Benefits Summary
TradeNet team members are resourceful, quality-conscious individuals. Because TradeNet’s management recognizes this invaluable support, we provide our team members with an innovative wage & compensation program. Prime wages are complemented by bonus programs & a generous benefits package. *Unless otherwise indicated, information below pertains to full-time, regular employees.
Health Insurance
Eligible employees & their families are offered health insurance through BlueCross BlueShield of Kansas City (BCBSKC). Plans offered are: a qualified high deductible health plan (QHDHP), an HMO, & a PPO. Eligibility: 1st of month following 90 days of service. QHDHP (Base plan) premiums = Employee - 100% paid by TradeNet, Dependent children - 50% paid by TradeNet, spouse - 100% paid by employee. Employees have the option of buying up to the 2 other plans offered.
Dental Insurance
Delta Dental of Kansas administers the dental plan for eligible employees. Participants select a dentist or specialist of their choice from the Delta Premier directory. Eligibility: 1st of month following 90 days of service. Premiums: Employee & dependent children – 100% employer paid; spouse – 100% employee paid.
Vision Insurance
TradeNet offers eligible employees & their families vision coverage through the Vision Service Plan (VSP). The VSP offers allowances & deep discounts on exams, frames, lenses, contacts, & much more. Employee premiums = 100% paid by TradeNet, spouse &/or children premiums – 100% paid by employee.
Life Insurance
TradeNet provides eligible employees & their families with term life insurance through USAble. Eligibility: 1st of month following 90 days of service. Two plans are available: Basic & Optional.
Basic – Employee benefit is $15,000 (Life & AD&D). Dependent benefit is $2,000 each. Premiums: 100% employer paid.
Optional – Eligible employees may purchase additional term life insurance for themselves & their family members. Premiums are determined by age & amount of insurance purchased. Employees pay the premiums through payroll deductions.
Health Savings Account
Eligible employees have the option of opening a Health Savings Account (HSA). An HSA combines a lower premium, Qualified High Deductible Health Plan (QHDHP) with an employee-directed, tax-advantaged savings account. An HSA works much like an IRA. The money is yours & rolls over year to year, accumulating as you age, & from one qualified HDHP to another. Depending on the HSA vendor, you may be able to direct how those funds are invested, & a 2-4% annual investment return is often guaranteed. Eligibility: 1st of month following 90 days of service & enrollment in a QHDHP plan.
Section 125 Plan
Flexible Spending Accounts
Eligible employees may contribute a designated amount of money from each paycheck to be placed in reimbursement accounts, pre-tax. Two accounts are offered; one may be used to pay for dependent care expenses & the other is for qualified health care expenses such as deductibles, co-pays, & prescription drugs. Eligibility: 1st of the month following 90 days of service.
Premiums Taken Pre-Tax
Employees, who pay premiums for any of the above plans, may take advantage of the premium portion of our Section 125 plan. This tax-saving’s plan allows employees to have those premiums deducted from their pay before taxes are withheld, instead of after. The end result is more take-home pay & less of a tax bite. Eligibility: 1st of month following 90 days of service.
Note: Basic & Optional Life Coverage maximum of $50,000 for pre-tax deductions
Disability Insurance
Eligible employees are automatically covered for both short & long term disability benefits through USAble. Eligibility: 1st of month following 90 days of service. Premiums: 100% employer paid.
Training & Tuition Assistance
TradeNet provides in-house training & cross-training programs & sends employees to workshops & seminars on work issues. Eligibility: 1st of month following 90 days of service.
As an employee in the promotional products industry, TradeNet employees & their dependents may qualify for college scholarships up to $2500 annually from the Promotional Products Association International (PPAI).
401(k) Plan
The 401(k) plan, administered by American United Life, allows employees to plan for retirement on a tax-free basis. Eligible employees may contribute up to the IRS-allowed maximum to the plan. The plan gives participants various investment options from these fund groups: AUL, Fidelity, & American Century. Eligibility: 1st of month following 90 days of service & 21 years of age.
Flex Work
TradeNet offers flexible work schedules in order to help employees achieve a healthy balance between work & home.
Paid Time Off (PTO)
PTO is a paid leave pool for time away from work due to vacation, illness, & personal reasons. Leave accrual begins on the hire date for eligible employees. Leave accrues bi-weekly, following the pay period cycle, & is available at the beginning of the next pay period for all eligible employees. The accrual rate is based on length of service & employment classification.
Holidays
TradeNet provides 7 paid holidays per year for eligible employees. Employees working a flexible schedule are eligible for some holidays. The holidays observed by TradeNet are: New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Labor Day, Independence Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, & one Floating Holiday (day of employee's choice) to be taken between January 2 & April 30. Eligibility: 90 days of service.
Family & Medical Leave
TradeNet provides up to 12 weeks of paid or unpaid leave to eligible employees for situations covered under the Family & Medical Leave Act. Eligibility: 12 months & 1,250 hours worked.
Other Leave
Bereavement Leave, Jury Duty Leave, & Military Leaves of Absence are available for eligible employees. Paid leave is provided for community volunteer activities.
Credit Union
All employees are immediately eligible to participate in the programs offered by the Mainstreet Credit Union (Formerly Credit Union of Johnson County)
Community Involvement
TradeNet provides financial support to the following organizations:
Youth Friends
American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life
Meals on Wheels
Local food pantry
United Way
Mayor’s Christmas Tree Program
Additionally, employees are afforded opportunities to donate their time &/or resources to these organizations.
*Part-time, regular employees who work at least a 60% full-time schedule are eligible for some benefits. Human Resources will inform you of your benefit offerings.
For details of coverage & limitations of these benefits, refer to the TradeNet Employee Handbook & your benefit booklets. If you have questions, see your department supervisor or Human Resources.
