Transcript Orientation - Samford University
Samford University
New Employee Orientation
ETHICSPOINT
Samford University has set up a phone and Internet based reporting system which will allow people to report issues or concerns in a totally anonymous and confidential manner. 866-384-4277 Human Resources website Samford Portal under Quick Links
ETHICSPOINT
EthicsPoint can be used to anonymously report:
Ethical violations relating to accounting or finance Theft Harassment Discrimination Conspiracy
How can employees have confidence and provide assurance regarding their anonymity?
Reports are protected by the latest encryption technology.
EthicsPoint does not track or capture screen names or computer address (no cookies) Reports are never emailed, faxed or mailed and are only made available to trained personnel
Lynda.com
Online software training accessible via the Samford portal and the HR website Offers training in: – Business Applications (i.e. MS Office) – Design – Developer – Home Computing – Plus Creative Inspirations
NO HARASSMENT POLICY
Samford University does not and will not tolerate harassment of our employees. The term harassment includes, but not limited to:
Slurs Jokes Pranks Signs & other verbal graphic or physical conduct relating to an individual’s – Race – Color – Sex – National origin – Citizenship – Age – Disability Sexual advances Requests for sexual favors Unwelcome or offensive touching or any other verbal graphic or physical conduct due to a sexual nature
NO HARASSMENT
Report such conduct to:
Your immediate supervisor Your supervisor’s immediate supervisor Director of Human Resources
Do not assume that the University’s management is aware that a problem exists.
It is the employee’s responsibility to bring a complaint and concerns to management’s attention so that it can be resolved.
WORKER’S COMPENSATION
Under Samford University policy, workers who are injured at the workplace or in the course of employment must report the injury to their supervisor.
An employee with an injury will be required to undergo a drug test and if impaired, may not be paid benefits under the Alabama Worker’s Compensation Law. In addition, the employee’s continued employment may be jeopardized.
Refusal to take a urine or blood drug test after an accident will forfeit your rights to recover benefits.
DRUG FREE WORKPLACE
It is the policy of Samford University that the unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensation, possession or use of a controlled substance in Samford University’s workplace is prohibited.
Violators will be disciplined, terminated or requested to participate in a rehabilitation program.
The term controlled substance includes but is not limited to:
– Heroin – Marijuana – Cocaine – PCP – “Crack” – Legal drugs not prescribed by a licensed physician Employees are required by law to report to Samford University within five (5) days of the date of any conviction of any federal or state criminal drug statute where violation occurred on Samford University’s premises.
Employee Email Distribution Lists
The University has numerous distribution lists available for discussion and communication. They are as follows: Employee – L Faculty – L Staff – L Announce – L Classifieds Discuss
List
Employee Email Distribution Lists
Purpose Membership Users can unsubscribe?
EMPLOYEE-L Faculty-l Staff-l Announce-l Classifieds Discuss
Distribution of University business related information to Samford employees.
All faculty and staff Distribution of job related information to Samford faculty.
Distribution of job related information to Samford staff.
All faculty All staff Distribution of announcements of interest to the Samford community.
All faculty and staff Distribution of classified advertisements to the Samford community.
All faculty and staff Distribution of discussions of interest to the Samford community.
All faculty and staff No No No Yes Yes Yes
Employee Distribution Lists
The Employee – L list should only be used for official University business related matters. Non-business related matters should use Announce – L, Classifieds, or Discuss, depending on what is appropriate for the topic.
We ask that care be given when using “Reply All” in outlook for Employee – L messages, as those responses are sent to both the sender and the list.
Employee Email Distribution Lists
To unsubscribe from Announce, Classifieds, or Discuss: Follow the instructions at the bottom of the email you received or, Contact the Help Desk at 726-2662 or [email protected]
Email Signature
Samford’s university-wide email signature template should be used for all email communications Maintains consistency Allows for user personalization – Inclusion of mobile phone number – Samford-related personal website – Major university brand marks
Creating Your Samford Signature
Use the following link to create your personal email signature: http://samford.edu/communication/signature.aspx
Samford 403b Plan
All employees are eligible to defer into a 403b plan immediately upon hire subject to IRS statutory maximums.
