At Star Furniture, benefits are a significant part of your total compensation package.
Medical
There are two plans: The Basic Plan has a core level of benefits. The Enhanced Plan has increased benefits, coupled with higher premiums.
Dental
Employees have the option to purchase dental coverage. There are two plans available: the Dental Maintenance Organization (DHMO) and the Traditional Indemnity plan.
Vision
Employees have the option to purchase vision coverage that provides an eye exam with a reasonable co-payment, plus a discount on eyeglasses, contact lenses, and lasik surgery when provided by participating providers.
Basic Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
All full-time employees who enroll in the medical plan are provided with a basic life and accidental death & dismemberment insurance. Employee spouses and children are covered with a lesser amount provided they are enrolled in the medical plan.
Voluntary Life Insurance
Additional life insurance may be purchased. The cost is based on age, smoking preference and the amount of coverage desired.
Dependent Life Insurance
Life insurance may also be purchased for your spouse and/or dependents. The cost is based on age, smoking preference and the amount of coverage desired (may not exceed the coverage amount elected by the employee).
401 (k) Plan
Associates can contribute up to 100% of their salary up to the annual IRS limit in this tax deferred retirement plan. The contribution percentage may be changed quarterly. The company has a generous matching program. All full-time associates 18 years and over who complete more than 1,000 hours in a calendar year are eligible to participate.
Employee Banking Program
All employees are able to enjoy service charge free checking and free checks through a special program provided by Star’s banking partner, Amegy Bank.
Credit Union
Payroll deducted savings are available with our full service credit union.
Holidays
All regular status, non-sales associates are granted paid holidays on the 5 major holidays.
Associate Purchase Plan
Associates may purchase merchandise at a discounted rate for their personal use, for a relative solely dependent on them, or for gifts purchased with the associates’ own money.
Child Care Discount
The original enrollment fee at Children’s World Learning Centers is waived for Star Furniture employees. In addition, employees receive a weekly discount.
Health Club Discount
Employees are able to join LA Fitness at discounted membership rates.
EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
Reimbursement Program
Employees are eligible to apply for educational reimbursement provided the employee is taking a class or classes applicable for use at Star Furniture.
Great Grades / Perfect Attendance Program
This program recognizes students of Star Furniture employees for perfect attendance, good grades and/or improvement in grades each semester.
Summer Reading
We encourage the children of Star employees to read during the summer months while they are out of school. The children provide a list of books they have read and prizes are awarded based on how many books have been read.
