Ellie Vayo's Guide to Boudoir Photography

employee handbook

EMPLOYEES 93

weeks prior to payday. The pay period is from the Sunday to Saturday, ending the

Saturday previous to the payday.

Payroll Deductions.

Federal, state, local, and social security taxes are deducted from bi-weekly earnings

as required by law. These deductions may fluctuate due to changes in earnings,

number of dependents, marital status, or by legislation. Employees should refer to

management if they have any questions regarding payroll deductions. These ques-

tions will be passed on to the agency that processes payroll.

Overtime.

Employees’ cooperation and willingness to work overtime as needed is vitally im-

portant. All overtime must be approved by Ellie. Ellie Vayo Photography will pay

overtime 1^1 / 2 times the employee’s hourly rate for all hours over 40 hours per week.

Bad Weather Closing.

In the event that the studio or lab is closed due to bad weather, the employees will

not be paid for time missed. Vacation time may be used by full-time employees in

this situation.

Employee Benefits.

Hospitalization.

Ellie Vayo Photography, Inc. offers medical insurance to full-time employees. This

plan is provided for single coverage only. Ellie Vayo Photography, Inc. will pay a per-

centage for group hospitalization for full-time employees at the employee’s request.

The employee is responsible for the rest of the premium.

Due to the high cost of medical insurance, the company may make frequent

changes to the plan. Please refer to insurance company provided guidelines for spe-

cific details regarding coverage.

Bereavement Pay.

The company will give a full-time employee up to three days off with pay in the case

of the death of a parent, spouse, child, brother or sister. An additional 2 unpaid

days may be taken in conjunction with the bereavement days if necessary. Ellie is

open for discussion on this matter.

Holiday Pay.

Full-time employees who have completed the probationary period qualify for paid

holidays. Employees must work the business day before and after the holiday or

they will forfeit the holiday benefit. Any other arrangements must be authorized by

Ellie. The paid holidays include New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day,

Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas Day.

Employees’ cooperation

and willingness to work

overtime as needed is

vitally important.