We have two providers that you can choose from: Fidelity and TIAA-CREF
Samford 403b Plan
You may set aside pre-tax (traditional) and/or post tax (Roth) dollars to your individual account. You may begin deferrals to an account at any time and you may discontinue your deferrals to that account at any time. Only full-time employees are eligible for the match/contribution.
Campus Map
Employee Parking Decal
These instructions are also in your packet.
You will need your license plate # to register for your permit.
1. Please log in to Banner. Go to the Employee tab. 2. Scroll down to the bottom of the list to “Employee Parking Permits.” 3. Enter in tag # and make of vehicle. Click continue. 4. Enter in the model of vehicle. Click continue. 5. Your permit will come in your Samford department mail.
Employee Parking Decal
The permit should go on the driver’s side lower left , front windshield. You also will see Parking FAQ’s in case you have questions regarding parking on campus or you can email Transportation Services directly at [email protected]. Employees are permitted to receive two permits for two different vehicles. The permits are repositionable and will not permanently adhere to your window. If you need to update your vehicle information please contact Transportation Services by emailing [email protected] or calling 4146.
Personal Information
Direct Deposit Form
Payroll Advice Form
Example Pay Advice
ATTENDANCE REPORT
Monthly Payroll Schedule
BW Payroll Schedule
A-4 Form
W-4 Form
Check List
Benefits Summary
Health and Dental Plan
The provider for our health and dental plans is Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama The plans are PPO plans. This means you may visit any doctor of your choosing within the BCBS preferred provider network without a referral. To find an in-network provider, go to BCBSAL.com and click on the Find a Doctor link.
You are allowed to visit out-of-network providers, however to receive the maximum benefit try to visit preferred providers. SPDs for both the health and dental plan are included on your thumb drive.
Health and Dental Plan
Coverage is effective upon your full time hire date. You have 30 days from your full time hire date in which to enroll in coverage. There are three levels of coverage offered: – Individual – Two-person (employee + one dependent) – Family (employee + two or more dependents)
Health and Dental Rates
2014 Rates: Monthly Paid Employees – Individual Coverage: $123.50/month – 2Person Coverage: $249.75/month – Family Coverage: $290.75/month BiWeekly Paid Employees – Individual Coverage: $61.75/pay period – 2Person Coverage: $124.87/pay period – Family Coverage: $145.37/pay period Please note that deductions of the BiWeekly payroll are deducted from 24 paychecks per year.
Health Plan
Physician co-pay is $25.00 for primary care physician and $40.00 for specialist physician.
Primary care physician includes: Internist, Family Care doctor, OBGYN, Pediatrician.
Examples of specialist physician: ENT, Gastroenterologist, Dermatologist The major medical deductible is $350 per person with a maximum of $1,050 per family. This deductible is calendar year.
Prescription Coverage
Prescription drug coverage is included in the health plan It is a point of sale prescription plan. This means you pay for prescription at time of sale and then file for reimbursement with BCBS.
Reimbursement schedule – 100% for generic – 80% for preferred name brand, after deductible has been met – 60% for non-preferred name brand, after deductible has been met – 50% for specialty, after deductible has been met
Prescription Coverage
To receive the reimbursement you must have your prescriptions filled at a participating pharmacy. There is no reimbursement when you go out of network. To find a participating pharmacy, go to BCBSAL.com and click on the link, Find A Pharmacy.
How to File Drug Claims Online
Vision Coverage
Vision coverage is also included in the health plan Covers routine vision care Pays 80% of the allowed amount with no deductible Coverage limited to $200.00 per person each 24-month period. The 24 month period is from the time the benefit is used.
Dental
Plan provides for two routine cleanings per year with no deductible, no co-pay $25 deductible for non-routine services Coverage is limited to a total of $1000.00 per member per year Orthodontia coverage is available for dependents age 19 and under. Coverage is limited to $2000 total.
AirMed
If you are hospitalized more than 150 air miles from home, Air Medical Services provides air ambulance transport to a hospital near your home. Individuals and family members covered by the health plan are also eligible for Air Medical Services.
