Benefits of Employment with the City of La Quinta

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Retirement Benefits
Tier 1 - 2.5% @ 55 formula for employees hired before November 1, 2012 (Employee pays 8%)
Tier 2 - 2.0% @ 60 formula for CalPERS "Classic" members hired after November 1, 2012 (Employee pays 7%)
Tier 3 - 2.0% @ 62 formula for new CalPERS members (Employee pays 6.25%)

The City does not participate in Social Security.

Disability Benefits
Short and Long Term Disability

Medical/Life Benefits
Health/dental/vision/life (City contributes up to $1,992 per month towards employee coverage).          

Paid Holiday and Sick Days
12 sick days and 10 paid holidays annually

Vacation
80 hours of vacation per year (plus 8 hours for each additional year of service up to a maximum of 160 hours per year).

Administrative Leave
40 hours (specific management positions) or 80 hours (Directors) administrative leave per year.

Employee Assistance Program
The City provides this program for all employees at no cost.

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