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Benefits available for qualified employees of
Friday Staffing Services and Friday Technical Services
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What Makes Employees Stay?
The 4 most important reasons people work for a particular staffing service.
How you treat me matters most. A close second is how busy you keep me. Those are the top two reasons people give for staying with their staffing company, according to a survey by TempDigest, an international staffing publication. The magazine surveyed 245 active staffing employees across the U.S., asking why they work for their current staffing company. “How you treat me,” placed first at 31%, with “You keep me busy,” a close second at 30%. Pay rate came in third at 28%. The fourth-ranking consideration was benefits, with health insurance, paid vacations and holidays, and skills training topping the list. Friday Staffing offers all the more-desirable employee benefits:
- Medical/Life insurance (50% paid),
- Vacation pay (2 weeks after 2 years!)
- Holiday pay
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Free training to qualified applicants
- Direct deposit of paychecks
- Referral bonuses.
Plus benefits unique in our industry:
- Free Bank Account for Employees to cash paychecks
- TELCO Credit Union Membership
- Employee Assistance Program
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Medical and Life Insurance
If you work regularly for Friday, you are eligible for an affordable medical and life insurance plan offered by Starbridge Human Resources Group, Inc., and underwritten by Cigna. Friday pays 30% of the premium costs for the basic plan. Your weekly cost is only $6.85 for basic level 1. You may increase your coverage or add your immediate family members for an additional amount. Medical/Life Insurance Eligibility Requirements:
- You must have been employed by Friday for at least 30 days (four work weeks),
- You must have worked for Friday at least 30 hours per workweek,
- You will be notified when you become eligible. You must submit your application (available at any Friday location) within 30 days of the date we notify you.
Basic Plan Benefits:
The plan does not require medical evidence of insurability, but does have a "pre-existing condition" clause which may be waived under certain circumstances. The plan includes term life insurance that will pay your beneficiary in the event of your natural or accidental death. (When an employee reaches age 70, the death benefit is reduced by half.)
Benefits include:
- Physicians Office Visit Co-Payment.Basic Medical Coverage.
- Additional medical coverage for accidents.
- Term Life Insurance for employee & enrolled family members.
- Accidental Death Benefit for employee.
- Prescription Discount/Benefit Program.
- Care 24 - Nurse hotline.
Optional Benefits:
At your own expense, you may add Dental or Vision coverage for yourself and your family. Premiums can be automatically deducted from your pay.
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Click here to view STARBRIDGE Frequently Asked Questions
Click here to download STARBRIDGE Claim Identification Form
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401 (k) Retirement Plan
Eligible employees may invest the maximum deferral limits set by law of their annual income in a plan to help meet financial needs during retirement. Investment of pre-tax dollars, plus tax deferral on investment earnings, makes this an effective way to build funds for retirement. You may make your contribution through payroll deduction. To be eligible for Friday’s 401(k), you must:
1. Be 21 or older,
2. Be employed by Friday for at least one year, and
3. Work for Friday at least 1000 hours in the last year.
Friday will notify you when you become eligible. Entry dates are January 1, April 1, July 1, and October 1.
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Already a Friday Employee?
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Family and Medical Leave
Eligibility Requirements:
1250 hours in the latest 12 months Eligible employees may receive up to 12 weeks of unpaid leave within a 12 month period. Spouses who both work for Friday are entitled to a combined total of 12 weeks unpaid leave.
FMLA leave is granted for the following reasons:
1. Birth of a child, including time to care for the child;
2. Adoption of a child or placement of a child in foster care;
3. Care of a spouse, child, or parent with a serious health condition;
4. Your own serious health condition.
Your responsibilities under FMLA:
- When possible, you are required to give 30 days notice of your intention to take Family and Medical Leave. If you cannot give 30 days notice, you (or, if you are unable, your spouse or relative) must notify your Friday Representative as soon as possible.
- If you or your eligible family member has a serious health problem, Friday will provide you with a form that must be filled out by an appropriate physician.
- You must inform us of the estimated length of your leave and you will be expected to report periodically on your status and your continued intent to return to work.
- If you have been on leave because of your own serious health condition, you may also be required to submit medical certification stating that you are able to return to work.
Friday’s responsibilities under FMLA:
When you complete approved FMLA leave, you will be returned to the same position if available. If that position is no longer available due to the end of the assignment or the end of Friday’s contract with the client company, you will be next in line for the first available job that is substantially equivalent to your former position.
If you have any questions, your Friday Representative will be happy to help you.
