Staff Benefits

 

Benefits	Responsible Party	When are you eligible	What you receive
Admission to Amusement/Entertainment Parks, Athletic and Cultural Events	Pomona College and/or   Employee	Upon hire	Free use of Rains Center for employee and immediate family members; free admission to intercollegiate athletic events; discount tickets to cultural events and amusement parks
Auto And Home Insurance	Employee	Upon hire	Group, auto and renter's insurance  (see staff handbook; additional information available at benefits orientation)
Bereavement Leave	Pomona College	Upon hire	Up to three (3) paid days for death in the immediate family or of a person living in employee's household (see staff handbook)
Child Care Subsidy [pdf] (with Flexible Spending Account Allocation)	Pomona College	1st of month following hire	Dependent care assistance on a sliding scale based on employee's current annual gross salary (see staff handbook)
Credit Union	Employee	Upon hire	Available from 1st City Credit Union  (see staff handbook; additional information available at benefits orientation)
Dental Insurance [pdf]	Employee	1st of month following hire	Pre-paid or reimbursement plan coverage (see staff handbook; additional information available at benefits orientation)
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)	Pomona College	1st of the month following hire	Confidential counseling for personal/family problems  (see staff handbook; additional information available at benefits orientation)
Ergonomic Work Station Analysis	Pomona College	Upon hire	Consultation regarding office equipment placement and accommodations for employee use (see staff handbook)
Family Medical Leave - Federal (FMLA) and State (CFRA)	Pomona College and/or Employee	After working 1250 hours in a 12-month cycle	Time-off without pay for the purpose of caring for a newborn or newly-adopted child, caring for a critically-ill member of the family,  or caring for the employee's own illness (see staff handbook)
Family-School Leave	Pomona College and/or Employee	Upon hire	Time-off with or without pay (up to 40 hours per year) in order to participate in child(ren)'s school activities (see staff handbook)
Fitness/Wellness Program	Pomona College	Upon hire	Fitness and motivation classes available before and after work hours; noon sessions also available see staff handbook)
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) [pdf]	Employee	1st of month following hire	Tax-free reimbursement of employee and  eligible dependent  health-care expenses (see staff handbook)
Health Insurance	Pomona College and Employee	1st of the month following hire	Hmo or ppo plans for employees and eligible family members (see staff handbook; additional information available during benefits orientation)
Holidays	Pomona College	Upon hire	Ten (10) paid holidays; two (2) personal holidays (see staff handbook)
Jury Duty Leave	Pomona College	Upon hire	Up to ten (10) paid days off for jury service (see staff handbook)
Libraries	Pomona College	Upon hire	Free access and borrowing privileges (see staff handbook; additional information available at new-hire orientation)
Life Insurance (Basic) [pdf]	Pomona College	1st of month following hire	$30,000 death benefit; reduced amounts after age 65 (see staff handbook; additional information available at benefits orientation)
Life Insurance(Supplemental) [pdf]	Employee	Upon hire	One (1x) to four (4x) times annual salary at rates based on employee's age  (see staff handbook; additional information available at benefits orientation)
Life Insurance (Tri-Term) [pdf]	Employee	Upon hire	Term life insurance with dependent coverage available (see staff handbook; additional information available at benefits orientation)
Long-Term Care  (LTC) [pdf]	Employee	Upon hire	Coverage for long-term custodial-type care beyond usual coverage of health plans and Medicare (see staff handbook; additional information available at benefits orientation)
Long-Term Disability Leave (LTD)	Pomona College and Employee	1st of month following hire; must work minimum of 30 hours per week	Monthly compensation for total disability upon meeting requirements  (see staff handbook; additional information available at benefits orientation)
Military Leave	Pomona College And/Or Employee	Upon hire	Leave granted to eligible employees in accordance with applicable state and federal laws
Paid Family Leave  -State (PFL)	Pomona College and/or Employee	Pomona College and Employee	Partial wage compensation to care for seriously ill child, spouse, parent or registered domestic partner, or to bond with newborn or newly-adopted child  (see staff handbook; additional information available at benefits orientation)
Parking	Pomona College	Upon hire	Free  parking on campus designated lots upon registration of vehicle(s) and securing valid hang-tag/parking permit
Personal Accident Insurance [pdf]	Employee	1st of the month following hire	Benefits for accidental death and dismemberment for employee and eligible family members (see staff handbook; additional information available at benefits orientation)
Personal Leave Of Absence (LOA)		After 12 months of employment	Unpaid leave for up to 12 months with or without guarantee of re-employment in same position
Pregnancy Disability Leave - State (PAL)	Pomona College And Employee	Upon hire	Income supplement and job protection for up to four (4) months (see staff handbook)
Priority-Access Child Care	Pomona College and Employee	Upon hire	Reserved spaces in off-campus day care facility for dependents ages three (3) months to five (5) years
Retirement Plan - Basic  (ARP)	Pomona College	Upon meeting eligibility requirements	Retirement income and survivor benefits
Retirement Plan - Supplemental (SRA/TDA)	Employee	Upon hire	Tax-deferred employee contributions
Rideshare Program	Pomona College	Upon hire	Cash and in-kind incentives; transit subsidy
Short-Term Disability Leave - State (VDI)	Pomona College and Employee	Upon hire and meeting  eligibility requirements	Income supplement for up to 52 weeks of certified disability
Sick Leave	Pomona College	Upon hire; may use after completion of initial review	One (1) day per month up to maximum of 120 days; coordinated with short-term disability and workers compensation leaves
Social Security (FICA)	Pomona College and Employee	Upon hire	Retirement, disability, survivor and Medicare benefits
Staff Development	Pomona College	Upon completion of initial review	College-funded membership in professional organizations and and/or attendance at college-funded professional seminars, workshops or conferences
Staff Meal Discount Plan	Pomona College and Employee	Upon hire	Reduced costs for meals at the college's three (3) dining halls
Summer Recreation Program (SummerRec)	Pomona College and Employee	Upon hire	Six-week activity program for dependents in k-6; held on the college premises with the exception of supervised field trips
Training	Pomona College	Upon hire	Skills and quality-of-work-life seminars and workshops required or recommended in accordance with job responsibilities
Travel Insurance	Pomona College	Upon hire	Benefits related to accidental death or dismemberment while traveling on college business; also covers spouse traveling with employee at the invitation of the college (see staff handbook; additional information available at benefits orientation)
Tuition Remission	Pomona College and Employee	Upon completion of one year of service; must work minimum of 30 hours per week	Tuition assistance for dependents up to 50% of tuition not to exceed 50% of the college's tuition; pro-rated tuition support for eligible employees attending classes on half-time basis.
Vacation	Pomona College	Upon hire; may use after successful completion of initial review	Up to 22 days according to earning schedule based on date of hire
Voting Leave	Pomona College and/or Employee	Upon hire	Paid or unpaid time off to allow sufficient time for employees to vote  outside regular working hours during state and federal elections
Workers Compensation	Pomona College	Upon hire	Compensation and medical-expense coverage for on-the-job injury or deat