Frequently Asked Questions
- When are we eligible for insurance benefits?
Employees that are transitioning from one contractor to the next contractor will be eligible for insurance benefits on the contract staff date at the beginning of the month.
2. What are the insurance benefits premiums?
You will receive a benefit guide listing the insurance premiums prior to the official contract start date.
3. If offered employment, when will we receive an official offer letter?
You will receive your official offer letter prior to the contract start date.
4. Will we receive credit for our official Job Corps start date as it relates to Paid Time Off?
Paid Time Off is awarded based on your years of service, and your proof of official start date will be required to make that effective.
5. How is the Paid Time Off accrual rate calculated?
Paid Time Off is a combination of vacation leave and sick leave. These are the following PTO accrual rates:
Years 0-2: 4.61 hrs. per pay period – 15 days in a year.
Years 3 & 4: 6.15 hrs. per pay period – 20 days in a year.
Years: 5 and on: 7.69 hrs. per pay period – 25 days in a year.
6. What is the pay frequency?
LifeSkills Connection has a Bi-Weekly Pay Cycle, with 26 pay periods in a calendar year.
7. If offered employment, when will we receive our Job Descriptions?
Job Descriptions will be provided to employees through the onboarding process prior to the start of employment.
8. Will we be required to complete background checks and drug tests?
The completion and passing of a background check and drug test will be required before employment can begin.
9. What holidays are we given?
LifeSkills employees will receive 13 paid holidays, but you will receive a complete list of the holidays at the beginning of employment.
10. What type of retirement benefits are offered?
LifeSkills Connection offers a 401K Match Retirement plan. Employees are eligible for the 401K plan after 6 months of employment to the next applicable quarter.
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