These savings are deducted from the employees' pay prior to the calculation of taxes which results in additional savings for the employee. The City offers a choice of plans, and generous employer co-payments.
Employees are eligible on their first day of employment.
An Employee, if they so choose, may also make tax-deferred contributions to this plan in order to provide themselves with additional retirement income. The City offers payroll deposit services at the Worcester Municipal Federal Credit Union. Based on the employee's years of service, they are eligible for one to four weeks of vacation. This is not intended to be a comprehensive listing, and union contracts do prevail. New employees will receive an orientation and benefit information specific to their position.