Newly hired eligible employees and their dependents will be effective in Diocese of St Petersburg’s benefits programs on the first of month following 30 days of continuous employment. Enrollments are processed through the online enrollment system thru Paylocity at: htps://access.paylocity.com/

Eligibility for benefits is determined by the following criteria:

  • Full-time With Benefits (Salary/Hourly) An employee who is regularly scheduled to work 30 hours per week on a continuous basis during the calendar year will be compensated on a salaried or hourly basis and will receive full benefits.
  • Part-time With Benefits (Salary/Hourly) An employee who is regularly scheduled to work 25 or more hours per week and was hired prior to February 28, 2010 or regularly scheduled for 30 hours per week and hired after March 1, 2010 will be compensated on a salaried/hourly basis and will receive full benefits.
  • Part-time No Benefits (Salary/Hourly) An employee hired after March 1, 2010 who is regularly scheduled for less than 30 hours  per week will be compensated on a salaried/hourly basis and will receive no benefits other than pension credit (if earned)** and those that are required by State or Federal statute.

To see benefits available for all part time employees: click here

Please refer to your current Laity Benefits Guide for costs, eligibility and enrollment information or contact the Benefits Specialist at: benefits@dosp.org or 727-344-1611×5322

2025 Laity Benefit Book Last modified October 24, 2024

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EMPLOYEE HANDBOOK: This is the recommended policy, but note that some entities deviate from the Diocesan recommended policy based on local needs.  Please check with your local business office for the policy being used.

Employee Handbook Last modified March 1, 2018 Telecommuting Policy Last modified July 27, 2022
Holidays, Vacation, Sick and Time Off Policies

Diocesan Time Off Policy
This is the recommended policy, but note that some entities deviate from the Diocesan recommended policy based on local needs. Please check with your local business office for the policy being used.

Diocese Time Off Policy Last modified July 1, 2021

Holidays:
Holidays observed by the Pastoral Center. This is the recommended policy, but note that some entities deviate from the Diocesan recommended policy based on local needs.  Please check with your local business office for the policy being used.

Pastoral Center Holiday Schedule 2025 Last modified May 1, 2024 Pastoral Center Holiday Schedule 2024 Last modified May 31, 2023

Family Medical Leave (FML), Parental Leave or Disability Leave
For information on FML, Parental Leave or Disability Leave, click here

Benefit Guide and Enrollment Information

Enrollments are processed through the online enrollment system thru Paylocity at: htps://access.paylocity.com/

2025 Laity Benefit Book Last modified October 24, 2024 Benefits and Enrollment Guide – Laity 2024 Last modified May 1, 2024 SPANISH Benefits and Enrollment Guide – Laity 2024 Last modified November 29, 2023

All elections are in effect for the entire plan year and can only be changed during Annual Open Enrollment, unless you experience a family status change. If you qualify for a change in family status, please complete the form below:

Benefits Change Form Last modified December 19, 2023
Employee Benefits (Employer Paid)

Employee Benefits (Employer Paid)

All full-time and part-time employees are eligible to participate in the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and Quantum. This benefit is provided to employees at no cost.

Optional Benefits (Employee Paid)

These optional benefits are available to Benefit Eligible Employees. Please refer to your current Benefits and Enrollment Guide for costs, eligibility and enrollment information or contact the Benefits Specialist at: benefits@dosp.org or 727-317-4563

Employee Discounts

$50 work shoe allowance with “Shoes for Crews” available to ALL full and part time employees

Family Medical Leave (FML) and Disability

Family Medical Leave (FML) Policy:
The Diocese of St. Petersburg has a specific policy that supersedes any other FMLA policy. 

Family Medical Leave Policy Last modified October 1, 2022

For more information and necessary forms, click here

Parental Leave Policy Last modified January 22, 2024

Disability Insurance:
All Full-time and Part-time With Benefits employees are provided Disability insurance at no cost to the employee. Please click link below to view.
Short and Long Term Disability Insurance

Employee Assistance