staffpershandbook 2011[1] - Flagler College

III.6 Social Security
All employees of the College are required to participate in the Social Security program. The College and
the employee each contribute as required by law. The employee’s share is deducted from his or her salary
check each pay period.
III.7 Unemployment Compensation
The College pays a state unemployment tax that permits former employees to collect benefits upon loss of
employment under certain circumstances. Salary deductions are not made for this benefit.
III.8 Workers Compensation
All employees are protected from loss of income as a result of a job related accident or injury through a
licensed insurance provider. The insurance premiums are paid by the College, and payroll deductions are
not made for this benefit. To exercise this benefit, employees must be certified through a worker’s comp
doctor. Injured employees are required to make a report to the Office of Campus Safety & Security as
quickly as possible following an injury. The Office of Campus Safety & Security will send the employee
for treatment if necessary. The Flagler College Payroll Office handles workers compensation claims and
should be notified of any incident on campus as quickly as possible. Employees have ten days to file a
workers compensation claim following an injury.
III.9 Credit Union
The Community First Credit Union, formerly the St. Johns County Teachers Credit Union, is available on
an individual basis to employees. Loans to a member for productive purposes are one of the functions of
the credit union. The primary purpose is to promote thrift through systematic savings. All employees are
eligible to apply for membership at the credit union’s local office and participate through payroll reduction
and direct deposit.
III.10 Reduced Lunch
All College employees are eligible to eat lunch in the Flagler College dining hall for a minimum price
based upon actual cost to the College. This price may vary from year to year.
III.11 Waiver of Tuition
Certain educational privileges are available for College employees and their dependent spouses and
children. Administrative Policy Statement 701 outlines the requirements and limitations of the Tuition
Benefit program for employees hired prior to January 1, 1991and on or after January 1, 1991.
Administrative Policy Statement 702 describes the Tuition Exchange Program available to full-time
employees. Administrative Policy Statements can be viewed in Public Folders on the Flagler College portal
(my.flagler.edu).
III. 12 Holidays
Time Off During the Christmas Holidays
As reflected in Administrative Policy Statement 130, the decision to grant this additional paid time off will
be made annually by the College President at the time the annual calendar is prepared for publication in the
College catalog. It shall be at the President’s discretion to grant the additional paid time off and to establish
the specific beginning and end dates for the time off.
This benefit applies to all full-time employees and to certain part-time employees who qualify for other
College benefits. It does not apply to seasonal workers who work at the College during the summer or
during the period between the fall and spring terms. (Non-exempt (hourly) employees who are required to
work during this holiday period will be compensated on a case-by-case basis at the discretion of the
President.)
Flagler College at its option, may change, delete, suspend or discontinue parts or the policy in its
entirety, at any time and without prior notice. In the event of a policy change, employees will be
notified. Any such action shall apply to existing as well as future employees. Page 14