2021 New Hire Benefits Summary: Welcome To Ford!
2021 New Hire Benefits Summary: Welcome To Ford!
2021 New Hire Benefits Summary: Welcome To Ford!
Benefits Summary
The following information includes a summary of Compensation and Benefits for Ford
Motor Company and Ford Motor Credit Company Regular Salaried Employees General
Salary Roll (GSR).
Welcome to Ford!
Congratulations and welcome to the Ford team! As a new employee, you’re eligible for a
valuable compensation and benefits package that includes:
Retirement Savings
Company-Paid Holidays
Vehicle Plans
Shown below are the topics that are covered in the Benefits and Enrollment eGuide:
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Retirement Savings
Savings and Stock Investment Plan (SSIP)
The SSIP is the easiest and best way to build your retirement savings. The SSIP is funded by your
contributions, Company matching contributions and Company Ford Retirement Plan (FRP)
contributions (if you are eligible). Earnings grow tax-free, and the power of compounding means
your money grows even faster. You also make contributions through convenient, automatic payroll
deductions, so there's nothing extra for you to do!
All salaried employees are eligible to participate in the Ford Motor Company Savings and Stock
Investment Plan (SSIP), our 401(k) plan. You're automatically enrolled in the SSIP when hired
(following a 45-day opt out period) at a 5% pre-tax contribution rate, which you can adjust at any
time.
You can choose to contribute three ways: pre-tax, Roth and/or after-tax. Ford also offers a
Company match of 90 cents per dollar on the first 5% of your own contributions, no matter which
type of contributions you make.
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Additional Benefits and Services
Basic Life Insurance
GSR – LL5 Employees
Company-paid basic life insurance coverage and accidental death and dismemberment insurance
coverage of 1½ times base annual pay. Under IRS rules, basic life Insurance coverage in excess
of $50,000 is subject to imputed income, so a flat amount of $50,000 can be elected at enrollment
to avoid the taxable amount.
Relocation Expenses
The Company pays certain relocation expenses for regular full-time salaried employees within the
U.S. who accept an employment offer requiring relocation. To be eligible for the Ford relocation
program, an employee must meet the IRS distance test, which states your new job location must
be at least 50 miles farther from your former home than your old job location was from your former
home. The objective of the relocation policy is to relocate employees as quickly as possible so
they can concentrate on the new assignment, minimize personal disruption and reduce out-of-
pocket expenses. Temporary living, travel, shipment of household goods and storage, and other
services may be provided. Ford has established a partnership with a relocation management
company to administer the relocation policy and assist eligible employees through the relocation
process.
Severance Benefit
A service-based severance program is available for eligible employees if a Waiver and Release
Agreement is signed and not revoked.
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Compensation and Incentive Compensation
Compensation is an important part of the Company’s relationship with its employees, which also
includes challenging and rewarding work, growth and career development opportunities, and being
part of a leading company with a diverse workforce and great products. Ford is a global company
with a consistent compensation and benefits framework that is affordable to the business.
Base Salary
Base salary is twice-monthly pay that is determined on a competitive basis and adjusted according
to performance, job scope and responsibility, and position-in-range. Base salary considers skills,
experience and competitive market value.
Salary ranges represent what Ford pays for a job within a salary grade or leadership level based
on external market data in comparison to similar positions from other leading companies in our
compensation surveys.
Employees generally enter a new salary grade or leadership level at a lower point in the range.
This amount can vary based on the location, position, relevant skills and experience of the
individual employee. As employees develop new competencies and demonstrate high
performance, they will have the opportunity to increase their salary over time through pay
increases, such as merits and promotions. For more information on the salary range in which this
position falls please see the information below:
Paydays for GSR employees are the 15th and the last working day of the month. If a payday falls
on a weekend or holiday, payday is on the last preceding scheduled workday.
Paychecks
Employees should allow at least 10 to 12 working days after hire/rehire to receive pay for their first
pay period. Employees are generally paid on a “current” basis.
Employee Evaluations
Ford policy provides for ongoing performance feedback to an employee that includes:
• A bi-annual review of the employee’s specific responsibilities, objectives and
accomplishments.
• An annual evaluation of performance and competency, and coaching and counseling on
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the development of job-related skills.
Merit Program
Merit increases to base salary are based on your performance relative to your peers, position in
salary range and the merit allocation available to your department. Merit allocation is the
percentage of salaried payroll that the Company makes available for the merit program. The
allocation is based on competitive salary analysis as well as the Company’s ability to pay. The
need for a Merit Program and individual merit increases are reviewed annually.
