PP 4505 Workers Compensation
| Section: 4000 Personnel |
| Sub Section: 4500 Compensation |
| Title: PP 4505 Workers’ Compensation |
| Associated Regulation: PR 4505 Workers’ Compensation |
| References: Missouri Department of Labor and Industrial Relations |
| Supersedes: 6.3.3 |
| Responsible Administrator: Director of Human Resources |
| Initial Approval: 03-24-2010 |
Last Revision: 09-21-2016 |
Three Rivers College provides Workers Compensation Insurance benefits for employees. College employees who suffer an on‐the‐job injury, caused by an accident or occupational disease; arising out of and in the course of employment (“work‐related injury”) may be entitled to benefits paid by the college according to the Workers’ Compensation Law of the State of Missouri (“the Law”).
Compensation for treatment of injuries and on‐the‐job time missed by employees is covered by Workers Compensation Insurance, provided the injury or accident took place while the employee was acting within the scope of his/her duties as an employee. Absence from duty resulting from a work‐related injury will be compensated according to the law. Each case is subject to approval and the amount of compensation is authorized under Workers’ Compensation that is prescribed by law and the State of Missouri, and not by the college. For more information, please contact the Human Resources Department.
DOCUMENT HISTORY:
| 03-24-2010: |
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Initial approval of policy PP 4505 Workers’ Compensation. |
| 09-21-2016: |
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The College Board of Trustees approved the name change of the college from Three Rivers Community College to Three Rivers College.
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PP 4506 Overtime and Compensatory Leave
| Section: 4000 Personnel |
| Sub Section: 4500 Compensation |
| Title: PP 4506 Overtime and Compensatory Leave |
| Associated Regulations: PR 4506 Overtime and Compensatory Leave |
| References: Fair Labor Standards Act |
| Supersedes: NA |
| Responsible Administrator: Director of Human Resources |
| Initial Approval: 12-16-2009 |
Last Revision: 09-21-2016 |
The Federal Fair Labor Standards Act (the “Act”) was enacted by Congress to regulate such employment matters as hours of work, minimum wage, overtime compensation, and other conditions of employment. The Act, in conjunction with the regulations set forth by the Wage‐Hour Division of the Department of Labor, also promulgates requirements related to the posting of notices, the preservation and location of records, and the record keeping requirements for employers. The Act further establishes specific criteria regarding whether employees are exempt or non‐exempt for minimum wage, overtime, and compensatory leave.
Employees are considered non‐exempt unless their position meets one of the exempt definitions as an executive, administrative, learned professional, creative professional, highly compensated or exempt computer employee and the activities directly and closely related to such work.
Employees who satisfy the definitions established for these exemptions (exempt employees) are not to be paid the statutory minimum wage and are not to be compensated for hours worked in excess of forty (40) hours per workweek.
Employees who do not satisfy the definitions for these exemptions (non‐exempt employees) will either be paid overtime compensation of at least one and one‐half (1½) times the regular rate of pay for all hours worked in excess of forty (40) hours in a workweek or given compensatory leave. In order to receive overtime compensation or compensatory leave, the employee must be authorized to work. Non‐exempt employees who work in excess of forty (40) hours without authorization from a supervisor will be compensated for their work, but will be subject to disciplinary action up to and including termination. All non‐exempt employees are required to record hours actually worked.
Three Rivers College shall compensate employees in such a way as to be in full compliance with the Act and all other federal, state, and local laws.
In all instances where Policy 4506 fails to address or is inconsistent with provisions of the Act, the Act will control.
DOCUMENT HISTORY:
| 03-24-2010: |
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Initial approval of policy 12-16-2009. |
| 09-21-2016: |
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The College Board of Trustees approved the name change of the college from Three Rivers Community College to Three Rivers College.
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PP 4510 Employee Benefits
| Section: 4000 Personnel |
| Sub Section: 4500 Compensation |
| Title: PP 4510 Employee Benefits |
| Associated Regulations: PR 4510 Benefits |
| References: NA |
| Supersedes: 6.3, 6.4, 6.5, 11.1, 11.2, 11.3, and 11.9 |
| Responsible Administrator: Director of Human Resources |
| Initial Approval: 09-22-2010 |
Last Revision: 10-18-2023 |
Three Rivers College provides benefits to full-time employees only, except as required by law. The extent and nature of benefits provided may vary by employee group and work schedule. The most current information intended to explain benefit plans is furnished by the office of human resources for all employees.
