Part-Time Benefits

[Guest Susan R]

Would like to hear how you manage benefits for part-timers? Exempt vs non-exempt?

Pro-rate across the board? Anything not offered to Part Timers?

[Guest jreddi]

Typically, we offer benefits to all employees who work over 30 hours per week. This includes health, dental, life, LTD (if they qualify), FSA and supplemental life.

Non-exempts with 3 years with the firm at eligible for LTD.

Since our LTD benefits are based upon monthly salary, if a person goes say 80%, then we reduce his/her monthly salary by the appropriate amount.

Anyone going below the 30 hours is not eligible for benefits except sick/vac accrual.

[Guest ronc]

We offer benefits to part-timers working 20-34.5 hrs weekly, on a limited basis. Medical and dental/vision coverage is available (with ee's sharing a higher pecentage of cost); and life insurance, with lower coverage maximums. PTO is prorated on ee's percentage of FTE.

EEs working 35 hours and above are considered full-time. Part-timer's are not eligible for retirement plans. Flexible Spending Accounts are available.

[Sheila K]

Susan:

Our company has a separate part-time benefit plan. We have an open enrollment period twice a year and offer medical, long term disability, dental and vision coverage. The company does not contribute towards the premiums, however, our part-time employees receive a 12.5% pay incentive for part-time work.

Good luck...Sheila K

[Guest mfurnstahl]

Our company offers the same benefits to full-time and part-time employees. Part-time employees are those working at least 48 hours per 2-week pay period. Employees can elect health, dental and FSA. We provide them with life and LTD. Employees can also purchase additional life insurance for themselves and/or family through payroll deduction. Part-timers also receive vacation (PTO) and holiday pay. Good luck.