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June 6, 1991 <br /> ORANGE COUNTY BENEFITS <br /> FOR PERMANENT EMPLOYEES <br /> MANDATED BENEFITS <br /> RETIREMENT: <br /> Each Permanent employee is required by law to join the N.C. <br /> Local Governmental Employees' Retirement System. As required <br /> by State law, the County contributes 4.94 percent of salary <br /> for general County employees, and 3 .86 percent for sworn law <br /> enforcement officers. <br /> Each employee contributes six percent of salary. <br /> 401(k) PLAN: <br /> As required by State law, the County contributes five percent <br /> of salary for sworn law enforcement officers. The County <br /> makes no 401(k) contribution for other employees. <br /> Employees may contribute to the 401(k) Plan on a voluntary <br /> basis. <br /> SOCIAL SECURITY: <br /> As required by Federal law, the County contributes 7. 65 <br /> percent of salary for employees. <br /> Each employee contributes 7.65 percent of salary. <br /> UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION: <br /> As required by State law, the County pays charges based on <br /> actual claims. <br /> Amount budgeted for Fiscal Year 1990-91 $12, 000 <br /> Actual amount paid 1990-91 $14,739 <br /> Amount budgeted for Fiscal Year 1991-92 $17, 000 <br /> There is no cost to the employee. <br /> WORKERS COMPENSATION: <br /> All employees are covered by Worker's Compensation while <br /> performing job duties. The County pays an annual premium <br /> bases on experience and job classifications. <br /> Amount budgeted for Fiscal Year 1990-91 $100, 000 <br /> Actual amount paid $121, 046 <br /> Amount budgeted for Fiscal Year 1991-92 $125, 000 <br /> There is no cost to the employee. <br />