Barnhart, Inc. is proud to offer group medical insurance (PacificCare) and a Flexible Spending Account to eligible employees. Currently, contributions to the group health plan are paid by the employer, however, Barnhart, Inc, reserves the right to require employee contributions to health insurance premiums in the future. Any deductibles or co-payments that may be required are the responsibility of the covered employee.

Barnhart, Inc. also has established a defined contribution pension plan under the Associated General Contractors (AGC) San Diego Chapter, Inc. Retirement Trust Fund. Barnhart, Inc. will contribute a certain amount to the plan for eligible employees, based upon number of hours worked. Eligible employees become entitled to the benefits based on length of service.

Eligible employees are entitled to 80 hours of paid vacation per vacation year. Vacation benefits are earned at a rate of 1.54 hours per full week of work. An employee becomes eligible to use accrued vacation benefits following the first six months of employment.

Exempt and salaried office staff are eligible to take up to 40 hours of paid sick time per full calendar year. Paid sick time is not available during the first six months of employment. Sick pay has no remunerative value and may not be carried over from one year to the next or paid upon termination.

In general, the following paid holidays are observed by Barnhart, Inc.:

New Year's Day Labor Day
President's Day Thanksgiving Day
Memorial Day Christmas Day
Independence Day New Year's Eve Day

Barnhart, Inc. reserves the right to alter the Holiday schedule at any time.

Barnhart, Inc. reserves the right to amend, revise, merge, and terminate the plan at any time, at its discretion. Unfortunately, temporary and part-time employees are not eligible for some of these benefits. Please review your employee handbook upon acceptance of an employment contract for further details.