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.