Benefits

WESA offers the following employee benefits:
Holidays: 12 paid holidays per year. Upon employment with the Authority for one year, employees receive a floating holiday, which may be taken, with prior approval, at any time during the year.

Vacation: For all full-time employees, vacation leave is accrued as follows:

Part-time employees accrue vacation on a pro-rated basis.

Sick Leave: For all full-time employees, sick leave is accrued at the rate of 3.70 hours per bi-weekly pay period for a total of 96.20 hours per year. Part-time employees accrue sick leave on a pro-rated basis.

Health Insurance: WESA provides medical, dental (full time employees only), and vision insurance to all employees and eligible dependents. Benefits become effective on the first of the month following a 30-day waiting period, and the Authority contributes 90% of the premium cost of such insurance.

Life Insurance: WESA provides Life insurance to full-time employees at two (2) times the employee’s annual base salary. Dependents are insured at $1,000 each. Additional life insurance is available at reduced rates to employees and their dependents.

Retirement: Retirement is provided under the California Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) and is based on a 2.7% at age 55 formula for Classic Members and 2% at 62 for PEPRA Members. Death benefits are included. Classic Members contribute 8% toward their retirement and PEPRA Members contribute 7.75% toward their retirement. The definition of Classic or PEPRA is assigned by PERS, according to their predetermined criteria.

Deferred Compensation: Deferred compensation is available on a voluntary basis to WESA employees. Contributions are made before taxes through payroll deduction. Employees can contribute up to a maximum of $23,000 per year. WESA does not contribute to these plans.

Flexible Spending Accounts: Employees have the option to set aside pre-tax money from their paycheck to pay for un-reimbursed medical expenses or dependent care expenses.

Workers’ Compensation: Employees with on-the-job injuries or illnesses are eligible for Workers’ Compensation benefits. Salary continuance is arranged through the WESA Human Resources department, with employees permitted to use a combination of accrued leave and their workers’ compensation benefits.

State Disability: Each employee contributes up to a maximum of $635.34 per year to insure disability coverage in the event of a non-work related injury or illness.

Long Term Disability: Long-term disability insurance is provided to all full-time employees.

Additional Benefits Available Include: 9/80 work schedule (flexible schedule and remote work schedules available, for some positions, after probation), Direct Deposit, Employee Assistance Program, Educational Assistance, Computer Purchase Loans, Certification Reimbursement Program, Spanish Language, Certification, Special License and Degree Bonus Programs, Section 125-Flexible Spending Accounts, Retiree Health Savings Plan, and two credit unions.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY: WESA applicants are considered without regard to race, religious creed (including religious dress and religious grooming), color, age, sex (including pregnancy, perceived pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions, gender, gender identity, expression, sex stereotype, sexual orientation and transgender), national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, uniform service member and veteran status, disability (physical and/or mental), legally protected medical condition or information (including genetic information), marital status, domestic partner status, status as a victim of domestic violence, sexual assault or stalking, enrollment in a public assistance program, or holding or presenting a driver’s license issued under section 12801.9 of the Vehicle Code, or any other protected characteristic as established by local, state, or federal law.