Forester

PAID VACATION:
First Year – 3/4 day per month
Second Year - Ninth Year – 1 day per month
After Ninth Year – Twentieth Year – 1-1/2 days per month.
After Twentieth Year – 2 days per month.
(Up to 5 days of vacation can be carried over from year to year – any unused vacation time over and above 5 days carried over will be forfeited if not used in the year accrued.)
PAID HOLIDAYS:
New Year’s Day
Independence Day
Labor Day
Memorial Day
Thanksgiving Day
Christmas Day
2 Floating Holidays (Eligible after one year anniversary)
PAID SICK LEAVE:
First Five Years – 5 days per year.
After Five Years – 7 days per year.
Can accumulate 60 days of unused sick leave, unused sick leave over and above 60 days will be forfeited. All unused sick leave will be forfeited when employee leaves company.
PAID FUNERAL LEAVE:
Up to 5 days of paid leave for death of family member. Up to 5 days paid funeral leave may be granted for attendance of funeral for others depending on relationship of deceased to employee.
MAJOR MEDICAL INSURANCE:
Effective June 1, 2002, F&W changed to a PPO, which means your deductible and coinsurance will depend on your medical provider being in the network. Hospitalization and medical insurance for employee is paid by Company. Dependent coverage is available, but the employee pays dependent premium. Effective 4/1/24: Dependent (One additional person) premium $893/month; Family premium $940/month. Coverage will begin on the first day of employment.
GROUP LIFE INSURANCE:
Group Life Insurance, which includes Accidental Death and Dismemberment coverage, in the amount of the employee’s annual salary up to a maximum of $50,000. The Company pays the premium for each eligible employee.
LONG-TERM DISABILITY:
The company pays Long-Term Disability that pays 60% of the employee’s wages up to a maximum of $10,000 per month effective first day of employment.
DENTAL INSURANCE:
Group Dental Insurance available to employees with Company paying a small amount and employees paying balance through Cafeteria Plan. Effective 4/1/24: Employee premium $37/month; Family premium $95/month.
FRINGE BENEFITS FOR F&W FORESTRY SERVICES, INC EMPLOYEES
THIS IS A SUMMARY OF BENEFITS FOUND IN THE POLICY MANUAL AND BENEFIT SUMMARIES IN THE EMPLOYEE
HANDBOOK AND IS THE INTERPRETATION OF THE WRITER. FOR COMPLETE INFORMATION ON ANY BENEFITS, CONSULT
YOUR EMPLOYEE HANDBOOK.
PREMIUM CONVERSION (CAFETERIA) PLAN:
Allows an employee to pay for certain benefits with pre-tax rather than after-tax dollars.
FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNT PLAN:
Allows an employee to utilize the tax benefits currently available for Unreimbursed Medical Expenses and Dependent Day Care Expenses by deducting a maximum of $3200/per year for unreimbursed medical expenses and $5000/year for day care expenses from pre-tax dollars through payroll deductions. Effective May 18, 2005, IRS modified the application of the rule prohibiting deferred compensation under a Section 125 Cafeteria Plan and provided for a grace period immediately following the plan year to use benefits or contributions. Effective Plan year 2015, F&W has adopted the carryover method, which allows participants to carry over up to $640 of unused funds to the next plan year.
BOOT ALLOWANCE:
The current period allowance is $599. The boots and chaps allowance is based on a 24 month period. The allowance may be used on one purchase or on multiple purchases dated within the current 24 month period.
401(k) RETIREMENT PLAN:
Allows an eligible employee to save into the 401(k) Plan (before federal income taxes) from 1% up to the maximum amount allowed by law. Effective 1/1/01, every employee participating in the 401(k) Plan is 100% vested in all contributions made to their 401(k) Plan. Employees are eligible to participate in the 401(k) Plan at the time of employment, there is no waiting period. Effective 1/1/2022, F&W will match 100% up to the first 4% of an employee’s deferral. Employees must defer a minimum of 4% to receive the full company match.