Specific Fringe Benefits
All regular, full-time City of Newark employees are eligible to receive generous fringe benefits. While the specific benefits provided depend upon employee classification, most employees can elect to receive or participate in:
- Pension Plan
- Life Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Health Insurance
- Long-Term Disability Insurance
- 401A Deferred Compensation Plan
- Flexible Spending Account
- Health Saving Account
- Blood Bank Membership
- Credit Union
Additional Benefits - Where Applicable
- Tool Allowance
- Travel Expense Reimbursement
- Educational Assistance
Longevity Pay & Service Award
Additionally, each regular, full-time employee who has worked for the city for 10 years or more receives annual compensation known as Longevity Pay and Service Awards.
Time-Off & Leave
- Municipal employees receive 12 paid holidays and paid sick-leave days.
- Vacation time is based on years of service. New employees get two weeks of paid vacation, increasing to five weeks after twenty years of service.