Effective: October 29, 2025. Applies to: IL, OH, KY, IN, PA, NJ, VA, MD, DE, NY, CT, MA, FL
Purpose of This Policy
This document outlines eligibility and benefits by role tier. It works alongside the Employee Handbook — refer to both. All benefits follow plan documents and state law.
Key Note:
- Vacation & PTO are paid out at termination in all states except Kentucky (forfeited).
- Field employees (AC1–AC3) receive holiday pay when a recognized holiday falls on a scheduled workday (normal production). This pay does not count toward weekly hours or trigger overtime.
Benefit Tiers
Roles are classified by annual hours worked:
| Tier | Role | Annual Hours |
| AC1 | Part-Time | <1,500 |
| AC2 | Full-Time Field | 1,500–2,079 |
| AC3 | Full-Time Field (High Hours) | 2,080+ |
| AC4 | Full-Time Field Supervisor | 2,080+ |
| AC5 | Full-Time Middle Management | 2,080+ |
| AC6 | Full-Time Senior Management | 2,080+ |
Paid Holidays
ECF recognizes 6 national holidays (offices closed; field ops shift):
- New Year’s Day
- Memorial Day
- Independence Day
- Labor Day
- Thanksgiving Day
- Christmas Day
If on weekend, observed Friday/Monday.Holiday Pay:
- AC1–AC3 (Field): Paid when a holiday falls on a scheduled workday (normal production). Does not count toward a 40-hour work week or trigger overtime.
- AC4–AC6 (Office/Mgmt): Paid after 90 days
Paid Vacation
Full-time employees (AC2–AC6) earn vacation after 365 days.
Schedule:
- After 1 year: 1 week (40 hrs)
- After 5 years: 2 weeks (80 hrs)
- After 15 years: 3 weeks (120 hrs)
Rules:
- 30 days’ written notice
- Vacation will not be authorized in snow markets during the on-season (November 15 - March 15)
- Approved by Operations Manager
- Paid out at termination (except KY — forfeited)
Paid Time Off (PTO) — Includes Sick Leave Accrual (SLA)
PTO is available to full-time employees (AC2–AC6) working >1,500 hours annually.
PTO = Personal Days + Sick Leave Accrual (SLA)
- SLA = State-mandated sick leave (1 hr per 30–40 worked, up to 40 hrs/yr)
- PTO = Company-provided personal days on top of SLA
- Use for illness, appointments, family care, or personal business
Eligibility: After 90 days No carryover — unused PTO paid out next pay period
PTO Days by Tier
(in addition to SLA):
- AC2–AC3 (Field): 2 days/year
- AC4 (Supervisor): 3 days/year
- AC5 (Middle Mgmt): 4 days/year
- AC6 (Senior Mgmt): 5 days/year
See Employee Handbook “Paid Sick Leave” for SLA details.Health Insurance
Eligibility: After 90 days Coverage:
- AC2–AC4: Employee only
- AC5–AC6: Family
Ask your Project Manager or Director of Operations for plan details.401(k) Retirement Plan
Eligibility: After 365 days. Contribution: Elective; Company match per plan
See plan summary for details.State-Specific Notes
- Kentucky: No state sick leave; vacation forfeited
- IN, OH, PA, VA: Local sick leave in select cities
- CT, IL, MA, MD, NJ, NY: Statewide sick leave + paid family leave
- DE, FL: Statewide sick leave (40 hrs); no paid family leave
