Section 14.000
Policies and Procedures Manual
Human Resources Department

14.000 EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

A. Employees may purchase shares in various credit unions throughout the State. Contributions to a credit union are directly deposited to that credit union through HR/CMS in each bi-weekly pay period. To obtain a listing of the credit unions, contact the local payroll clerk or the Administrative Office of the Trial Court.

B. Employees may have their bi-weekly checks automatically deposited in their local bank. For information contact the local payroll clerk or the Administrative Office of the Trial Court.

C. The Commonwealth of Massachusetts has established a deferred compensation plan which is available to all State employees; contributions to this program are both State and Federally tax deferred.

For more information contact:

ING Retirement Plans at 1-800-599-8618 or through the Internet at www.ingretirementplans.com

D. The Trial Court has established an Employee Assistance Program with Workplace Solutions. It is designed to help employees and their families with an array of problems such as stress, problems with relationships and problems dealing with serious illness. Trial Court employees and their families are covered for up to three (3) free confidential visits per calendar year. For further information employees should contact Workplace Solutions at (617)573-0810 or 1-800-545-9343 or the Human Resources Department.

E. Trial Court employees are eligible to receive benefits under a Tuition Remission Program. A completed Certificate of Eligibility for Tuition Remission (Form F27) must be submitted to the Human Resources Department.

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