Compensation & Benefits
In order to attract and retain the best employees, East House
is a leader among local non-profit agencies in compensation and benefits
provided to both full and part-time employees.
2010 Benefit summary
Health Insurance
Group medical insurance is available to
regular employees working 20 hours per week or more (except temporary and
per diem employees). The agency shares the cost of health care premiums
for employees and their eligible dependents. Employees may chose from four
different health insurance plans. The agency pays approximately 90% toward
the medical premiums for a single policy on the lowest cost plan and
approximately 60% toward a 2-person or family policy on the lowest cost
plan. Coverage becomes effective on the first of the month following the
employee’s date of hire. Employees who receive health insurance through
another source can elect to receive an annualized opt-out amount of $1500
(subject to taxes).
Dental Insurance
Group dental insurance
is available to regular employees working 20 hours per week or more
(except temporary and per diem employees). The agency pays 33%
towards single and family dental premiums. Coverage becomes
effective on the first of the month following the employee’s date
of hire.
Flexible Spending Account (Medical &
Dependent Care)
An FSA allows employees to use pre-tax
dollars to pay for certain medical and dental expenses not covered
by their medical/dental plans and/or to pay for dependent care
expenses. The maximum annual contribution is $5,000 for medical and
$5,000 for dependent care. This benefit is available to regular
employees working 20 hours a week or more (except temporary and per
diem employees) and becomes effective the first of the month
following the employee’s date of hire.
Life Insurance
Group term life insurance
is available to regular employees working 20 hours per week or more
(except temporary and per diem employees). Coverage becomes
effective on the employee’s on the first of the month following
the employee’s date of hire. Insurance is equal to two times the
employee’s regular annual salary, to a maximum of $150,000.
Premiums are paid by East House Corp.
Optional Life Insurance
Additional life
insurance coverage may be purchased by employees directly from our
insurance carrier and is paid through payroll deductions. Coverage
is available for employees their spouse or domestic partner, and
dependents. This benefit is available to regular employees working
20 hours a week or more (except temporary and per diem employees)
and becomes effective the first of the month following the employee’s
date of hire.
Supplemental Insurance
Additional
individual insurance plans (Medical Bridge Gap, Accident and Injury,
Cancer, Disability Income Replacement, Specified Disease) may be
purchased by employees directly from our supplemental insurance
carrier and are paid through payroll deductions. Coverage is
available for employees, their spouse or domestic partner, and
dependents. This benefit is available to regular employees working
20 hours a week or more (except temporary and per diem employees)
and becomes effective the first of the month following the employee’s
date of hire.
401(a) Plan
East House makes annual
discretionary contributions to the accounts of eligible employees.
The contribution is based on a percentage of the employee’s pay
and years of service. Employees with 1 –5 years of service receive
3%, 6 – 9 years of service receive 5%, and over 10 years receive
7%. Eligibility requirements include: one year of service, 1000
hours worked during the plan year, and 21 years of age. Employees
become fully vested after 3 years.
403(b) Tax Deferred Annuity
This plan
allows employees to save a percentage or dollar amount of their
wages for retirement on a pre-tax basis. Employees who work for
1,000 or more hours per year are eligible to participate. Eligible
employees may participate in this plan as early as their date of
hire.
Holidays
East House grants 7 paid
holidays per year (6 scheduled holidays and one floating holiday to
be used at the employee’s discretion with appropriate Supervisory
approval). Employees who work on a scheduled holiday are able to
choose an alternate day to use the holiday within the next 60 days.
Paid Time Off (PTO)
The paid time off
bank encompasses both personal, vacation, and sick time. Individuals
earn and accrue paid time off on a biweekly basis at different rates
based on length of service. Accrual rates change on the employee’s
anniversary date.
Less than 2 years = accrue at the rate of 112
hours per year (16 days)
More than 2 years = accrue at the rate of 182
hours per year (26 days)
PTO "Cash Out" Program
On
scheduled dates twice a year employees are allowed to "cash
out" up to 17.5 hours of paid-time off. The hours are removed
from the employee’s paid-time off bank and paid out at the
employee’s current rate of pay.
Short-term Disability
Provides partial
income for employees when absent from work for more than seven days
due to non-occupational illness, injury, or pregnancy-related
disability. Maximum payment period: 26 weeks. Benefit is 50% of pay
up to a maximum of $170 per week. A separate application procedure
may be required to obtain STD benefits. Premiums are paid by East
House.
Enhanced Short-Term Disability Insurance
This benefit supplements Short-term disability insurance benefits to
60% of an employee’s pre-disability income for up to 26 weeks as
medically determined.
Long Term Disability Insurance
LTD
insurance is available to regular employees working 20 hours a week
or more (except temporary and per diem employees). Coverage becomes
effective on the first of the month following the employee’s date
of hire. Insurance provides income to 60% of wages to a maximum of
$5,000 per month in accordance with plan provisions to eligible
employees. LTD benefits become effective after 26 weeks of
short-term disability benefits. A separate application procedure may
be required to obtain LTD benefits. Premiums are paid by East House.
Educational Benefit
Educational or
training dollars are available to eligible regular employees (except
temporary and per diem employees) to supplement job-related
educational expenses and career development to a maximum of $300 per
year. Additional tuition vouchers may be offered throughout the year
as available.
Travel Expenses
Eligible regular employees
(except temporary and per diem employees) who are approved to use
their personal vehicle for work will be reimbursed for approved
travel necessary for agency business at a rate of 45 cents a mile
plus actual tolls and parking fees.
Employee Assistance Program
A service
available to employees and members of their household, which
provides professional, confidential assessments and referrals for
services when personal problems arise. Initial consultations paid
for by East House Corp.
Worker’s Compensation Insurance
Provides
compensation to employees in accordance with the laws of NY for lost
wages caused by illness, accidental injury, or death suffered in the
course of, or as a result, of employment with the agency.
Social Security
Provides benefits for
employees and their families as specified by law. East House matches
employee tax amounts dollar for dollar, and makes contributions to
an employees’ account based on a percent of earnings.
Wage Differentials
Recognizing there are special times and
circumstances when individual employees are needed to provide
services the agency has established the following differential
rates:
Holiday Work (January 1, Memorial Day, July 4th and Labor Day):
150% regular hourly rate. (Thanksgiving Day and December 25):
200% of regular hourly rate.
Emergency Callback Work: 150% regular hourly rate.
Weekend and Overnight Awake Work: 110% regular hourly rate.
Telepager On-Call Compensation
The agency requires that
certain program, supervisory and senior staff accept responsibility
for providing on-call consultation to counseling staff and clients
for emergencies during normal off-duty hours. These employees are
compensated at a rate of $12.00 per day on weekdays and $24.00 per
day on Saturday, Sunday, and January 1, Memorial Day, July 4th,
Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day and December 25.
Note: Effective July 2010, Part-time employees, over 20
hours a week and under 35 hours a week, will receive pro-rated benefits
based upon their normal work schedule for items such as health
insurance, health
insurance opt out, dental insurance, paid time off, and holidays .
This information is intended to provide a
brief outline description of benefits provided by East House. Should
there be a discrepancy between this document and the plan document,
the plan document governs.
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