Exempt employees are city workers who don't have to take a civil service exam. They account for more than 4,700 of the total city workforce, or about 18 percent, and include everything from entry-level jobs to department heads across nearly every department.
Employee Assistance Programs are designed to help people understand or overcome their difficulties regardless if the source is work or otherwise. While most EAPs offer a wide range of services, they often refer to other professionals or agencies who can offer more or extended care in particular areas.
EAP is state funded program; it provides educational assistance for eligible members of the Pennsylvania National Guard. EAP funding is awarded regardless of financial need. In addition, reductions or adjustments of PA State Grants cannot be as a result of a service member receiving EAP.
Municipal (civilian) employees are eligible to retire at age 60 after having completed 10 years credited service.
The multitude of students currently in Philly seem to really enjoy it. Great schools, restaurants, bars, and live entertainment across the board. You can also live inexpensively compared to other large East Coast cities like NY, Boston, and Washington. I recommend the city highly for undergrads and grad students.
DEFERRED RETIREMENT OPTION PLAN – DROP What is DROP? DROP is an enhancement to your current pension plan. When you elect to participate in DROP, you cease to make contributions to the Retirement System, and your monthly pension benefit is calculated as of the day before your DROP enrollment date.
Details: 25% tuition discount for each standard associate and bachelor's degree program course taken and a 19% tuition discount for each graduate course taken. Classes offered online and on campus.
The Mayor's Returning to Learning Partnership offers tuition discounts for City Employees and in some cases spouses, domestic partners and dependents to help City employees reach their postsecondary goals.
Beginning with the Spring 2023 term, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania employees and eligible dependents will be able to apply to the PASSHE Foundation for a grant of up to $2,000 per academic year for full-time students and up to $1,000 for part-time students.
Basic Formula For most SERS members, that's 2.5% of their final average salary for each year of credited service, but this can change depending on your class of service. Divide the annual amount by 12 for the monthly pension amount.