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ITEM NO: __7a Supp____ DATE OF MEETING: November 4, 2014 2015 Salary and Benefits Resolution Commission Briefing November 4, 2014 Agenda Background Recommendations for 2014 'Considerations 'Recommended Updates Background - What is the Salary and Benefits Resolution A delegation of authority from Commission to CEO 'Administration of pay and benefits ' Major components of the Port's Total Rewards package Covers approximately 960 (53%) Port employees Contains provisions similar to collective bargaining agreements Background - What is Covered Authorizes the Port to provide a benefits package that includes healthcare benefits and paid time off benefits Establishes Pay for Performance (PfP) as the basis for pay increases 'Merit-based system Contains the salary range structure for non- union jobs Background - What are Changes Based On Changes informed by 'New or changing laws 'Updates to port policies 'Current market pay levels 'Anticipated pay increases by other local public agencies 'The business environment and labor market Background - Changes in the Past Year Changes to health care plans 'High Deductible Health Plan added with a connected health savings account (HSA) 'Copay plan eliminated 'Nominal dental coverage premium share Continued focus on cost containment and alignment with the Healthcare Strategy ACA regulations continue to evolve Background - Changes in the Past Year Salary ranges 'Last year ranges were ~ 0.2% below market 'Anticipated 2014 market pay increase was 2.9% 'Actual increases were very slightly less at 2.8% 'Ranges were increased by 2.0% for 2014 2015 Recommendations Considerations beyond the resolution 'Increases to employee portion of health care costs Increase to dependent and dental coverage premiums Employee out of pocket maximums increasing for Cigna medical plans ACA requirements becoming clearer 'Increases to both Employer and Employee PERS rates are expected 2015 Recommendations Salary Ranges Considerations ' Port job pay rates are compared to market pay rates ' Port ranges are currently 0.9% below market ' Surveys report anticipated 2.9% average pay increase ' Anticipated 2015 pay changes at local public employers Low High Anticipated COLA 0% 3.0% Anticipated Total* 0% 10.88% *Total includes COLA, step, and merit increases. High denotes the max. possible total increase. 2015 Recommendations Standard changes 'Updated holiday schedule for 2015 'Updated Graded Salary Range Structure 'Wording changes to increase clarity Other changes 'Updated definitions 'Daylight Savings Time addressed 'Faith or Conscience Days Conclusion Recommended changes to the Salary and Benefits Resolution for 2015 'Are consistent with past years 'Remain conservative and aligned with market changes DRAFT 2014 Salary and Benefits Resolution Briefing
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