Benefits for employees may include the following:
AirEvac
Bookstore Discount
Cafeteria Plan (Premium Only Plan)
Dental Insurance
Liability Insurance (full and part-time)
Life, Accidental Death and Dismemberment
Medical Insurance
Medicare Coverage
Public School Retirement System
Public Education Employee Retirement System Contributions
Tax Shelter Annuities (403b), Voluntary Participation
Tuition Waivers for Employees
Tuition Waivers for Qualified Dependents
Unemployment Compensation Insurance (full and part-time)
Vision Insurance
Workers' Compensation Insurance (full and part-time)
DOCUMENT HISTORY:
| 03-24-2010: |
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Initial approval of policy PP 4510 Employee Benefits. |
| 09-21-2016: |
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The College Board of Trustees approved the name change of the college from Three Rivers Community College to Three Rivers College.
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| 10-18-2023: |
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Employee benefits list updated to reflect Premium Only Plan change that is included in PR 4510 Benefits.
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PP 4520 Payroll Deductions
| Section: 4000 Personnel |
| Sub Section: 4500 Compensation |
| Title: PP 4520 Payroll Deductions |
| Associated Policy: GAP 1101 Debts to the College |
| Associated Regulation: PR 4520 Payroll Deductions |
| References: PSRS Guidelines; PEERS Guidelines |
| Supersedes: 4.6 |
| Responsible Administrator: Director of Human Resources |
| Initial Approval: 09-22-2010 |
Last Revision: 05-20-2026 |
Withholding Taxes
A federal withholding tax is retained as payment on Federal Income Tax for the current year. The amount withheld is determined by the amount you earn and the information you provide on your Form W-4.
A state withholding tax is retained for the Missouri Department of Revenue. The amount withheld is determined in the same manner as the Federal Income Tax.
Employees may authorize changes to their withholding Form W-4 (e.g., additional sums to be withheld, filing status, etc.) by completing a new W-4 form. No salary checks will be issued until all withholding forms are submitted.
Social Security and Medicare
Except for instructors and staff covered by Public School Retirement System of Missouri (PSRS), College employees contribute to the Social Security System and Medicare. The College matches FICA contributions. Since March 31, 1986, Medicare has been deducted from new employees’ earnings, but not from those full-time staff with PSRS membership and continuous employment at the College beginning prior to March 31, 1986.
Public School Retirement System (PSRS) of Missouri
In compliance with PSRS guidelines, all full-time and part-time instructors and qualified “certified” staff are members of PSRS provided they work 17 hours or more per week and are employed in a position that normally requires at least 600 hours of service per year. Employee contributions to PSRS are matched by the College at the authorized rate. Members of PSRS are not covered by Social Security.
The College reviews each position on a case-by-case basis to determine if the position is deemed to be “certified” as defined by PSRS guidelines and thus eligible for PSRS enrollment. At Missouri public two-year colleges, being “certificated” means being employed in a position that is certified by the executive officer of the College (President) as a teaching, supervisory or educational-administrative position. If the position is not deemed as certified, eligible employees will be a member of the PEERS system as defined below.
Public Education Employee Retirement System (PEERS) of Missouri
In compliance with PEERS guidelines, all employees eligible for PEERS Retirement and who work 20 hours or more per week in a position that normally requires at least 600 hours of service per year are members of Public Education Employee Retirement System (PEERS) and are also covered by Social Security.
Employee contributions to PEERS are matched by the College at the authorized rate. Members of PEERS are also covered by Social Security.
Tax Sheltered Annuities (403b)
The College provides for payroll deductions and processing for employees participating in tax-sheltered annuities on a voluntary basis. The College makes no contribution on the employee’s behalf.
Administration services for the College are provided by a third-party vendor to assist in compliance with federal/state tax regulations. The plan document and list of approved 403(b) providers are available for employees to review in the Office of Human Resources. The College does not endorse any particular policy or company.
Group Health and Life Insurance
Group health and life insurance deductions may be requested for the family of a college employee. Life insurance payments may also be deducted from the monthly salary. Plan information is available in the Office of Human Resources.
Other Programs and Options
Deductions for optional, College-sponsored programs may be available. Debts to the College may be payroll deducted as well (GAP 1101 Debts to the College).
DOCUMENT HISTORY:
| 09-22-2010: |
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Initial approval date of policy PP 4520 Payroll Deductions. |
| 09-21-2016: |
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The College Board of Trustees approved the name change of the college from Three Rivers Community College to Three Rivers College.
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| 02-15-2017: |
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Addition of paragraph regarding the review of each position on a case-by-case basis determining if position is deemed to be certified under the Public School Retirement System (PSRS) of Missouri. |
| 03-15-2022: |
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Addition of information regarding debts to the College in alignment with GAP 1101 Debts to the College. |
| 10-18-2023: |
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Policy edits due to the revision of the Federal and State Income Tax Form W-4. |
| 05-20-2026: |
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Revised administrator information for 403(b) and eliminated redundancy in PEERS description. |