Section 4, BENEFITS AND INSURANCE EMPLOYEE BENEFITS Direct Deposit Statement Wicomico County Board of Education requires mandatory direct deposit for all employees. If a completed direct deposit form is not submitted to payroll by the end of the second pay period after initial hire, a paycard will be issued to that employee. Adequate notice (15 days) must be given for the original authorization to take effect, to withdraw from the plan, or for a change in bank account, or banking institution. Employees may elect to have their checks deposited in a checking or savings account, or combination thereof. Authorization forms are available at the Northgate Office or at any school office. Employee Assistance Program Statement The Board is concerned with the physical and emotional well-being of its employees. Your Employee Assistance Program (EAP) provides you and your household members with FREE, confidential assistance to help with personal or professional problems that may interfere with work or family responsibilities. All discussions and subsequent services are strictly confidential. No reference to participation in the program will be made a part of the employee's personnel file. Services are available 24-hours a day, 7 days a week via a toll-free number, 1-800-327-2251. Employees Credit Union Statement All employees of the Wicomico County Board of Education are eligible to become members of the BEE Federal Credit Union. This credit union is operated by fellow employees and provides savings and loan services. Payroll deduction is available for making loan payments and for adding money to savings. The Board will withhold amounts of $2.50 or more each pay period and will forward this money to the Credit Union on the first working day of the following month. Credit union offices are located at 1414 South Division Street, Salisbury, Maryland, with office hours on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Contact may be made with the office during the hours they are open by calling 410-548-9351. Holidays Statement The following holidays are recognized by WCBOE; Labor Day New Year's Holidays (2 days) Primary Election Day (when schools are closed) Martin Luther King's Birthday General Election Day (when schools are closed) Presidents’ Day Thanksgiving Holidays Good Friday and Easter Monday Christmas Holidays Memorial Day Independence Day
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