LMS named a 2021 Best Place to Work in Vermont !
2021 EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
Designed to support and reward the great people of LMS and their families, our Benefits Package is not just about dollars & days off – it’s about our human, as well as financial, needs.Full-time employees are eligible on DAY ONE for:
Personal Time Off Plan (PTOP)
All full-time employees begin with a base PTO of 17 days per year, earned cumulatively per pay period, which includes vacation, sick time, and personal time. Carry-over of up to thirty-two (32) hours of unused PTO to the following year.|
Years of Service Completed |
Hours per pay period (2 weeks) | Days per Year |
| Upon Hire | 5.23 hours | 17 days |
| 2 years completed | 6.77 hours | 22 days |
| 5 years completed | 8.31 hours | 27 days |
| 10 years completed | 9.85 hours | 32 days (maximum) |
Alternate Work Schedule
Three schedule options to choose from:- Regular Work Week: 8 hours/day Monday – Friday
- 9 hours/day Monday – Thursday with 1/2 day on Fridays
- 9/80 Compressed work schedule – 9 hours/day with every other Friday off
Ten (10) Paid Holidays
LMS pays all full-time employees for the following Holidays:- New Years Day/ Memorial Day
- Independence Day /Labor Day
- Thanksgiving Day/ Day after Thanksgiving
- Christmas Eve /Christmas Day
- New Years Eve /New Years Day
- A Floating Holiday
EAP – Employee Assistance Program
24/7 Free Access, Short Term Confidential CounselingHealth Insurance with HRA
Provided by Cigna. LMS pays 80% of the HRA deductible, plus lump sum towards the premium shown below. The employee pays the balance of the premium on a pre-tax basis. 2021 Deductibles are $3500 (single) and $7000 (couple/children/family).| Medical Insurance Premium | Total Monthly Cost | LMS Pays per month | Employee Pays per month | Employee Cost per pay period |
| Single | $ 647.42 | $ 582.68 | $ 64.74 | $ 29.88 |
| Couple | $ 1,359.44 | $ 971.05 | $ 388.39 | $ 179.26 |
| Parent and Child(ren) | $ 1,229.96 | $ 971.05 | $ 258.91 | $ 119.50 |
| Family | $ 1,941.99 | $ 1,294.72 | $ 647.22 | $ 298.74 |
| HRA | Total Deductible | LMS Contrib. 80% | Employee Contrib. 20% |
| Single | $ 3,500.00 | $ 2,800.00 | $ 700.00 |
| Couple | $ 7,000.00 | $ 5,600.00 | $ 1,400.00 |
| Parent and Child(ren) | $ 7,000.00 | $ 5,600.00 | $ 1,400.00 |
| Family | $ 7,000.00 | $ 5,600.00 | $ 1,400.00 |
401 (K) Retirement Plan
LMS matches 100% of employee contributes up to a maximum of 5%. Roth option is available.Life and AD&D Insurance
Renaissance $50k Life Insurance and $50k AD&D — 100% of the premium paid by LMS.Short Term Disability Plan, Long Term Disability Plan
Paid 100% by LMSAccident Insurance
Pays benefits for accidents that happen off-the-job. LMS pays 100% for Employees. Optional additional coverage is available for dependents. See below.Dental Insurance
Optional coverage through Cigna. Paid by employee on a pre-tax basis through payroll.| Cigna Dental Insurance | Employee Monthly Cost | Employee Cost per pay period |
| Single | $ 38.45 | $ 17.75 |
| Couple | $ 75.89 | $ 35.03 |
| Parent and Child(ren) | $ 112.67 | $ 52.00 |
| Family | $ 168.30 | $ 77.68 |
Vision Insurance
Optional coverage through Cigna. Paid by employee on a pre-tax basis through payroll.| Cigna Vision Insurance | Employee Monthly Cost | Employee Cost per pay period |
| Single | $ 6.08 | $ 2.81 |
| Couple | $ 12.15 | $ 5.61 |
| Parent and Child(ren) | $ 12.28 | $ 5.67 |
| Family | $ 19.60 | $ 9.05 |
Accident Insurance
Optional coverage through Renaissance Life. LMS pays 100% of the premium for employees. You may add dependent coverage at the cost shown below, on a pre-tax basis.| Cigna Accident Insurance | Employee Monthly Cost | Employee Cost per pay period |
| Single | $ 0.00 | $ 0.00 |
| Couple | $ 8.24 | $ 3.80 |
| Parent and Child(ren) | $ 10.11 | $ 4.67 |
| Family | $ 18.35 | $ 8.47 |
Full time employees are eligible following 6 months of service for:
- Scorecard Incentive Program – Annual program that rewards all employees when the company meets its performance goals. Paid quarterly, based on a percentage of annual earnings. Key metrics are Net Income, On-Time Delivery, and Quality.
Full-time employees are eligible following 1 year of service for:
- Tuition Reimbursement Plan – Provides eligible employees with the opportunity to obtain, maintain or improve job-related or career-related skills and competencies. 100% reimbursement for As and Bs, up to a maximum of $4,000 for academic courses or $2,000 for professional certifications.
- Wellness Reimbursement – Annual benefit up to $350 for permissible exercise activities & equipment.
Full-time employees are eligible following 2 years of service for:
- $1,000 Vacation Stipend – Annual benefit to help employees make the most of their time off by helping with vacation expenses. If you go on vacation and you’ve been with us for 2 years, you’re eligible!
Everyone is eligible for:
- Free Fresh Fruit, Yogurt, Seltzer, Coffee and Tea
- BBQ Wednesdays — every other week, all summer long
- Summer & Winter company events
- Fall Harvest Pot-luck, Groundhog Day Chili Cook-Off, Annual Horseshoe Tournament, and more
