Human Relations

Responsibilities

The Human Relations Office oversees and coordinates all employee related issues for the City of Lowell, including employment opportunities and benefits.

The Human Relations Office welcomes all previous, current, and prospective employees to learn more about Human Relations at the City of Lowell by visiting our pages located in the left hand column of this page.

2023-2024 ANNUAL OPEN ENROLLMENT

APRIL 5th, 2023 - MAY  3rd, 2023

This is the one time a year you can enroll and make changes to your City of Lowell benefits.  

All enrollment and change forms must be submitted to the Human Relations Office- City Hall by the deadline of 4:00PM, MAY 3rd, 2023.    

***PLAN AND RATE INFORMATION  WILL BE PROVIDED ONCE IT BECOMES AVAILABLE****




  1. FY23 MEDICAL
  2. FY23 DENTAL
  3. FY23 FSA
  4. FY23 PLAN RATES

GIC plan information & Forms

  1. 2022 2023 Municipal Employee Retiree Survivor Benefits Guide
  2. GIC Required Documents
  3. FY2023 GIC Enrollment/Change Form
  4. GIC Dependent Age 19-26 Enrollment- Change Form

Notice for Fallon Health Plan Members

  1. Letter to Fallon members and FAQ
Open Enrollment Important Notes
  • If adding a spouse to medical/dental a copy of marriage certificate is required
  • If adding a dependent to medical/ dental a copy of birth certificate is required
  • School Dept employees enrolling for the first time will need to obtain an Eligibility Form from the School Dept HR Office.
  • All changes become effective July 1st
  • Deductions begin the first week of June
  • Be sure to check your deductions on your payroll checks for accuracy. Any discrepancies should be immediately reported to HR-City Hall

W4 - Tax Form  FAQs

  1. FAQs on the 2020 Form W-4 _ Internal Revenue Service

Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA)

The Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA or Act) requires certain employers to provide their employees with paid sick leave and expanded family and medical leave for specified reasons related to COVID-19. These provisions will apply from April 1, 2020 through December 31, 2020.

  1. Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA)