Sec. 4.299. Certificate of Commendation.

   Each suggestion which is adopted by a department but which is not eligible for a monetary award may carry with it an award of Certificate of Commendation as provided under Section 4.295 of this article.

SECTION HISTORY

Based on Ord. No. 126,506.

Sec. 4.300. Monetary Awards.

   (a)   A monetary award of 25% of the estimated first year net savings, up to a maximum of $50,000.00, shall be given for any suggestion with an estimated net savings of $100.00 or more in the first year. There shall be no monetary award for suggestions with an estimated net savings of less than $100.00 in the first year.

   (b)   A “$100.00 monetary award” may be granted if the departmental suggestion committee and the department head find that implementation of a suggestion would result in a significant, although monetarily immeasurable, improvement in methods, services, safety or employee morale. The “$100.00 monetary award” shall be a sum of money which, after deducting applicable taxes, leaves a net cash remainder of $100.00 to be paid to the suggester.

   (c)   For purposes of this article, estimated net savings in the first year is defined as the savings directly attributable to the suggestion during the first year that the suggestion is in effect, less the estimated first year costs, amortized, if appropriate, of placing the suggestion into effect.

SECTION HISTORY

Based on Ord. No. 126,506.

Amended by: Ord. No. 140,460, Eff. 7-12-70; Ord. No. 141,459, Eff. 2-22-71; Ord. No 154,690, Eff. 1-9-81; In Entirety, Ord No. 164,893, Eff. 7-2-89; Ord. No. 167,906, Eff. 6-13-92.

ARTICLE 5 ADMINISTRATION OF EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PROGRAMS

(Title Amended by Ord. No. 165,469, Eff. 2-25-90.)

Section

4.302   Non-discrimination in Employment Benefits (Charter Section 1024).

4.303   Joint Labor-Management Benefits Committee and Personnel Department Responsible For Programs.

4.304   Call for Proposals – Negotiation.

4.305   Requirements of Plans for Benefits to Which the City Is Not a Party.

4.306   Authorization to Expend Funds.

4.306.1   Authorization to Expend Funds – Fire Department.

4.306.2   Authorization to Expend Funds – Police Department.

4.306.3   City Contribution for Dental Plan Costs.

4.306.4   Continuation of Dental Plan Premium Subsidy During Family or Medical Leave– Non-represented Employees.

4.307   City Contributions to Health Plan Costs.

4.307.1   Continuation of Health Plan Premium Subsidy During Family or Medical Leave– Non-represented Employees.

4.307.2   City Contribution to Employee Assistance Program.

4.307.4   Life Insurance for Non-represented Executive and Managerial Positions.

4.307.5   Benefits Determinations for Sworn General Managers.

4.308   Officers and Employees of Departments Having Control of Their Own Funds.

4.309   Rideshare Program – Non-represented Employees.

4.310   Reimbursement to Specified Employees of Moneys Paid as Premiums for Part B (Medical Insurance) Medicare Coverage.

4.310.1   Employee and Dependent Eligibility Verification and Waiver Provision.

4.310.2   Catastrophic Illness Leave Program.

Sec. 4.302. Non-discrimination in Employment Benefits (Charter Section 1024 ).

   (a)   The City of Los Angeles shall not discriminate in the provision of any employee benefit between employees with spouses and employees with domestic partners.

   (b)   Except with respect to retirement-based benefits, any employee who claims a domestic partner for the purpose of the provision of any benefit provided by the City shall complete a confidential affidavit to be filed with the Employee Benefits Office, Personnel Department, which shall be signed by the City employee and the domestic partner declaring the existence of a domestic partnership between them. Any employee who claims a domestic partner for the purpose of the provision of any retirement-based benefit provided by any of the City’s retirement systems shall complete a similar affidavit and file it with the appropriate department.

SECTION HISTORY

Added by Ord. No. 172,941, Eff. 1-21-00, Oper. 7-1-00.

Sec. 4.303. Joint Labor-Management Benefits Committee and Personnel Department Responsible For Programs.

   The City’s Joint Labor-Management Benefits Committee shall recommend and the Personnel Department shall maintain and administer, on behalf of the City of Los Angeles, suitable employee benefit programs, as authorized by the City Council, for officers and employees of the City of Los Angeles who are eligible for benefits through membership in either the Los Angeles City Employees’ Retirement Systems (LACERS), provided for in Sections 1150 - 1170 of the Charter of the City of Los Angeles, or the Fire and Police Pension System, provided for in Sections 1200 - 1630 thereof.

   Notwithstanding any other provisions of this Code, members of the Safety Members Pension System, provided for in Sections 1500 - 1630 of the City Charter, shall be entitled to a health insurance subsidy while undergoing training.

SECTION HISTORY

Based on Ord. No. 131,678.

Amended by: Ord. No. 135,227, Ord. No. 150,071, Eff. 8-31-77; Ord, No. 153,053, Eff. 11-24-79; In Entirety, Ord. No. 158,352, Eff. 9-23-83, Oper. 7-1-83; In Entirety, Ord. No. 165,469, Eff. 2-25-90; Ord. No. 173,308, Eff. 6-30-00, Oper. 7-1-00; In Entirety, Ord. No. 175,048, Eff. 1-23-03.