Handbook Hot Topics
True or False: AMEC will pay any non-exempt employee for overtime incurred.
True.
However, non-exempt employees must have approval in advance by the CEO to work any overtime hours.
What supporting document is required for conference registrations in Expensify?
Proof of payment/registration confirmation
True or False: Holidays that fall during PTO still deduct from the employee’s PTO balance.
False
Besides helping our community, what is a major benefit of contributing $100 annually to United Way through AMEC?
An extra day of PTO
True or False: AMEC pays for 100% of the cost of AAA insurance for its employees?
True
What is one requirement AMEC employees must meet to use AMEC-owned vehicles?
A valid driver’s license
If an employee accidentally uses their AMEC credit card for personal use, what should they do immediately?
Report it in Expensify and reimburse AMEC promptly
How many floating holidays does AMEC provide each year?
2
What percentage of health insurance premiums will AMEC pay for its AMEC employees?
90%
AMEC pays 100% of the life insurance premiums for employees. How many times salary is the life insurance benefit?
4 times salary (up to $1 million total)
What percentage of tuition can be reimbursed to AMEC employees for approved courses?
80%
True or False: Spouses and children of AMEC employees allowed to accompany them on business trips?
True.
However, travel expenses including meals, airfare and incidentals for family members are generally not paid for by AMEC.
What is the maximum number of PTO hours an employee may carry over at year-end?
640
What is the name of the college that AMEC partners with to provide tuition scholarships for electric cooperative employees?
WGU
(Western Governors University)
If an AMEC employee contributes 2% into their 401k, what percent will AMEC match?
3%
True or False: AMEC employees allowed to have firearms while traveling in company vehicles?
True.
This policy was changed when the handbook was completed.
True or False: When traveling out-of-state on a business trip, employees are allowed to drive to the event using their personal car.
True.
With supervisor approval, an employee may use their personal car to attend an out-of-state business trip. However, reimbursement would not exceed the cost of the airfare.
How many days of bereavement or immediate-family leave may be granted?
Up to 3 days
What is the name of the website used by AMEC to store photos?
SmugMug
What is the normal retirement age an AMEC employee can retire and begin using their RS Plan benefits?
It depends.
If the employee is in Plan A, then it's after 30 years of service. If the employee is in Plan B, then it's age 62.
What standardized mileage reimbursement rate does AMEC follow?
IRS mileage rate
True or False: If an employee loses a receipt for a business related hotel room, they can submit a miscellaneous receipt in its place.
False
The employee should contact the hotel to receive a duplicate copy of the receipt.
How many days of PTO does an AMEC Employee get if they have worked for 11 years?
21 days
Name 3 helpful Iphone apps or shortcuts that are helpful to have as an AMEC employee?
Any of the following:
Expensify, Books (directory), SmugMug, CiraSync, PTO request short cut, AddEvent, FileBrowser
How much does AMEC contribute to an employee's HSA account each year if they choose the "employee only" health coverage and complete all health incentives during the year?
$1,500