Benefits

Employment Benefits at JK Harris & Co.

Benefit Eligibility

All full-time employees must complete 90 days of employment before they are eligible for any benefits. All elected insurance plans begin the 1st of the month following completion of the first 90 days of employment. Benefit eligibility may also depend on position, location and division. Part-time and temporary employees are not eligible for benefits.

Pay Day

Semi-monthly pay dates are the 15th and the last day of the month. If pay dates fall on a weekend or holiday, paychecks will be distributed the previous business day.

Direct Deposit

Paychecks can be direct deposited into a checking or savings account at no charge to the employee.

Paid Time Off (PTO) for Nonexempt Employees

Accruals are based upon paid hours up to 2080 hours per year, excluding overtime. Nonexempt full-time employees will earn PTO hours on a pro-rated basis, according to the accrual rate per hour. (See table.) Length of service determines the rate at which the employee will accrue PTO. Employees become eligible for the new higher accrual rate on the first day of the pay period in which the employee’s anniversary date falls. Your anniversary date is the day that you were hired as a full-time employee. Part-time, temporary, national sales employees and in-house sales employees are not eligible for PTO.

Years of Service Accrual Rate per Hour Annual PTO Accrual Maximum Accrual
Less than one year .0385 hours 10 days (80 hours) 10 days (80 hours)
One to five years .0577 hours 15 days (120 hours) 25 days (200 hours)
Five years or greater .0770 hours 20 days (160 hours) 25 days (200 hours)

Paid Off Time (PTO) for Exempt Employees

One Year of Service 3.33 hours/paycheck or 80 hours/year
Two Years of Service 5.00 hours/paycheck or 120 hours/year
After 5 Years of Service 6.66 hours/paycheck or 160 hours/year

Paid Vacation for Sales Employees

After a national sales or in-house sales employee has completed one year of employment, he/she is eligible for one week of vacation. After completing two years of employment the employee is eligible for two weeks vacation. After completing five years of employment the employee is eligible for three weeks vacation.

Paid Holidays

All full-time employees receive the following holidays: New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, the Day After Thanksgiving and Christmas Day. Qualified employees will receive a paid day off (of their choosing) during their birthday month subject to supervisor approval. Birthday holiday does not apply to sales employees.

Paid Bereavement Leave

Employees may receive up to two (2) days of bereavement leave per year. Exceptions to this policy will be made on a case-by-case basis.

Paid Jury Duty

Up to two (2) days of paid jury duty leave. Employees are required to notify their Supervisor as soon as possible upon receipt of a jury summons. PTO or vacation may be used for additional days.

Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) Medical/RX/Vision – semi-monthly/pre tax premium

  • $78.00 Employee Only
  • $156.00 Employee/Spouse
  • $172.00 Employee/Child(ren)
  • $208.00 Employee/Family

Assurant Dental – semi-monthly/pre tax premium

  • $8.85 Employee Only
  • $20.75 Employee/Spouse
  • $23.85 Employee/Child(ren)
  • $37.81 Employee/Family

FSA: Fexible Spending Account - Pay for unreimbursed medical or child care expenses with pre-tax dollars.

Voluntary STD/LTD: Sun Life Short-Term/Long-Term disability will pay 60% of the employee’s salary if off work due to an approved disability. Premium rates are based on the employee’s annual salary.

Voluntary Term-Life: Sun Life Term Life Insurance. $100K employee/$25K spouse guarantee. Coverage Limits Apply. Premium rates are based on age and smoking history and are available through Human Resources.

401(k) Investment Plan: Our 401(k) plan offers an excellent opportunity to save for retirement. The Principal Group is our 401K provider. Rollovers are encouraged. Choose from 20 well-known funds. Roth funds are also available. JKH pays the front-end administration fees!