Item Number:    8j_supp
Meeting Date: November 9, 2021
2022 Salary and Benefits Resolution
Introduction
November 9, 2021

Topics To Cover
Background of the Salary and Benefits Process
Recommended Updates and Changes



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Background
What is the resolution, what does it do
The Salary and Benefits Resolution is the Port Commission's authorization
to revise the pay and benefits programs that are part of the Port's overall
Total Rewards package for non-represented employees
RCW 53.08.170 requires Port Commission to authorize pay and benefits for
non-represented employees by resolution


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Recommended Changes for 2022
Definitions
"Pay Rate" definition added
This addition will help with add consistency in how 'pay' is defined through
out the Salary and Benefits Policy Directive, HR policies, and other documents
"Probationary Employee" revised definition
This revision will align the definition with the current practice of not applying
time spent in a temporary position to an employee's probationary period


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Recommended Changes for 2022
Pay Ranges
The Port's goal is to have the pay ranges for non-represented jobs reflect
the market pay rates for Port jobs administered in these ranges
It is important to note that when the Port adjusts pay ranges, employees
do not receive corresponding increases to their pay rates
Recommending a 3.5% range adjustment increase, based on results of the
market analysis to maintain competitive ranges


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Recommended Changes for 2022
Mandated Benefits
Long Term Care Insurance
Beginning January 1, 2022, the Port will be required to withhold a Long-Term
Care premium of .58% on employee earnings for this mandatory statewide
long-term care program
Employees who receive and provide the Port with an exemption from the
State of Washington, will not have premiums withheld


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Recommended Changes for 2022
Paid Leave
COVID-19 Vaccination Verification Incentive Day
In 2022, non-represented employee may be eligible for an additional day off
To be eligible employees will need to have their fully vaccinated status
verified by November 1, 2021



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Recommended Changes for 2022
Administrative Changes
Remove Port Auditor Language
No longer necessary
Remove redundant language
Change Reference to Alternative Work Arrangement
Align with 2021 policy title update to Flexible Work Arrangements
Definition is updated to include the Teleworking Reimbursement program
Other Minor Changes
To correct missing or incorrect words

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Estimated Costs
Increase to ranges
Impacting ~57 employees, approximate cost $92,200
Long Term Care insurance
Entirely employees paid
Covid-19 Vaccination Verification Incentive Day
No budget impact, budget for a full year's pay for all employees
May need some overtime for backfilling or maintaining staffing levels


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Salary and Benefits Resolution Introduction
Questions and Answers



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