Overall Rating Silver - expired
Overall Score 55.56
Liaison Katie Beitz
Submission Date Aug. 25, 2021

STARS v2.2

Oklahoma State University
PA-12: Employee Compensation

Status Score Responsible Party
Complete 0.62 / 3.00 Kristeena Blaser
Sustainability Coordinator
Energy Services
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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):
19.51 US/Canadian $

Percentage of employees that receive a living wage (benefits excluded):
79

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:
ABM - For our custodial services

Percentage of employees of on-site contractors known to receive a living wage or be covered by collective bargaining agreements (i.e., union contracts):
0

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:
OSU’s base pay for regular employees is $10 per hour. In addition to this rate, employees receive a competitive benefits package. In addition to employer-subsidized group health insurance and employer-paid life insurance, employees receive at a minimum 14 days of annual leave, 22 days of sick leave and 12 paid holidays per year.  Employees have the choice between a defined benefit plan (15.55% employer contribution) or defined contribution retirement plan (11% employer contribution).  Neither retirement option requires an employee-match.

Optional Fields 

Has the institution made a formal commitment to pay a living wage?:
Yes

A copy or brief description of the institution’s written policy stating its commitment to a living wage:
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Website URL where information about employee compensation is available:
Additional documentation to support the submission:
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Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
Also
https://hr.okstate.edu/benefits/medical_coverage
https://hr.okstate.edu/employee-dependent-child-waiver-benefit
https://wellness.okstate.edu/

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