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Vacation and Holiday Pay
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Requirements
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| Holiday Pay |
Work for Friday 1200 hours within the latest 12 months, and work your scheduled workday before and after the holiday. |
1-Week Vacation
(40 hours pay) |
Work for Friday at least 1 year and at least 1500 hours within the latest 12 months. |
2-Week Vacation
(80 hours pay) |
Work for Friday at least 2 years, at least 1500 hours the first 12 months, and at least 1800 hours within the latest 12 months. |
Friday recognizes 6 holidays and will automatically pay all eligible employees for 8 hours at their most recent hourly rate.
- New Year’s Day
- Memorial Day
- Independence Day
- Labor Day
- Thanksgiving Day
- Christmas Day
To receive vacation pay, you must make an official request. Make your request as far in advance as possible, but preferably 30 days before your vacation.*
When you are eligible for vacation pay:
- Contact your Friday Representative, On-Site Facilitator, or Friday’s Payroll Department at 828-696-9500 ext 315 to verify your eligibility.
- Have your worksite supervisor approve the time off.
- Submit your request on a separate time card from your regular hours. Write “Vacation” and total the hours.
* You will forfeit vacation pay if your request is not made within 30 days of the end of your assignment.
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Friday’s Employee Assistance Program
Friday’s Employee Assistance Program offers prepaid, confidential counseling to employees and their family members who need help resolving problems that affect their personal or work life. For details or assistance, call 828-252-2595 or 800-347-1513.
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Referral Bonuses
$25 Referral Bonuses
If you are registered with Friday, even if you are not currently on assignment, you can earn a $25 Referral Bonus for each person you refer to us. The person must work for us at least 40 hours before you can claim your bonus. There is no limit on the number of referral bonuses you can earn.
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Safety Award
Employees who work 8 weeks and 160 hours without an on-the-job accident or injury will receive a safety award.
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Direct Deposit: Make it easy on Yourself!
What could you do with three extra days a year? The Direct Deposit Coalition estimates that by using direct deposit, employees may save the equivalent of three workdays each year by not having to go to the bank or to “fringe” banking establishments such as check-cashing stores.
No Bank account? No problem!
Friday has three options for employees who do not have a bank account, ask your Friday representative about these options so that you can take advantage of Direct Deposit:
- Free account for Friday employees through First Citizens Bank.
- Telco Community Credit Union Membership – available to all Friday Employees!
- Payroll Card through the Money Network.
Direct Deposit is the quickest, most efficient, and safest method for Friday employees to receive pay. Pick up an application at any Friday office today!
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Credit Union Benefits for Friday Employees!
Telco Community Credit Union, chartered in 1935, has a lot to offer our employees. For an application or more information, see your Friday Representative, stop by a Telco branch office or contact: in Asheville, 252-6458; in Morganton, 433-0016; and in Hickory, 322-8566. You may also apply online at www.tcua.org
Telco Member Services:
- Savings Account (share savings program),
- Checking Account (share draft account),
- Loan Programs,
- VISA debit and credit cards,
- ATM access,
- TELCOTELLER 24-Hour Audio Response,
- IRAs, Certificates, Money Market Accounts, Travelers Cheques, Money Orders, Notary Service, Wire Transfers, Signature Guarantees and US Savings Bonds.
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Credit Union Q&A
What Is A Credit Union?
A cooperative financial institution owned and controlled by members who use its services. Credit unions are not-for-profit, and exist to provide a safe, convenient place for members to earn interest on their savings, and to borrow money at reasonable rates.
What makes credit unions different from other financial institutions?
Unlike credit unions, bank or savings & loan are in business to make a profit; their stockholders and investors expect to make a healthy return.
Where did the idea come from to create Credit Unions?
The basic idea– that people should be able to pool their money and make loans to each other– evolved from cooperative activities in 19th century Europe. The idea surfaced again in Canada in the 20th century. Canada’s success influenced two Americans: Pierre Jay, the Massachusetts banking commissioner, and Edward A. Filene, a Boston merchant. They helped organize public hearings leading to the first state credit union act in 1909. Guiding principles have remained the same since then:
- Only credit union members should borrow there,
- Loans are made for “prudent and productive” purposes,
- A person’s desire to repay (character) is considered more important than the ability (income) to repay. Members are, after all, borrowing their own money and that of their friends.
These principles still govern most of the world’s credit unions.
Will my money be safe?
Credit unions operate in a very prudent manner. They are government-regulated and deposits are insured up to $100,000.
How can I become a member?
To join a credit union, you must have something in common with the other members – such as where you work. If you work for Friday Staffing or Friday Technical Services, you are eligible for membership in Telco Community Credit Union. Simply open a Share Savings Account with an initial deposit of $25. Once you join you may remain a member for life– even if you relocate, change jobs or retire– as long as the initial deposit of $25 remains in your account.
Source: Credit Union National Association, Inc., Telco Credit Union & Associates, www.telcoccu.com |
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