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Vacation, Flexible Family Care, and Holidays
Vacation Days
General Salary Roll (GSR) Employees
Vacation eligibility in year of hire is as follows:
• If hired January 1 – June 30: 10 days (80 hours)
• If hired July 1 – September 30: 5 days (40 hours)
• If hired October 1 – December 31: No vacation in year of hire
Following the year of hire, vacation will accrue at the rate of one-tenth your maximum annual
vacation amount each month in the calendar year until you earn the full amount of vacation as
described below, based on the number of full years of service completed by 12/31 of the prior
year:
• 0 but fewer than 3 years: 10 days (1 per month)
• 3 but fewer than 5 years; 12.5 days (1.25 per month)
• 5 but fewer than 10 years: 15 days (1.5 per month)
• 10 but fewer than 20 years: 20 days (2 per month)
• 20 years or more: 25 days (2.5 per month)
Family Focused
We offer many programs available to assist new parents. Employees are eligible to receive:
• New Parent Days: 8 weeks paid time off if your child joins your family via birth or adoption
after your new hire start date. Six of the 8 weeks must be taken consecutively; the
remaining 2 weeks can be taken intermittently. Two weeks paid time off if your child joins
your family via long-term foster placement after your start date, capped at two placements
per lifetime. All must be taken within 12 months of the birth, adoption or placement.
• New Parent Ramp-Up: Under this program, you can return to work following
maternity/parental leave (or New Parent Days) on a part-time basis for four weeks, at full-
time pay.
• Storage/Shipment of Milk for Nursing Mothers: We support nursing mothers! If you are
required to travel on Company business, you can store/ship expressed milk home to your
infant at Company expense.
• Adoption Assistance: You are eligible for reimbursement of up to $5,000 in qualifying
expenses directly related to, and whose principle purpose is for, legal adoption of an
unmarried minor child.
Full-time employees are eligible for up to 10 paid annual Flexible Family Care days (80 hours) of
absences. Flexible Family Care can be taken for the employee’s own short-term illness of five or
fewer consecutive workdays, to care for a qualifying family member, or for personal business.
Paid Holidays
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Listed below are the paid holidays that are typically observed at Ford:
Some Ford Credit offices may be open on a holiday and employees may be scheduled to work.
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Vehicle Plans
Vehicle Plans
All Salaried Employees
New Vehicle Purchase Plans
• A Plan – This vehicle discount purchase program covers purchases and leases on most
new Company vehicles. Employees are allowed a maximum of four A Plan discount
purchases (or leases) per calendar year. Employees can use the discount for themselves
or sponsor an eligible family member.
• X Plan – This vehicle discount purchase program is designed to introduce Company
products to potential customers who are considering the purchase of competitive products.
Ford employees can sponsor up to four X Plan purchases per calendar year.
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Work-Life Initiative
Today more than ever, individuals are struggling to balance the increased complexities of personal
and work life. As a result, Ford ensures that our programs, policies and employment practices
recognize the diverse needs of all our employees, allowing them to contribute their maximum effort
at work while at the same time fulfilling their personal and family responsibilities. Examples of
formal work-life programs include:
• The Total Health Program is a voluntary, confidential and personal service that provides
short-term professional counseling and referral services administered by Health
Management Systems of America (HMSA). This service is free of charge and is available
24 hours a day/7 days a week, 365 days a year.
• Flex Time Policy enables employees to determine start and quit times within reasonable
limitations and with management’s approval, while not impairing operational effectiveness.
• Transitional Work Arrangement Program (TWA) enables eligible, regular salaried
employees to work a reduced schedule with pay and benefits reduced proportionately. With
management approval, participation may be approved for the following reasons:
personal/family, education/career development or community service.
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Commitment to Communicating with Employees
Ford’s communication efforts are based on the premise that employees should hear news about
the Company from the Company first, not through rumors or outside media sources. Employees
are provided with access to and knowledge of Company news and products in a timely and
credible manner, with an emphasis on fostering two-way communication channels for employee
engagement.
The main sources of mass communications between Ford and its employees and retirees are:
• @FordOnline, the Company’s information and productivity site, and can be accessed
inside and outside the firewall, as well as on smart phones via @Ford Mobile.
• @Ford magazine is regionally published in North America, Europe and Asia Pacific. In
North America, the magazine is distributed to more than 200,000 active and retired Ford
employees.
The policies, plans and programs described are not contracts and do not alter any at-will relationship the Company has with its
employees. The Company may modify or terminate these policies, plans and programs at any time.
You can request a printed copy of any benefits Summary Plan Description or Summary of Material Modification, at no charge, by
contacting the National Employee Services Center at 1-800-248-4444.
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