Employee Benefits

WELLNESS PROGRAM
In partnership with the City of Duluth and the Bridge to Wellness Program, the DECC provides various wellbeing benefits and incentives. Examples include educational webinars, workout programs, team challenges, annual health fair, etc. The DECC also has a free employee gym available to use when the building is open.

 

FREE PARKING AT THE DECC
Year-round free parking with access to downtown Duluth and Canal Park

 

REIMBURSEMENT FOR DTA MONTHLY PASS
Employees are eligible for a reimbursement every month a DTA monthly bus pass is purchased. Proof of purchase is required.

 

ELIGIBLE EMPLOYER FOR PUBLIC SERVICE LOAN FORGIVENESS PROGRAM
The DECC is an eligible employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Opportunity. The program information and requirements are linked here https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service

 

PERA – PUBLIC EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT ASSOCIATION
Membership in PERA is automatic for public employees who meet minimum wage and position eligibility requirements set by MN Statute. Money is contributed to your PERA fund in two ways:

  • Employee contributes 6.50% of their earnings to PERA
  • The DECC matches their contributions at 7.5%

 

DEFERRED COMPENSATION OPTIONAL RETIREMENT PLAN – 547 RETIREMENT PLAN
The Minnesota Deferred Compensation Plan (MNDCP) is a voluntary retirement savings plan offered by the DECC. Contributions are deducted from your paycheck and invested according to your preference. Employees must elect to contribute to the MNDCP plan.

 

EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
Employees have access to a variety of resources and professionals

  • Self-help portal
  • Child and eldercare consultation
  • Work life resources & referrals
  • Legal & financial consultations

 

HOLIDAYS

  • 11 paid holidays+ 3 floating holidays (full-time positions)
  • part-time employees receive time and a half if scheduled on a holiday

 

 

PAID TIME OFF

PART-TIME NONEXEMPT & UNION | PTO (UNION, PER CONTRACT)
Years Accrual Per Pay Period Maximum Accrual Bank
0-3 years 0.034 hours PTO for

every hour worked

 80 hours
4-9 years 0.05 hours PTO for
every hour worked		 160 hours
10-14+ years 0.06 hours PTO for
every hour worked		 160 hours
Part time Union Leads 0.06 hours PTO for
every hour worked		 160 hours

 

 

VACATION TIME

Upon hire, new full time employees will receive their initial (12) vacation days upfront and start accruing on their one-year anniversary

FULL TIME | VACATION
Years Accrual Per Pay Period Total Earned – Annual Maximum Accrual Bank
0-4 years 3.69 hours 96 hours/12 days 200 hours
5-9 years 5.85 hours 152 hours/19 days 260 hours
10+ years 7.69 hours 200 hours/25 days 260 hours

 

 

SICK TIME

FULL TIME & FULL TIME UNION | SICK (UNION, PER CONTRACT)
Years Accrual Per Month Total Earned – Annual Maximum Accrual Bank
0 – all 12 hours 144 hours annual 1200 hours

 

 

PAID PARENTAL LEAVE
Upon request, the DECC will provide up to 6 weeks of paid parental leave to employees following the birth of an employee’s child or the placement of a child with an employee in connection with adoption or foster care. Employees that are eligible for paid parental leave may utilize this time in addition to Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) leave, as applicable and eligible.

 

 

HEALTH INSURANCE – MEDICA (FULL-TIME POSITIONS)

  • Coverage starts on the 1st of the following month after an employee’s start date
  • Single coverage: employee covers 10% of the premium, employee cost is $110.50/month
  • Family coverage: employee covers 20% of the premium, employee cost is $543.40/month

 

 

DENTAL INSURANCE – DELTA DENTAL (FULL-TIME POSITIONS)

  • Coverage starts on the 1st of the following month after an employee’s start date
  • Low option employee cost is $34/month for single coverage and $119/month for family coverage
  • High option employee cost is $67/month for single coverage and $187/month for family coverage

 

 

EMPLOYEE LIFE INSURANCE (FULL-TIME POSITIONS)

  • Coverage starts on the 1st of the following month after an employee’s start date
  • Employee cost is $32/month – decreasing term life insurance

 

 

FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNT (FULL-TIME POSITIONS)

  • This is a pre-taxed account available for medical, dental and dependent care expenses
  • The employee chooses how much they’d like to contribute without going over the maximum allowed amount, and $610 is allowed to be rolled over each calendar year

 

 

 

Contact Information
If you have questions, please contact Lauren Schuette in Human Resources at LSchuette@decc.org or 218-623-1353