EMPLOYEE HANDBOOK - Lycée Français de New York

entitled to receive. From time to time the School makes changes in the terms andconditions of benefits. This Handbook contains only very brief descriptions of benefitsand an employee should consult with the Director of Human Resources for details andchanges.Most benefit plans offered at the Lycée have waiting periods of a year, althoughsome may have longer waiting periods. At the beginning of employment, an employee isentitled only to a set number of sick days and legally mandated benefits, such as shortterm disability, workers compensation and unemployment insurance. Employees, whobegin work after the start of the fiscal year or school year, depending upon their position,will have many benefits pro rated for the portion of the year employed.9.1 Health Insurance:The School offers Health Insurance, which may include medical, dental and/orFlexible Spending accounts, to regular full-time employees in accordance with the termsof the insurance plan in effect at the time, and the employee’s category of employment.Completion of enrollment materials is the responsibility of the employee. Failure tocomplete the appropriate forms in a timely manner may result in a delay or denial ofcoverage.Health Insurance coverage is available for regular full-time employees on anindividual or a family basis, depending on eligibility. The School and each coveredemployee share the cost of these benefits in percentages determined by the School. Formore details regarding the particulars of the School’s health plans, each eligibleemployee may obtain a copy of the School’s health plan summary booklet from theHuman Resources Director. Participating employees may also review the plan’sgoverning documents in the Human Resources Director’s office.Employees may enroll for health benefits when they begin work at the School andmay change their coverage during the annual enrollment period. The changes must bedone in accordance with the Plan. If an employee or spouse changes employment statusor experiences a significant life event (“qualifying event”), as defined in the plan, theemployee may also make appropriate changes in coverage at that time. An employeewho does not wish to be covered by any of the School’s Health Insurance programs mustsign a waiver to that effect to be included in the employee’s personnel file, along withappropriate documentation of the type of health coverage under which the employee is tobe covered.9.2 Continuation of Health Insurance (COBRA):In accordance with federal law, an employee covered by the School’s healthinsurance has the right to choose to continue coverage, at the employee’s own expense,because of a reduction in work hours or termination of employment. Continuation ofcoverage at the employee’s expense, or a dependent’s expense, is permitted by law underspecific circumstances, including if an employee with dependent coverage dies while39