Eligibility is verified prior to providing services.
Air Med
Areas of the world that the US State Department has issued travel restrictions or declared a high risk are subject to exclusion.
A member with simple injuries or mild illness, which can be treated by a local doctor and does not require hospitalization does not qualify for air medical transport.
BCBS Application – Due 30 days from your full time hire date
VSP Vision Care
VSP Vision Care is an optional vision plan available to all full time employees. You do not have to be a participant in the Samford BCBS plan to participate in the VSP Vision Care Plan. If you do enroll in the Samford BCBS plan the VSP benefits would be in addition to the vision benefits provided in the BCBS plan.
VSP Vision Care
2014 Rates: Monthly Paid Employees – Individual Coverage: $7.39/month – 2Person Coverage: $14.78/month – Family Coverage: $23.80/month BiWeekly Paid Employees – Individual Coverage: $3.70/pay period – 2Person Coverage: $7.39/pay period – Family Coverage: $11.90/pay period Please note that deductions of the BiWeekly Payroll are deducted from 24 paychecks per year.
VSP Vision Care
The VSP Vision Care Plan provides for: – Well Vision Exam once every calendar year, subject to a $20 co-pay when using a VSP doctor.
– Prescription Glasses, subject to a $20.00 co pay when using a VSP doctor Lenses every calendar year Frames every other calendar year (up to $150 allowance for a wide selection of frames)
VSP Vision Care
The VSP Vision Care Plan provides for: – Contacts (instead of glasses) every calendar year Up to a $60 co-pay for your contact lens exam (fitting and evaluation) Up to $150 allowance for contacts
VSP Vision Care
Extra Savings and Discounts – 20-25% savings on non-covered lens options – 20% off additional glasses and sunglasses, including lens options, from any VSP provider within 12 months of your Well Vision Exam – Average of 15% off the regular price or 5% off the promotional price of laser vision correction from contracted facilities
VSP Vision Care
If you use a provider other than a VSP doctor: – Exams covered up to $45 – Single Vision Lenses covered up to $30 – Lined Bifocal Lenses covered up to $50 – Lined Trifocal Lenses covered up to $10 – Frames covered up to $70 – Contacts covered up to $105
VSP Vision Care
Life Insurance
Basic group life coverage in the amount of 2.5 times salary is provided for all full time employees of the University.
Premium is paid by Samford Carrier is Reliastar/ING
Accidental Death and Dismemberment Policy
AD&D coverage in the amount of 2.5 times salary is provided for all full time employees of the University.
Premium is paid by Samford Carrier is Chubb Insurance Group
Dependent Life Insurance
Dependent life insurance in the amount of $2,000.00 is available for all full time employees. Premium is paid for by Samford.
Eligible dependents are spouses and children age 18 and under or age 23 and under if full time student.
Long Term Disability (LTD)
Available to all full time employees. Carrier is Lincoln Financial Premium is paid for by the University If you are sick or disabled, after a period of 90 days of continuous disability you will be eligible to receive a monthly benefit. Benefit is 60% of your pre-disability earnings, reduced by other income benefits such as Social Security disability.
Optional Life Insurance
Have 30 days to enroll Carrier is Reliastar/ING Can enroll in optional employee life, spousal life and/or dependent life To enroll in additional spouse and/or dependent life, must also enroll in optional employee life.
Optional Employee Life
You may enroll in optional employee life up to a maximum of $500,000 of coverage in increments of $10,000.
The guaranteed issue amount is $100,000. Any amount over $100,000 is subject to evidence of insurability.
The premium is age based. Scale is included on the Notes for Optional Life Insurance form.
The premium is an after-tax deduction on your paycheck. Because of this, the insurance may be discontinued at any time.
Optional Spousal Life
You may enroll in optional spousal life up to a maximum of $500,000 of coverage in increments of $10,000.
The guaranteed issue amount is $50,000. Any amount over $50,000 is subject to evidence of insurability.
The premium is age based. Scale is included on the Notes for Optional Life Insurance form.
Remember to enroll in this coverage, you must enroll in at least $10,000 of optional employee life.
