CSEA Contract Guidelines

Informational SessionPresented by

SUNY Canton Human Resources & Payroll

August 31, 2011

First check - September 14, 20113.333% reduction15 biweekly pay periodsDRL (time-off) available for use 9/15/11

Credited 5 days based on work %

Deficit Reduction Plan –DRP9/14/11-3/28/12

What you can expect to see on your paycheck:

D1C - 11-12 Deficit Reduction CSEA (automatically calculated by NYS)

A1C - 11-12 Adjustment Deficit Reduction (automatically

calculated by NYS i.e. inconvenience pay)

D2C - 11-12 Deficit Adjustment (calculated by Payroll i.e. Holiday, Extra Service)

The 3.3333% Deficit Reduction will not affect the following:

•Longevity Payments•Lost Time•Lump Sum Payments for Accruals•Overtime Pay

The following will be affected by the 3.333%:

•Extra Service•Holiday Pay•Night Differential

What to expect:

Pay Check City can help you get an idea what your check will look like.

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Take it off!

To use DRL credits you must:• provide reasonable advance notice of time-off request

•use in ¼ hour units

DRL credits may not be used to cover unscheduled absences such as calling in sick

When completing time sheet use code DRL

Employees will be repaid the value of the 4 days deducted in 2012-2013 in equal installments starting at the end of the contract term (2016)

Use it or Lose it

•All DRL credits must be exhausted by close of business 3/31/12 or forfeited.

•Vacation balances may not exceed 45 days by 4/1/12

Going somewhere?

If you leave NYS service and have already taken the DRL time off, we are required to retrieve the money (pro-rated)

The Division of the Budget will be monitoring

The DRP provides an important part of the recurring $450 million Financial Plan savings; this savings must not be offset by additional and unanticipated overtime expenses. 

Other Contract Provisions

Base Wages

No general salary increases:2011-12 2012-13 2013-14

2%2014-15 2015-16

Performance Advances, longevity and retention payments will continue. Current employees who remain active through 2013 will earn a one time retention payment: $775 in 2013$225 in 2014

New rates for health insurance 9/28/11 paycheck

•Grade 9 and below $32.09 individual (+$4.08)$128.08 family (+$10.34)

•Grade 10 and above $42.79 individual (+$14.78)$153.00 family (+$35.26)

Special Option Transfer Period◦ 9/1/11-9/30/11

Changes in Co-pays10/1/11

Health Insurance-more changes

Productivity Enhancement Program

•Productivity Enhancement Program has increased to up 6 days of annual leave for $1000 to be used towards health insurance premiums.

Employees electing to opt out of health insurance:

$1000-individual $3000-family

Proof of alternative coverage required

Health Care Opt Out

The Actuarial Life Expectancy Table used to calculate the value of sick leave credit has been updated to effect those who retire on or after October 1, 2011

Good news, you are going to live longer!

Questions?