Deferred Compensation
Deferred Compensation is a long-term savings program. It can be a way for employees to provide for a supplementary retirement income or a bridge to the next job. Investments are made with before-tax dollars through voluntary salary deferral until retirement or earlier termination of employment, death, or hardship. In addition, the earnings on these deferrals will compound free of current taxes. Deferred Compensation is a way for state employees to have part of the money they would have paid in income taxes working for their future.
Family And Medical Leave
The Office of the Secretary of State provides leave to its employees under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA). The FMLA provides up to twelve weeks of leave, unpaid, to those individuals who meet the qualification for the leave.
Flexible Spending Programs
The Medical Care Assistance Plan (MCAP) allows employees to use tax-free dollars to pay eligible, medically necessary expenses incurred by an employee, their spouse, and their dependents during the plan year. The Dependent Care Assistance Plan (DCAP) allows employees to use tax-free dollars to pay eligible child and adult care expenses incurred during the plan year. The contribution amount is deducted from an employee's pay and deposited into an FSA account before state, federal, and Social Security taxes are withheld. This is not taxable income. Lower taxable income means payment of less taxes and more take-home dollars.
Group Health, Dental, Life, And Vision Insurance
Secretary of State employees are offered a variety of insurance benefits.
- All new employees are given information about the different health insurance coverages offered in their area. The Department of Personnel assists the employees in completing their insurance forms for benefits.
- Dental insurance coverage is offered for the employee as well as their dependents.
- Vision Care is a service provided at no cost to the employee. This service gives a reduction in cost of eye examinations, lenses, and frames to employee and their dependents.
- Life insurance is provided for all employees. The cost of this service is based on employment status, i.e. full-time, part-time, etc. Dependents may be added for coverage at additional cost.
Right To Know
The State of Illinois Safety Inspection and Education Act (820 ILCS 200/0.01) and the Health and Safety Act (820 ILCS 225/0.1) provide job safety and health protection for public workers through the promotion of safe and healthful working conditions throughout the state.
Training
The Office of the Secretary of State's Office provides staff development and training as required by law and to encourage personal and professional growth.
Vacation, Sick, and Personal Leave
Employees accumulate vacation, sick, and personal leave time according to their years of service and work schedule.
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