Health Plan
Choice of Kaiser or Blue Cross- HMO plans are currently paid by Menlo for eligible employees working 32 hours or more. Employees opting for the PPO plan will be required to contribute toward the cost of the employee coverage. Domestic partner coverage (as defined by California law) is available. Dependent coverage is available and paid by employee.
Dental Plan
Menlo pays Blue Cross dental (PPO) for eligible employees working a minimum of 32 hours. Dependent coverage is available and paid by employee.
Vision Plan
Both the Kaiser and Blue Cross medical plans have vision coverage for examinations, prescription lens and frames. This coverage is included in the medical benefit.
Pension Plan
Full-time employees are eligible for participation in Menlo's TIAA/CREF retirement plan following the completion of one year of service at Menlo. The present contribution level is 9% by the college. All contributions are immediately vested.
Tax-Deferred Annuity Plan
Optional for employees. Allows employee, through a salary reduction agreement, to have a portion of their compensation contributed toward the purchase of supplemental annuity benefits on a before-tax basis. Such amounts and any earning credited to them are not subject to income tax until they are received as benefits.
Social Security
Paid for by Menlo and employee. Provides retirement, disability, survivor and medical benefits. Coverage is automatic.
Basic Life Insurance
Coverage shall be equal to two times employee's basic annual earnings, and is provided by Menlo for all eligible employees working a minimum of
32 hours each week.
Short-Term Disability Insurance
Premium for California's SDI program is paid by the employee through payroll deduction. Additionally, the College will make up the difference between state disability payments and your regular pay for any period you are on California state disability, before you may become eligible for Long-Term Disability.
Long-Term Disability
Coverage for all eligible employees working 32 hours or more. Insurance provides income replacement of 2/3 of salary following 90 days disability. You will be covered through Short Term Disability during the eligibility period for Long Term Disability (see above).
Accidental Death & Dismemberment
Coverage paid by Menlo for all eligible employees working at least 32 hours.
Paycheck Bank Deposit
Your paychecks may be deposited directly to your bank. Menlo will pay the automatic deposit fee.
Credit Union
Employees may borrow and repay or save money through the San Mateo County Employees Credit Union by payroll deduction.
Lunch on Campus
Faculty and staff are encouraged to meet with each other each day in the cafeteria and receive a complimentary lunch each day of the academic year. Additionally, employees may purchase food and drinks at other meal times at cafeteria prices.
Use of Facilities
The library, athletic facilities and campus events are open to employees.
Tuition Benefit
Children or spouses of full-time employees with at least one year of service, may apply for reduction or waiver of tuition. Admission is subject to qualifications of the applicant and availability of space. Tuition remission is available as a benefit immediately upon hire for the PSP (Professional Studies Program) providing the employee meets normal PSP admissions.
Professional Development/Tuition Assistance
Full time staff become eligible for educational development through other institutions for degree programs and/or seminars and workshops related to their job function. Employees must obtain prior approval for this benefit.
Holidays
Regular staff receive 11 paid holidays: Labor Day, Thanksgiving and day after, Christmas, New Year's day, Martin Luther King's Day, President's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day and two additional days determined each year. Additionally, full time staff earn two floating holidays each year to be scheduled and taken during the calendar year.
Vacation
Non-Exempt 12-Month Employees
1 1/4 days (10 hrs.) per month for the first 5 years
1 2/3 days (13.33 hrs.) per month after 5 years
Exempt 12-Month Employees
1 2/3 days (13.33 hrs.) per month.
Employees may "bank" up to 160 hours (4 weeks) of accrued vacation. Once an employee has accumulated 160 hours of vacation, no further vacation will be accrued until the unused vacation balance is below 160 hours.
Sick Leave
Regular employees earn one day per month of paid sick leave. Part-time employees earn proportionate amounts. Unused sick leave can accumulate up to 1,040 hours (6 months). However, there is no compensation for unused sick leave upon termination.
