wellness program and fitness classes offered

Direct deposit (mandatory)

• Payroll checks are automatically deposited into designated account(s) on payday

About these benefits

Benefits may differ based on union contracts for employees represented by a collective bargaining unit. This summary is for information only and is subject to change or revocation without notice. This summary does not constitute a contract or guarantee, express or implied.