City of Greensboro Personnel Policy Manual

City of Greensboro Personnel Policy Manuał

Table of Contents A B C D E F H I J K L List of Appendices G Benefits - Regulatory Issues Number: G-4 Revision: 4 Effective Date: 02-01-2021 1.0 POLICY T he City of Greensboro provides a benefits package to employees on the same basis regardless of age, color, ethnicity, familial status, gender or sex, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, hair texture and hairstyle commonly associated with race or national origin, marital status, mental or physical disability, military status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation or any other non-job related factor, except when certain physical and mental requirements are Bona-fide Occupational Qualifications (BFOQ). See the Equal Employment Opportunity Definitions policy on page 408 for more information. 2.0 PURPOSE S everal benefits offered by the City are mandated by law but most are voluntary and are largely intended to protect the financial security of employees and/or retired employees. Some of the voluntary benefits, if offered by the City, are also governed by legal regulations and restrictions. This policy focuses on the major laws, both Federal and State, that impact employees directly, either because of a payroll impact or because the employee has some responsibility for involvement in the administration of the benefit. T he City complies with the laws and regulations, both Federal and State that apply to North Carolina local government benefits programs. A ppendix document, Major Benefits Laws (on page 415) of this policy lists the major laws that impact benefit programs. 3.0 SCOPE This policy applies to all City of Greensboro employees and retirees who are covered by a benefit program. 4.0 DEFINITIONS 4.1 Benefit Eligible - Full time and part time employees who are eligible for coverage and participation in the City’s benefit programs in addition to legally mandated coverage. See the appendix document, Position Types on page 424. 4.2 Other (Not Benefit Eligible) Employee - An employee assigned to a position designated roster (RP), seasonal temporary (ST), or special project (SP) who is eligible for salary and mandated benefits only. See the appendix document, Position Types on page 424. 4.3 Mandated Benefit Programs - Benefit program offerings that are required by law, including FICA (Social Security/Medicare Coverage), Unemployment Insurance, and

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