Employment Benefits
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As part of its total compensation package, Shentel provides generous benefits to all eligible full-time employees. Benefits are administered through a cafeteria style plan which allows employees to select the type and amount of a benefit that best suits their needs.
Following is a summary of the benefits which are subject to change. For more information, contact Human Resources at (540) 984-5415.
| Retirement Plan 401(k) |
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The company provides a 5% contribution per pay period to all employees. Of the 5% contribution, 3% vests immediately and 2% vests in 3 years. The company matches the employees' deferral the first of the month following one year of employment at an amount equal to 100% of the employee's first 2% of compensation, excluding bonuses and overtime, plus 50% of the employees' next 2%. Employees may contribute pre-tax dollars from their compensation up to the maximum federal limit.
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| Flexible Spending Plan |
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Above and beyond your salary, Shentel provides a flexible benefits plan to eligible full-time employees. The flex plan is available the first of the month following the 60th day of service.
- Medical Insurance: Three levels of medical coverage for you and your family provided by UnitedHealthcare.
- Vision Insurance: Supplemental vision care insurance offered by UnitedHealthcare through Spectera.
- Dental Insurance: Two levels of dental coverage provided by Guardian.
- Life and AD&D Insurance: Choice of $10,000, 1, 2, or 3 times your annual salary in coverage.
Shentel pay 2 times your annual salary in coverage.
- Dependent Life Insurance: Up to $50,000 in term life insurance can be purchased for employee
spouses' and $5,000 in coverage is available to purchase for employee dependent children.
- Flexible Spending Accounts: Health care and/or dependent care spending accounts are available so that
eligible expenses can be paid for with tax-exempt dollars.
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| Paid Time Off (PTO) |
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PTO is accrued based on years of service. Eligibility begins after 90 days of continuous employment.
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| Incentive Bonus |
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All employees are eligible for an annual bonus based on Board approval.
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| Short Term & Long Term Disability Insurance |
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The company pays entirely for this benefit.
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| Employee Assistance Plan |
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All employees have free access to 24/7 confidential counseling and referrals to licensed professional psychological, legal and financial counselors as well as many other resources to help employees with non work-related issues.
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| Holidays |
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There are seven paid holidays: New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.
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| Educational Assistance |
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Shentel provides financial assistance for employees who wish to pursue further education which will serve to enhance their job-related skills and abilities.
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| Employee Discounts |
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PCS Employee Plan
Available to full-time employees.
Internet Plan
Available immediately to all employees includes a $10 credit on DSL service.
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The above list of benefits and discounts is a summary only and is not intended to provide all details. In the event there are any differences in what appears in this summary and the plan document in force that governs the benefit plan in question, the plan document will always prevail. Many benefits have eligibility requirements that must be met, with all policies and plans subject to change. Specific questions concerning anything contained in this summary should be referred to the Human Resources Department.
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