Benefits

F.D.Thomas Inc. offers comprehensive and competitive benefits for both the individual and the family. Our benefits program is available to regular, full-time employees who successfully complete their introductory period.

Here is a summary of our benefits program:
* Medical Insurance
* Dental insurance
* Life Insurance
* COBRA
* Alternate care providers
* Short Term Disability
* Employee Assistance Program
* Continued Education 
* Sick/Personal Time 
* Holidays
* Leaves of Absence
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Medical/Dental/Life Insurance
Health and welfare benefits are provided through the Employee Painters’ Trust Health & Welfare plan. Coverage includes health, dental, and vision insurance benefits; accidental death and dismemberment; disability; and life insurance. Currently FDT pays full premium costs for an employee and his/her family.
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Continuation of Benefits - COBRA
You, or your family, may be eligible for continuation of benefits under certain qualifying events under the 1986 Federal Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA). 
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Alternate Care Providers
Under the Employee Painters’ Trust Health & Welfare Plan alternate care is provided on a limited basis. This includes chiropractic, massage, acupuncture, and naturopathic care. Benefits are paid at 80% up to $24 visits per year.
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Short Term Disability
Under the Employee Painters’ Trust Health & Welfare Plan, eligible employees can collect up to $150 per week for up to 26 weeks. 
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Employee Assistance Plan  
EAP offers counseling, referral, and educational services for those with substance-abuse issues and/or personal life issues that may be interfering with an employee’s ability to perform his/her job. Counseling support is funded under the Employee Painters’ Trust Health & Welfare plan and pays mental health counseling (outpatient) at 80% for 20 visits per calendar year. Substance abuse (in/out patient) is covered up to $13,000 per year every 24 months.
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Continued Education
FDT believes in continuous learning and may arrange both informal and formal training programs for employees throughout the year.  This may include in-house training classes and on-the-job training as well as outside seminars, courses, or self-paced instruction. 
Sick Time/Personal Time 
F.D. Thomas provides personal/sick time up to 48 hours annually for non-manual employees.
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Holidays
FDT provides the following paid holidays annually for full-time, eligible employees:
New Year’s Day
Memorial Day
Independence Day 
Labor Day  
Thanksgiving Day   
Christmas Day
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401(k) Retirement Plan 
Regular full-time employees are eligible to enroll after 1 year of employment in the 401(k) Retirement Plan. Contributions, vesting schedule, eligibility, and exclusions are in accordance with the Summary Plan Document (SPD). 
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Leaves of Absence  
FD Thomas follows all applicable state or federal laws on the following leaves of absence:
Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
State Leave laws
Military Leave
Crime Victims Leave
Voting Day
Jury Duty
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