Health Care Programs | Flexible Spending Accounts |
Retirement and 401(K) Plans | Paid Time Off |
Insurance | Additional Benefits
At Trans-Lux Corporation, you may find career opportunities that interest you and products that excite you, as well as a unique benefits package! Here is a summary of the more important benefit programs for regular employees. For questions concerning specific benefits and their potential applicability to you, please contact the Human Resources Department.
This summary does not describe in detail the terms and conditions of the programs or the eligibility requirements, and the Company reserves the right to make final decisions as to the interpretation and application of all policies and programs and to change or discontinue them. Benefits may also vary by location, and applicable laws may affect the benefits described below.
Health Care Programs
We offer a choice of group health coverage options designed to provide our employees with a plan that best meets their specific needs. Based on location, employees can choose from a Preferred Provider Organization or a Health Maintenance Organization. Best of all, Trans-Lux pays 70-90% of the cost, depending on which plan is selected and an employee's length of service.
Employees may choose to participate in either of two special tax-free accounts to help reimburse health care expenses not paid by any medical or dental insurance plan, and child or daycare expenses. Medical expenses include: deductibles and co-payments, dental expenses, eye exams, glasses and other medical expenses.
Retirement and 401(K) Plans
Our Company-paid Pension Plan is designed to assist eligible employees in securing financial security towards retirement. In addition, we offer a 401(k) Savings Plan with a variety of investment options ranging from the conservative to the aggressive.
Paid Time Off
Vacation and Holidays
Paid vacation time is provided for regular full-time employees based on length of service. Regular part-time employees who work 20 hours or more are also provided with pro-rated vacation time. Depending on your location and vacation time earned, you may be eligible to buy or sell up to 5 days of additional vacation. The Company also provides employees with a generous 12 paid holidays per year.
Vacation Buy-Sell
Our Vacation Buy-Sell Program has been designed to provide employees with more flexibility when it comes to planning their vacations. Under this program, eligible individuals have the opportunity to adjust their vacation time by requesting to buy or sell up to five additional vacation days for the following year.
Paid Sick Time
Paid time-off is provided to regular full-time employees for sick leave, up to 10 days per year, based on length of service. Regular part-time employees who work 20 hours or more are also provided with pro-rated sick leave.
Sick Pay Company Match
Employees are allowed to carry over up to 60 days of unused sick time. Those that carry over and bank a minimum of 20 days up to a maximum of 60 days will be eligible for a Company match equal to half (1/2) the number of days saved. This match is to be used in the event of an employee's serious and/or extended illness or injury.
Paid Personal Time
Our Personal Time program provides eligible employees with the opportunity to schedule paid time off in order to accommodate personal needs that require time away from the workplace. Personal time of 1-2 days per year is granted to full-time employees. Part-time employees who work 20 or more hours per week are entitled to pro-rated personal time.
Maternity Leave
We offer six weeks of paid maternity leave to employees who have worked for the company for two or more years commencing with the birth of the child. New fathers may qualify for an unpaid FMLA leave.
Paid Bereavement/Jury Duty/Military Reserve Duty
All regular full-time and part-time employees will be paid their base salary during Jury Duty, Reserve or National Guard, or Bereavement (Death in Immediate Family).
Short-Term Disability Insurance
Trans-Lux employees who regularly work 30 or more hours per week are eligible to participate in our Short-Term Disability Plan. STD coverage will provide participating employees with varying amounts of income protection. An employee may receive up to 50% of their salary with a maximum compensation of $3,000 per month, in the event of serious and/or extended illness or injury lasting 14 days or longer.
Long-Term Disability Insurance
Regular employees may choose to enroll in our long-term disability plan. In the event a non-work incurred accident or illness disables you for an extended period of time, you may receive long-term disability insurance benefits in the amount of 60% of your monthly salary, up to $5,000 per month. The Company pays 50% of the premium and the employee pays the other 50%.
Life Insurance Programs
Trans-Lux offers a basic and supplemental life insurance program that includes accidental death and dismemberment coverage. Basic Life provides $20,000 worth of coverage for a small weekly employee contribution. Supplemental Life is provided to salaried employees after completion of 5 years of service, in the amount of 1 times their annual salary. Voluntary Life Insurance, is additional insurance offered to employees at a discounted rate. Business Travel Accident Insurance is also provided to all regular Trans-Lux employees.
Group Auto/Homeowners Insurance
METPAY is a voluntary program available to employees through which they can obtain quality insurance coverage for car, home or other personal property at greatly discounted rates. Insurance premium payments may be made through payroll deduction.
Credit Union Services
As a Trans-Lux employee, you are eligible to join the Norwalk Municipal Employees Credit Union, Inc. Some of their services include checking/savings accounts, Christmas clubs, loans, credit cards, long-term care coverage, and legal resources.
Flextime Work Arrangements
Trans-Lux is committed to providing alternative work arrangements for those employees who qualify, in order to increase productivity, work satisfaction, and work/life balance. Depending upon your location and position, several flexible options may be available to you, such as summer hours, flextime, and telecommuting.
Tuition Reimbursement
Employees who have been with the company for one or more years may be eligible for partial tuition reimbursement for accredited courses directly related to their work.
On-Site Employee Training Courses
Trans-Lux regularly offers onsite and offsite training courses to our employees in such areas as: customer service skills, computer skills, management development training, etc.
Employee Recognition Programs
Bright Ideas Program: You can earn some extra money if you submit an idea that will save the Company money, reduce waste, increase productivity or improve service.
Employee Referral Program: You can earn up to $1000 by referring a friend or relative for an open position within the company who is subsequently hired.
Bright Stuff Program: This program recognizes outstanding customer service by rewarding nominated employees who exceed our performance standards.
Perfect Attendance Bonus: Non-exempt employees may be eligible for a perfect attendance bonus of up to $250 a year.
Wellness Programs
The Company offers a number of preventative health or 'wellness' programs throughout the year such as stress reduction seminars, blood pressure and cholesterol screenings, flu shots, and our summer walking program!
Company-Sponsored Holiday Party and Annual Family Fest
In appreciation of our employees' dedicated service throughout the year, Trans-Lux often sponsors a Holiday Party for employees each year, as well as an annual summer fun-fest for employees and their families.
Miscellaneous Benefits
Trans-Lux offers many other miscellaneous benefits, which include: Casual Fridays, Sales Lead program and company-sponsored sports teams.
