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The Times offers an array of comprehensive benefits. Eligibility for benefits differs based on full-time and 1000-hour part-time employment status. This chart highlights our available benefits and when a staffer becomes eligible to elect them. |
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Benefit
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Full Timers
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1000 Hour
Part Timers |
| Health Plan (1) |
First Day
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After one year and 1,000 hours
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| Dental Plan (1) |
First Day
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After one year and 1,000 hours
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| Vision Insurance (1) |
First Day
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After one year and 1,000 hours
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| Basic Life Insurance |
First Day
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After one year and 1,000 hours
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| Supplemental Life Insurance |
First Day
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After one year and 1,000 hours
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| Short-term Disability |
91st Day
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After one year and 1,000 hours
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| Long-term Disability |
91st Day
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After one year and 1,000 hours
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| Flexible Spending Accounts |
First Day
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After one year and 1,000 hours
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| Tax-Deferred Savings (Individual contribution) |
First Day
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After one year and 1,000 hours
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| Vacation |
Eligible after six
months of service |
One week a year after two entire calendar years of 1,000 hour service
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| Holidays |
First day – 5 paid holidays each year
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Not eligible
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| Paid Leave Time (PLT) |
First day – number depends on
when hired during year |
Not eligible
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| Paid Bereavement Leave |
First Day
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After one year and 1,000 hours
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| Paid Jury Duty Leave |
First Day
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First day
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| Paid Sick Leave |
First Day
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After one year and 1,000 hours
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| Tuition Reimbursement |
First Day
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Not eligible
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| Staffer Outside Support (EAP) |
First Day
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First day
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| Adoption Assistance |
For adoptions finalized after 180th
day of employment |
Not eligible
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| Matching Grants for Colleges and Nonprofit organizations |
91st day of employment
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Not eligible
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(1) Must elect coverage within 31 days of eligibility date. Coverage is effective the date enrollment form is received in Human Resources.