Staff Handbook - Salam School

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Employment Benefits and Services
Salam School strives to provide a competitive package of employee benefit programs for
its eligible employees. Our group health insurance program may be continued if you
leave the school under circumstances described by federal law. You will receive a
detailed explanation of this privilege upon leaving employment at Salam School.
Medical Insurance
Health and Welfare Benefit Plan
All full time salaried, contracted staff members are eligible for medical insurance.
Temporary and part-time staff members working less than thirty-five (35) hours per
week are not eligible for the Salam School Medical Insurance. Benefits begin on the first
of the month following the three (3) month probationary period. The school makes
available and pays 100% of the premium for a health insurance program for regular,
salaried, contracted, full time employees. If you select dependents’ medical coverage,
you will be responsible for the additional premium and it will be deducted from your
paycheck. For more details and official terms of these plans, contact the Business
Manager.
Social Security
All employees are covered by the Federal Social Security Act. A required percentage of
your salary is deducted from your paycheck to pay the employee’s portion of this
protection, and the school matches your deduction dollar for dollar. The plan is
designed for your future security and that of your dependents and provides for
retirement, disability, death, survivor and Medicare benefits. Detailed information
about your Social Security benefits can be obtained from the Social Security
Administration.
SIMPLE IRA Saving Plan
This is a tax deferred retirement program similar to the 401K. Staff and faculty who
have successfully completed their first year at Salam School will have the option of
setting aside the amount they desire into a savings plan. You can start as little as $25.00
per pay period. For more information please see the Business Manager.
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