Micro Center offers a high-quality and competitive benefits
program designed to be flexible in nature and comprehensive
in scope. All associates who work on a full-time basis - at
least 30 hours per week - are eligible to participate in our
cafeteria benefits plan on the first of the month following
90 days of active service. In addition, medical, dental and
vision coverage is available for part-time associates as well
as those full-time associates not yet eligible for the company's
major medical plan. The insurance options include:
Group Life and AD&D
Coverage at one times your annual base income (rounded to
the nearest thousand) is provided at no cost to the associate
up to a maximum of $50,000. You may purchase supplemental
life insurance for yourself and your eligible dependents at
low group rates.
Voluntary Life Insurance
Whether you are starting or ending your career, or somewhere in between, these life insurance solutions can help associates plan for the future.
Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage
Micro Center associates can use the Preferred Providers Organization
(PPO) network of physicians and hospitals (which includes
a prescription card), and save money. Dental and vision coverage
is also available. Micro Center offers Vision Service Plan
(VSP) to all associates nationwide. The company pays the majority
of the premium, and associates pay the balance each pay period
with pre-tax contributions. Single or family coverage is available.
Critical Illness Insurance
Critical Illness insurance is a supplement to provide additional financial protection in the event of a serious illness. The policy is designed to help cover the many out-of-pocket expenses you or your family may face beyond traditional care and treatment. With the purchase of the employee policy, family coverage options are available.
Accident Insurance
Accident Insurance covers a wide range of injuries and qualifying events. The benefits are designed to help pay for high, out-of-pocket costs that may not be covered by traditional health insurance. There are a variety of family coverage options available.
Short and Long Term Disability
Plans
To insure against the loss of earning power in the event of
a non-work related disability, you can elect either or both
of these options. Different plans are available to choose
from at low group rates.
Flexible Spending/Dependent Care
Accounts
You can set aside pre-tax dollars for certain anticipated
medical, dental and vision and/or dependent care expenses.
Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage
— Part Time Employees
Starbridge Select, a sickness and accident plan offering limited—benefit
medical, dental and vision coverage, is available for all
part-time associates and their dependents. The plan is also
available to those full-time associates who are not eligible
for the company's major medical plan.
Our other Benefits include:
401(k) Savings Plan
This option allows associates to plan for the future by making
convenient, tax deferred contributions of up to 20% of their
pay using payroll deductions. Eligible part and full-time
associates must be 21 years of age, have completed one year
of service and worked at least 1000 hours. Associates can
roll over a distribution from a previous employer's qualified
plan upon meeting the eligibility requirements.
Paid Time Off
Micro Center recognizes the need for time away from the job
for relaxation as well as for family needs or unexpected events.
Eligible full and part-time associates receive one week after
six months of employment, two weeks of vacation time after
one year of employment, three weeks after five years, and
four weeks after ten years. In addition, full-time associates
receive five paid absence days and seven paid holidays per
year.
Tuition Reimbursement Program
The company will assist financially in the reimbursement of
tuition for pre-approved job related outside educational courses
for full-time associates who meet the one year employment
requirement.
Auto and Home Group Insurance
MetLife Auto & Home Group Insurance Program offers a number
of policies to meet your property needs. Participation in
this program gives you access to special group rates, hassle-free
payment options and unique built in coverage features to protect
in the event of a loss. Automatic payroll deduction of the
premiums is part of this program for your convenience.
Legal Plan
MetLaw, administered by Hyatt Legal Plans is a legal services
plan that provides legal representation for you, your spouse
and dependents. With MetLaw, you receive covered legal services
from a national network of participating law firms and attorneys
for a wide range of legal matters.
Employee Discount Program
With Micro Center's Employee Discount Program, both full and
part-time associates can purchase in-stock products at slightly
above cost. This means great savings on top-of-the-line products
for our associates.
Employee Referral Program
Associates who recruit new associates can receive additional
compensation when their recruits are hired and they remain
with us for 90 days.
Pet Insurance
Pet Insurance is offered to full – time associates through VPI to assist with expenses related to their domestic, avian or exotic pets. Two plan options are available for coverage of the pets.
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