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Employee Handbook
(revised 1/1/07)
WORKING HOURS AND OVERTIME: The working hours usually begin at 8:00 each
morning, Monday through Friday and possibly Saturdays. You should be on time and ready
to begin receiving patients at this time. A lunch hour will be allowed. The actual time of this
lunch break may depend on the patient flow for any particular day. Workdays should end by
5:00 - 5:15 p.m.
PROBATIONARY PERIOD: A probationary period of 90 days is established for all new
employees. At the end of 90 days, an evaluation conference will be conducted. During the
probationary period either the clinic or the employee may terminate the employment for any
reason.
COMPENSATION: An employee’s salary is based on 26 pay periods per year. No employee
is permitted to draw on his/her salary or his/her check in advance of regular payday. Each
employee shall be evaluated on an annual basis. Merit increases may be awarded to
employees who demonstrate increasing ability, loyalty, favorable attitude toward their work
and fellow employees, dependability, and strong customer/patient services. Increases in
compensation are not guaranteed and shall depend on the profitability of the clinic as well as
prevailing salary analysis for each position within the clinic. Bonuses may also be given from
time to time based on employee performance and overall financial standing of the optical
shop.
GENERAL APPEARANCE: All employees are required to wear scrubs (top and bottom), a
lab jacket and a name tag approved by Columbus Eye Associates and Columbus Optical.
Employees who work an average of 24 hours per week or 1,248 hours per year during 26 pay
periods qualify for an annual allowance up to five scrubs and one lab jacket every 12 months.
Employees who work less than an average of 24 hours per week or 1,248 hours per year
during 26 pay periods qualify for an a