Please note, the amount of optional spousal life must be equal to or less than the amount of optional employee life.
Optional Dependent Life
You may enroll in optional dependent life up to a maximum of $10,000 of coverage in increments of $5,000.
The premium for $5000 of coverage is $1.00 per month and the premium for $10,000 of coverage is $2.00 per month.
This insurance is for dependents age 18 and under or age 23 and under if the dependent is a full time student.
Remember to enroll in this coverage you must enroll in at least $10,000 in optional employee life.
Optional AD&D Insurance
You may enroll in optional accidental death and dismemberment insurance (AD&D) up to a maximum of $500,000 in increments of $1,000.
Amounts in excess of $250K cannot exceed 10 times your salary.
The premiums are 1.9 cents per $1000 for individual coverage and 3 cents per $1000 for family coverage.
Life Insurance Enrollment Form
Business Travel
Samford University provides, at no cost to its employees, a benefit in the event of your death while traveling on University business. The benefit for full-time employees is based on your position and annual salary and ranges from $200,000 to $500,000.
Medical Spending Account
Allows you to set aside pre-tax dollars for medical expenses. You may elect to have up to $2500.00 set aside for the 2014 plan year Examples of eligible expenses are co-pays, deductibles, and prescriptions. You have 30 days from your hire date to enroll in this coverage. Next time you may enroll will be during open enrollment. If you enroll, make sure to estimate your expenses carefully. Any amount over $500 that is left in the account at the end of the year will be forfeited. Amounts of $500 or less can be rolled in the 2015 plan year.
Medical Spending Account Form – Due 30 days from full time hire date
Dependent Care Spending Account
Allows you to set aside pre-tax dollars for dependent care expenses. You may elect to have up to $5000.00 set aside for the 2014 plan year Examples of eligible expenses are payments for daycare and in-home care for your dependents. You have 30 days from your hire date to enroll in this coverage. Next time you may enroll will be during open enrollment. If you enroll, make sure to estimate your expenses carefully. Any money left in the account at the end of the year will be forfeited.
Dependent Care Spending Form – Due 30 days from full time hire date
Samford University 403b Plan
All employees are eligible to defer into a 403b plan immediately upon hire subject to IRS statutory maximums.
Contributions by the University are applied to individual annuities or accounts by TIAA-CREF and Fidelity Investments.
Samford University 403b Plan
You may set aside pre-tax (traditional) and/or post tax (Roth) dollars to your individual account. We have two providers that you can choose from: Fidelity and TIAA-CREF You may defer to an account at any time and you may discontinued your deferrals to that account at any time.
Samford University 403b Plan
While you may contribute to the 403b Plan immediately after employment, full-time participants will be eligible to enter the plan for an employer match and contribution on the first January 1 or July 1 following one year of service requirement and attainment of age 21.
Samford University 403b Plan
Once you have met the eligibility requirements, Samford will make a $1 for $1 match of all employee contributions up to 3% of pay. This match is vested at the rate of 20% per year.
Samford University 403b Plan
The contribution rate is tied to years of service pursuant to the following schedule:
YEARS OF PARTICIPATION
1-3 4-6 7+
CONTRIBUTION RATE
2% 3.5% 5%
Samford University 403b Plan
The contribution is applied annually on 12/31, after you have met eligibility requirements. You must be employed on 12/31 to receive the contribution. The contribution is vested at the rate of 20% per year.
Employee Tuition Benefit (ETB)
You may use the ETB to obtain an undergraduate or master’s degree here at Samford tuition free as a full time employee. Your spouse and dependent children may use the ETB to obtain an undergraduate degree at Samford. Tuition remission for your dependents is as follows: 50% for the first two years of your employment, 75% beginning with your third year of employment, 100% beginning with your fourth year of employment.
For dependent children to be eligible you must be able to claim them as legal dependents for the current calendar year for federal income tax purposes.
ETB
Employees may take up to 2 undergraduate classes or 2 graduate classes per term Only one class may be taken during the day subject to approval from the department head Time missed from work to attend day classes must be made up during the same workweek and on the university work premises.
