CITY OF LIVERMORE
BENEFITS SUMMARY
Livermore Management Group
Please
click here for a copy of the current Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for the Livermore Management Group. The information contained here is a summary of benefits. For a more detailed summary of benefits for all employee groups, click
here. Any errors or omissions do not constitute either an expressed or implied contract. Updated 1/2024
MOU TERM
07/01/2021 - 06/30/2025
SCHEDULED INCREASES
7/5/2021 2.5%
7/4/2022 4%
7/3/2023 3.0%
7/1/2024 2.5%
CAFETERIA PLAN (MEDICAL/DENTAL/VISION)
$1,950/month towards medical, dental, vision, additional & supplemental life insurance; unused balance paid in cash.
BASIC LIFE INSURANCE & ACCIDENTAL DEATH & DISMEMBERMENT INSURANCE (AD & D)
$150,000 EE coverage, ER paid
$1,000 dependent coverage, ER paid
EE option to purchase $25,000 additional life insurance & supplemental life to $500,000.
LONG TERM DISABILITY (LTD)
60% of base monthly earnings to $6,000/month max. (180 day waiting period)
ER paid
PERS
New City of Livermore EEs are enrolled in the 2% at 60 formula or 2% at 62 formula, depending on eligibility, as per AB 340.
Classic PERS Misc Member – 2% at 60
- Member Rate = 7% EE paid
- Employer Rate = 34.43% ER paid (includes unfunded liability; FY23/24)
- 36 consecutive months Final Comp
- Sick Leave Credit
- 4th Level 59 Survivor Ben.
- Military Service Credit
New PERS Misc Member - 2% at 62
- Member Rate = 7.5% EE paid
- Employer Rate = 34.43% ER paid (includes unfunded liability; FY23/24)
- 36 consecutive months Final Comp
- Sick Leave Credit
- 4th Level 59 Survivor Ben.
- Military Service Credit
MEDICARE (Hired after 3/31/86)
EE paid 1.45%
ER paid 1.45%
RETIREMENT HEALTH SAVINGS (RHS)
City contribution of 4% of base pay into RHS account.
VACATION ACCRUALYears of ServiceTotal Accrual Per Year
180.6 hrs
2-5120.12 hrs
6-10135.98 hrs
11-15160.94 hrs
16-19180.18 hrs
20+192.4 hrs
Maximum accrual: 375 hours
HOLIDAYS
12 observed holidays
SICK LEAVE ACCRUAL
96.2 hours/year
SICK LEAVE USAGE: - FAMILY SICK LEAVE: For immediate Family Illness - ½ Annual Sick Leave Accrual. Additional time upon approval of City Manager.
- PARENTAL LEAVE: 4 regularly scheduled workdays for non-birthing parent who becomes a parent by adoption, foster care placement, or birth of a child.
- BEREAVEMENT/ FUNERAL LEAVE (non-immediate family): 3 regularly scheduled workdays for sister-in-law and brother-in-law.
BEREAVEMENT LEAVE
3 regularly scheduled workdays max for immediate family.
ADMINISTRATIVE LEAVE80 hours per year.
PREGNANCY LEAVE & FMLA/CFRA
EE may use accrued leaves in compliance with City Rules & Regs
Benefit provided as per regulations: Federal Family and Medical Leave Act, California Family Rights Act, and California Pregnancy Disability Act
DEFERRED COMPENSATION
ER contributes $185/per pay period, with required EE contribution of $75/per pay period
2024 Maximum:
Normal = $23,000
Age 50+ = $7,500
Catchup Limits = $46,000
SECTION 125 PLAN
No ER contribution
2024 Maximum
Dependent Care*: Up to $5,000/year - *See IRS Pub #503
Unreimbursed Medical: Up to $3,200/year
- Pre-tax Health Care Premiums
- FSA's for Dependent Care
- Unreimbursed Medical Expenses
- Other options offered by plan administrator
UNIFORM ALLOWANCE
Police Facility and Equipment Manager: $600/year (equivalent to $23.07 per pay period)
SAFETY SHOE ALLOWANCE
Following are eligible for up to $200 reimbursement per fiscal year: Assistant City Engineer, Building Official, City Engineer, Construction Inspection Manager, Inspection & Neighborhood Preservation Manager; Public Works Supervisor, Senior Civil Engineer, and Water Resources Operations Manager
SUPERVISORY DIFFERENTIAL PAY
Minimum of 10% above base salary of non-mgmt subordinate, 7.5% above mgmt subordinate
ACTING PAY
If work minimum of 5 consecutive calendar days, paid @ lowest step of higher class with at least a 5% differential. If assignment > 12 months, optional increment of up to 7% or max of the range, whichever is less.
SPECIAL PROJECT PAY
If work minimum of 30 calendar days, 5%-7% differential. If full supervisory, additional % to reflect 2.5% over highest compensated subordinate. If assignment > 12 months, optional increase of up to 7%
BILINGUAL PAY
$50/pay period
Must be certified by Department Head, approved by City Manager, and used on the job.
CELL PHONE ALLOWANCE
If approved, $40/month or $90/month.
AUTO ALLOWANCE
$250/month for Building Official, City Engineer, Housing & Human Services Manager, and Planning Manager
TUITION REIMBURSEMENT
75% reimbursement for tuition & books
For undergraduate studies, $4,000 FY max; $16,000 lifetime max
For graduate studies, $5,000 FY max; $10,000 lifetime max
LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS
100% reimbursement for required licenses and certifications
EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
Three (3) sessions per incident per family member. Unlimited telephonic consultations.
PAY PERIODS
26 pay periods per year
ER = Employer
EE = Employee
FT = Full-Time
PT = Part-Time