Compensation Considerations

Flexible Work Hours

• Are the work hours flexible?
• Does the employer offer a compressed work week?
• Can some of the work be done at home (telecommute)?

Disability and Family Income Continuation

• Does the employer provide short- and long-term disability?
• Does the employer provide life insurance?
• How much?
• Can employees purchase additional life insurance at a group discount?
• Is travel accident insurance provided?

Deferred Income Benefits

• What are the retirement benefits?
• Is the plan a defined benefit plan or a defined contribution plan?
• What is the vesting schedule?
• Are employee contributions matched?
• Are employee contributions tax-deferred?

Pay for Time not Worked (Leave)

• How much paid time-off is provided (holidays, vacation, sick, and personal days)?
• Are the different types of leave allotments kept separate or aggregated?
• Can employees use sick leave to care for a family member?
• Can unused leave be cashed in? Can it be rolled over to a 401K?
• Is there a "use it or lose it" leave policy?

Health, Accident, and Liability Protection

• How much do employees contribute for individual and family coverage?
• How many choices and what kind of plans (e.g., BC/BS, POS, PPO) are available?
• What is the process for obtaining a referral to a specialist?
• Is there prescription drug coverage?
• Is there a deductible?
• For what portion of doctor visits and hospital stays is the employee responsible?
• Will the employer reimburse you for COBRA (to continue your current medical coverage) during any waiting period?
• Is there a health care flexible spending plan?
• Is preventive care (including immunizations) covered?
• Are family-planning services provided?
• Are eye exams covered?
• Is domestic-partner coverage available?

Income Equivalent Benefits

• Are there any child care or elder care benefits?
• On-site care?
• Is there a dependent care flexible spending plan?
• Are relocation benefits available?
• Are moving expenses reimbursed?
• Will the organization purchase your current home?
• Will the company cover house-hunting visits for you (and your spouse)?
• Will the company cover your interim living expenses?
• Does the company cover communications resources?
• Cellular phone
• Fax for your home
• Computer for your home
• Laptop computer
• Electronic link from home to office
• Does the employer provide additional financial resources?
• Tax preparation assistance
• Estate planning
• Will preparation
• Does the employer provide transportation benefits?
• Car allowance
• Company car
• Public transportation subsidy
• Paid, reimbursed, or subsidized parking

Professional Development

• Is there a tuition reimbursement program?
• Will the employer reimburse for attendance at conferences and workshops?
• Are your ASHA dues paid?