Vacation - Faculty
Vacation days for full time faculty on nine-month agreements are those dates when classes are not in session and no official duties are planned according to the approved academic calendar of the University.
Vacation days for full time faculty on twelve month agreements are 24 working days in each fiscal year normally taken when classes are not in session and no official duties are planned according to the approved academic calendar of the University. Vacation days do not accumulate to future agreement years.
Vacation – Staff
Vacation is granted in a lump sum on July 1 of each year. The vacation grant is to be used during that fiscal year. Our fiscal year runs July 1 – June 30 Any unused vacation will not carry-over from year to year. Also, unused vacation will not be paid out to terminating staff.
Vacation - Staff
You must be employed for 3 months before you will be eligible to take vacation. Once you become eligible for vacation, your balance will be printed at the bottom of your pay advice.
You must indicate vacation taken on your monthly attendance report or through an entry on TimeClock Plus.
Vacation – Staff
Vacation pay may not be used during the two week notice period required when an employee resigns.
It is important that the resigning incumbent be available during the notice period to assist in the transition.
Vacation – Staff
During your first year of employment, vacation will be granted as follows: – If you are hired on or before the 15 remaining in that fiscal year th of the month you will receive 1 day of vacation for that month PLUS one day of vacation for each month – If you are hired after the 15 year. th of the month, you will not receive any vacation grant for the month in which you are hired, but will receive 1 day of vacation for each month remaining in that fiscal
Vacation – Staff
Hereafter, vacation will be granted as follows: – On the July 1 st of your 2 employment = 14 days nd year of continuous – On the July 1 st of your 4 th employment = 16 days year of continuous – On the July 1 st of your 6 th employment = 18 days year of continuous
Vacation - Staff
On the July 1 st of your 11 th year of continuous employment = 20 days On the July 1 st of your 16 th year of continuous employment= 24 days
Sick Leave - Faculty
Faculty employees are awarded 10 days of sick leave upon employment. Additional sick leave is earned at the rate of one work day of sick leave per month. No more than 90 days of paid sick leave may be accumulated. Charges against sick leave accumulation are made only during the nine or twelve months of the agreement. No compensation or other benefit is received for sick leave not taken.
Sick Leave - Staff
Staff accrues 12 days of sick leave per year.
Maximum sick leave accrual is 90 days.
Sick leave may only be taken up to the amount that is accrued. We do not advance sick leave.
Sick leave may be taken after you have completed three months of continuous full time employment.
Holidays - Faculty
Nine month faculty members are entitled to absences for all holidays indicated in the approved academic calendar of the University. Workload permitting, twelve month faculty are entitled to the official University holidays when University offices are closed. Time off to observe holidays when the University offices are open must be taken as vacation time.
Holidays observed by Samford are: New Year’s Day, MLK Day, Easter Monday, Memorial Day, July 4 th , Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Friday after Thanksgiving, and Christmas Day.
Holidays - Staff
The holidays observed by Samford are: New Year’s Day, MLK Day, Easter Monday, Memorial Day, July 4 th , Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Friday after Thanksgiving, and Christmas Day. These holidays are also listed in your employee handbook and on the Human Resources webpage.
Funeral Leave
Up to three days to attend or arrange funerals for immediate family.
The time is charged to your sick leave accumulation.
Immediate family includes: spouse, child, parent, sibling, mother-in-law, father-in law, daughter-in-law, son-in-law, grandchild, grandparent, brother-in-law and sister-in-law.
Other Benefits
Free admission to most home athletic events 10% discount at the University Bookstore on books and other items Food service facilities located in the University Center – including $2.00 Friday in the Cafeteria An official branch of the United States Post Office is located on the ground floor of the University Center.
Other Benefits
Free tickets are available for most theater productions. Call the Theater Box Office, ext. 2853, between the hours of 1:30pm and 4:30pm. Weight room, swimming pool, racquetball court, and indoor track facilities are available to faculty and staff when classes are not in session. For dates and times of availability contact Campus Rec at extension 2194.
Thank you!
We have enjoyed having you in orientation. Enjoy the rest of your day!