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EMPLOYEE STATUS
Non-Exempt Employees
Non-exempt employees include all regular employees who are covered by
the overtime provisions of the Federal Fair Labor Standards Act or any
applicable state laws. Employees in this category are entitled to premium
pay for work in excess of 40 hours in a workweek or eight hours in a workday.
Exempt Employees
Exempt employees include all regular employees who are classified by the
company as exempt from the overtime provisions of the Federal Fair Labor
Standards Act and any applicable state laws.
Full-Time Employees
Full-time employees are defined as those employees who are hired to work
on a regular basis for 40 or more hours a week. They are eligible for
all employer-sponsored benefits.
Part-Time Employees
Part-time employees are defined as those employees who are hired to work
on a regular basis for less than 40 hours a week. Part Time employees
must work 30 or more hours per week to be eligible for Employee Handbook Website sponsored
benefits.
Temporary Employees and Leased Employees
Employees who are on the payroll of another entity or organization and
are assigned to work on a temporary or contract basis with Employee Handbook Website
are not eligible for any company-sponsored benefits, regardless of whether
they are or are not common law employees of the company. Such employees
are considered "temporary employees" or "leased employees."
The benefits, if any, to which such employees will be entitled will be
governed solely under and by the policies and benefit programs of the
outside entity that issues their paychecks. Since all employees are hired
for an unspecified duration, these classifications do not guarantee employment
for any specific length of time. Their employment relationships are terminable
at-will either by the employee, Employee Handbook Website, or the entity that pays them.
An employee will not change from temporary status to another status unless
specifically informed of such a change, in writing, by the Human Resources
Department. top
COMPENSATORY TIME OFF
Employee Handbook Website does not maintain any compensatory time off plan or arrangement.
Non-exempt employees are entitled to overtime pay whenever they perform
overtime work. Employee Handbook Website does not permit employees to take time off
in lieu of receiving overtime pay.
Exempt employees are paid a fixed salary that is intended to cover all
of the compensation to which they are entitled. Because they are exempt,
such employees are not entitled to additional compensation for extra hours
of work or time off in lieu of additional compensation. top
PAYROLL ADMINISTRATION
Paychecks are distributed on the 15th day and on the last day of each
month. If a payday falls over the weekend, paychecks will be distributed
on the prior Friday. top
PAYROLL ADVANCES
Employee Handbook Website does not provide any payroll advances or extend credit to
employees. top
PAY INCREASES
Salary increases are based on merit, productivity, quality of work, attendance,
punctuality, business/economic conditions, work ethic, and other factors.
Each are normally based upon employee evaluations in accordance with the
Performance Evaluation schedule. However, Employee Handbook Website cannot guarantee
that each employee's performance evaluation will result in a pay increase. top
BONUSES
Much like salary increases, bonuses are based on individual merit, productivity,
quality of work, attendance, punctuality, business/economic conditions,
work ethic, and other factors. Employee Handbook Website does not guarantee bonuses
to any employee at any time, under any circumstances. top
PROMOTIONS AND TRANSFERS
Employee Handbook Website encourages employees to apply for promotions to positions
for which they are qualified. Promotions and transfers shall be based
on the ability, qualifications, and potential of the candidates for the
positions. Summaries of positions open within the company are posted on
the Employee Handbook Website website. Employees who are interested in posted positions
should contact the Human Resources Department. The employee’s qualifications,
past performance, potential, and capacity to assume the increased responsibilities
of the position applied for will be evaluated. top
PERFORMANCE EVALUATION PROGRAM
Employee Handbook Website has established a formal performance evaluation program. The
purpose of the performance evaluation is to:
1) Enable the employee and manager to discuss the employee’s performance
based on responsibilities and objectives as well as performance factors;
2) Provide an opportunity for the employee to participate in defining
objectives and identifying actions he/she can take to increase overall
performance; and
3) Clarify and communicate the relationship between the employee's performance
and pay.
Performance evaluations are normally conducted on an annual basis, typically
occurring in January. Employees do not need to wait for a performance
evaluation to discuss issues or problems. Immediate concerns should always
be brought to the attention of the employee's manager on a day-to-day
basis. top
WORK AUTHORIZATION
Employee Handbook Website is committed to full compliance with the federal employment
laws. These laws require that all individuals satisfy an employment verification
procedure before they are permitted to work. This procedure has been established
by law and requires that every individual provide satisfactory evidence
of his identity and legal authorization to work in the United States no
later than three business days after s/he begins work. Accordingly, all
new hires must go through this procedure. Failure to provide the appropriate
documentation within the three day time frame will result in immediate
termination. When documentation is provided, employment will be reactivated. top
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