Overall Rating Silver - expired
Overall Score 49.10
Liaison David Husemoller
Submission Date March 6, 2020

STARS v2.2

College of Lake County
PA-12: Employee Compensation

Status Score Responsible Party
Complete 1.06 / 3.00 David Husemoller
Sustainability Manager
Facilities
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Part 1. Living wage for employees

The local living wage (based on a family of four and expressed as an hourly wage):
17.21 US/Canadian $

Percentage of employees that receive a living wage (benefits excluded):
93.55

Part 2. Living wage for employees of contractors

Does the institution have significant contractors with employees that work on-site as part of regular and ongoing campus operations?:
Yes

A list or brief description of significant on-site contractors:
Aladdin-an Elior Company (food service) employs 25 individuals, 20% of whom are paid a living wage. Student workers, who are paid by the College, are excluded in this calculation. If we include our student workers in the calculation, then 14% of these employees are paid a living wage.

Percentage of employees of on-site contractors known to receive a living wage or be covered by collective bargaining agreements (i.e., union contracts):
20

Part 3. Minimum total compensation for employees

Total compensation provided to the institution’s lowest paid regular, part-time or full-time employee or pay grade meets or exceeds what percentage of the living wage?:
100 percent

A brief description of the minimum total compensation provided to the institution’s lowest paid employee or pay grade:
Of the 136 employees below the standard, they are either Board appointed or temporary seasonal.
• 3 are full-time with access to:
o Health care at our lowest premium contribution levels. The College contributions 85%-90% of health premiums depending on coverage type.
o All other insurance benefits including dental and vision plans funded primarily by the College and life insurance funded entirely by the College.
o Set aside pre-tax dollars for out-of-pocket medical, dental, vision and day care costs.
o Paid personal, vacation, health and holiday time-off and tuition plans funded by the College.
o Most paid time off may be banked to use to care for self and family that can be used for continuous and intermittent leaves of absence.
o Employee Assistance Program which provides counseling, legal and family issues support.
o Set aside tax-free dollars to purchase public transportation products.
o Set-aside pre- or post-tax dollars into retirement savings plans.
o On-campus child care at employee rates.
o On-campus health center
o Wellness programs such as free fitness classes, fitness center use at no cost, educational programs and events.

• 47 are Board-appointed with access to:
o Paid personal, vacation, health and holiday time-off and tuition plans funded by the College.
o Most paid time off may be banked to use to care for self and family that can be used for continuous and intermittent leaves of absence.
o Employee Assistance Program which provides counseling, legal, financial, and family issues support.
o Set-aside pre- or post-tax dollars into retirement savings plans.
o On-campus child care at employee rates.
o On-campus health center
o Wellness programs such as free fitness classes, fitness center use at no cost, educational programs and events.

• 86 are temporary/seasonal with access to:
o On-campus child care
o On-campus health center
o Wellness programs such as free fitness classes and educational programs and events.

Optional Fields 

Has the institution made a formal commitment to pay a living wage?:
No

A copy or brief description of the institution’s written policy stating its commitment to a living wage:
HR expressed interest in consideration of living wage for employees, and making sure that all employees receive access to benefits.

Website URL where information about employee compensation is available:
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Additional documentation to support the submission:
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
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