Employee Handbook

Shepherd Electric Supply recognizes the value of benefits to employees and their families. The company supports employees by offering a comprehensive and competitive benefits program. For more information regarding benefit programs, please refer to the company Summary Plan Descriptions, which are found on the company intranet (Shepherd Wiki) or contact Human Resources. Open Enrollment is scheduled for August 1 annually.

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Full-time employees working 30 hours or more per week are eligible for insurance on the first of the month following the employee’s hire date. To keep coverage in force, every insured employee must work a minimum of 30 hours per week.

Group Life Insurance

Shepherd Electric Supply provides life insurance for full-time employees who work a minimum of 30 hours per week. Employees are eligible for this benefit on the first of the month following the employee’s hire date. The life benefit is equal to an employee’s annualized base rate, plus commission. The cost of this coverage is paid for in full by the company.

Short-Term Disability

Short-term disability is offered to full-time employees working a minimum of 30 hours per week. Employees are eligible for this benefit on the first of the month following the employee’s hire date. Short-term disability is meant to bridge the 90-day period until long-term disability can cover an employee and begins after the 15^th day of absence. If an employee becomes disabled and cannot work for a brief period of time, this coverage pays 60 percent of the employee’s salary, plus commission for the previous year, up to the policy limits.

This is a voluntary benefit and is funded solely by the employee. In addition, employees will not be paid vacation or personal/sick days for approved absences covered by the company’s program, except to supplement the short-term disability benefits.

Short-term disability benefits may run concurrently with FMLA leave and/or any other leave permitted by state and federal law.