Paid Time Off
Paid Time Off (PTO) Days
All employees are eligible for PTO. Newly hired employees are not eligible to take leave until 90 days of service is completed. PTO can only be taken in 1-hour increments.
PTO Accrual Rates
Part-Time and Seasonal
Employees will receive 1 hour of PTO for every 30 hours worked up to 40 hours per 12-month period.
Full-Time
Employees will receive:
| Years of Service | Accrual Rate | Annual Accrual Limit | Maximum Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-12 months | 1.0 / 30 Hours or 1.33 / 40 | 40 Hours (5 days) | 40 Hours |
| 1-4 | 1.23 / 30 Hours or 1.64 / 40 | 80 Hours (10 days) | 120 Hours |
| 5-9 | 1.89 / 30 Hours or 2.52 / 40 | 120 hours (15 days) | 160 Hours |
| 10-14 | 2.22 / 30 Hours or 2.96 / 40 | 140 hours (17.5 days) | 180 Hours |
| 15+ | 2.57 / 30 Hours or 3.43 / 40 | 160 hours (20 days) | 200 Hours |
A year of service occurs on the employee’s hire date anniversary.
There is no rollover deadline. The only way you stop accruing PTO is if you have already accrued your annual limit or maximum balance.
Separation of Employment
Upon the separation of employment for any reason, all accrued and unused PTO shall be forfeited. Departed employees returning to employment with the Company within 180 days of previous employment with the Company will have their PTO balance reinstated to the amount the employee had banked at the time of termination, including any negative balances.
PTO Cash Out Option
PTO will be paid on the next available regularly scheduled payroll date after receiving the request. Employees must have 40 hours of PTO available AFTER the request is processed to be eligible. Employees are eligible for Cash Out Requests 2 times in a 12-month period. PTO Cash Out may not be used in coordination with termination of employment.
Holidays
Freres offers the following (6) paid holidays to enjoy the day off:
- New Year’s Day
- Memorial Day
- Independence Day
- Labor Day
- Thanksgiving Day
- Christmas Day
Life Insurance
Freres provides their employees with life insurance through USAble Life.
- Employee
- $30,000 Life Insurance
- $30,000 Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D)
- Spouse
- $2,000 Life Insurance
Referral Bonus Program
A referral bonus is offered to active Freres Engineered Wood Employees as an incentive to refer friends and family members to come and work for us. If employees refer a candidate that is hired and they successfully complete 90 days of employment, the employee who referred them will receive a $200 bonus on the next regularly scheduled payroll.
Medical
Full-time employees are eligible after 60 continuous days of employment, on the 1st of the following month. Our plan year is January 1 through December 31 and our Insurance carrier is Kaiser Permanente (KP). We offer 2 medical options: 1. KP Plus HMO or 2. KP Dual Choice (PPO).
Under this plan, you have access to the KP website and app. KP 24/7 Nurse Advice Line offers 24/7 health care by phone or video for hundreds of medical and mental health needs.
Each of these two (2) medical plans vary in regard to the overall deductibles and out of pocket maximum.
| In-Network (HMO) | In-Network (PPO) | |
|---|---|---|
| Office Visits | No charge | 50% coinsurance |
| Preventive Care | $5 copay first 3 visits / $30 copay after 3 visits | 50% coinsurance |
| Primary Care | $5 copay first 3 visits / $30 copay after 3 visits | 50% coinsurance |
| Specialist | $30 copay | 50% coinsurance |
| Urgent Care | $30 copay | 50% coinsurance |
| Emergency Room Care | 30% coinsurance after $250 deductible | 30% coinsurance after $250 deductible |
| Emergency Medical Transportation | 30% coinsurance | 30% coinsurance |
| Hospital Stay: Facility Fee | 30% coinsurance | 50% coinsurance |
| Hospital Stay: Physician / Surgeon | 30% coinsurance | 50% coinsurance |
KP Medical Only Insurance
| Coverage Level | HMO | PPO |
|---|---|---|
| Employee Only | $53.03 | $61.82 |
| Employee + Spouse | $109.73 | $127.81 |
| Employee + Children | $95.20 | $110.88 |
| Employee + Family | $136.37 | $158.82 |
Dental
Full-time employees are eligible on the 1st of the month after 60 continuous days of employment. Our plan year is January 1 through December 31. There are 2 different dental options available: Delta Dental (MODA) and Willamette Dental. Both plans for Employee Only are $5.60 bi-weekly.
Each plan costs employees the same but coverage may vary.
Willamette Dental
| Covered Benefits | Copays |
|---|---|
| Annual Maximum | No Annual Maximum |
| Deductible | No Deductible |
| General or Orthodontic Office Visit | $15 per visit |
Delta Dental
| Covered Benefits | Copays |
|---|---|
| Annual Maximum Benefit | $1,000 per member |
| Deductible | $25 per member / $75 per family |
*If you have dependents on your plan, they must be signed up for the same exact plan.
Prescriptions
If you need prescription medication, there is a coverage program under the medical plan. Coverage for prescriptions:
| Classification | KP Plus HMO In-Network | Dual Choice PPO In-Network |
|---|---|---|
| Generic Drugs | $10 copay-retail $20 copay-mail order |
$10 copay-retail $20 copay-mail order |
| Preferred Brand Drugs | $20 copay-retail $40 copay-mail order |
$20 copay-retail $40 copay-mail order |
| Non-Preferred Drugs | $40 copay-retail $80 copay-mail order |
$40 copay-retail $80 copay-mail order |
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
Freres Engineered Wood offers FSA for both Health and Dependent Care through Pacific Source. The plan year is June 1 through May 31.
The Health FSA maximum contribution for 2026 is $3,400 and the maximum carryover is $680.
The Dependent Care Assistance Program (DCAP) for 2026 maximum is $7,500. These are pre-tax savings for child day care for a dependent age (12 or younger), including costs of camps, and for a spouse or relative that is physically or mentally incapable of caring for themselves.
401k Retirement
Your 401k plan is designed to help you save for retirement with pre-taxed payroll deductions and company contributions. Principal administers the plan.
Other Benefits
- Discretionary Quarterly Profit-Sharing Cash Bonus
- Bi-weekly payroll with direct deposit
- Paid orientation and safety training including on the job training
- Discounted products, such as bark dust, chips, compost, plywood
- Discount purchase programs with companies such as Columbia Sportswear, Adidas, Carhartt as well as some local discount purchase programs
- Travel Assistance and Employee Assistance Prog. through USAble Life
- Personalized intranet portal available 24/7 to access your pay, benefits, employer documents, and other information
- Promotion opportunities
- Career Path, apprentice and internship opportunities