Page 63 of Ferrum College Faculty Handbook by Ferrum College Virginia

The Dependent Care Reimbursement Account allows the employee to pay for dependent care expenses with pre-tax dollars. This benefit is available during open enrollment. Social Security All employees are required by Federal law to participate in the FICA (Social Security) protection plan. Deductions are made from paychecks in accordance with the current provisions of the law and the College contributes an equal amount. Unemployment Insurance All eligible employees may apply to receive benefits under the State Unemployment Compensation System. Benefits eligibility is determined by this agency. Ferrum College pays the entire cost of this benefit. Workers Compensation Insurance Ferrum encourages safety and good work habits but accidents still happen. All employees are covered by standard workers compensation insurance at no cost to the employee for occupational injuries and illnesses that occur on the job or as a result of the job. All work related injuries must be reported promptly to your supervisor, and a report filed by the injured employee with the Business Office within three business days. If the injury requires examination by a physician, one must be chosen from a designated panel (please see the Business Office for physicians). If the injury requires immediate attention, go directly to the closest medical emergency facility. If an employee must be absent from work as a result of a work-related injury or illness, workers compensation pays 66.6 of base pay beginning on the eighth day of absence. Any accumulated sick time may be used only for the first seven days until workers compensation pay begins. Sick time pay and workers compensation pay cannot be collected simultaneously. Note: Complete information for all insurance programs, including plan booklets, is available in the Payroll Office. EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM The College offers free, confidential assessment, short-term counseling, referral, and follow-up services for employees and their families through an Employee Assistance Program. In providing an employee assistance program, Ferrum College is extending a unique and valuable benefit. Our EAP is available to provide assistance to aid in resolving any type of personal problem the employee or family may be experiencing. An EAP counselor will provide a private, comprehensive evaluation of the employees situation and assist in resolving concerns. All meetings with EAP counselors are strictly confidential. An EAP is a problem-solving service for the employee and his/her family paid for by Ferrum College to help dealing with: Family or marital problems Birth of a child or child rearing Stress or burnout

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