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Work/Life Balance
FCA recognizes the importance of helping its employees balance their work and personal lives. That is why we have implemented a variety of policies and programs that help employees manage stress, stay healthy, save money, and spend more time with their families.
- FCA Alternative Work Schedules
FCA employees are not restricted to the traditional eight-hours-per-day, 40-hours-per-week work schedule. Hours per day and starting/quitting times each day may vary. In most cases, employees are permitted to work fewer than 10 days in a two-week period.
- FCA Telework Program
Employees, with their supervisors’ approval, may work away from the job site. Whether an employee may telecommute will generally depend on the characteristics of a task or project, the scheduling arrangement, and other variables.
- Business Casual Dress
Business casual dress is a year-round policy at FCA.
- Free Parking
Free parking is available at all offices.
- Transportation Subsidy
FCA employees who use public transportation to commute to work may be reimbursed up to $230 per month for expenses of buses, subways, trains, and eligible commuter highway vehicles (including van pools). Employees who ride bicycles to work at least 50 percent of the time in any give month may receive reimbursement for certain expenses.
- Travel Compensation Program
For every night that an employee is on official travel more than 50 nights during the given calendar year, the employee receives $50 in travel compensation.
- FCA Child Care Subsidy
FCA full-time permanent employees whose adjusted gross family income is $60,000 or less per year and who meet certain eligibility requirements may receive the child care subsidy.
- FCA Student Loan Repayment
FCA employees may be eligible for repayment of up to $9,000 for student loans authorized by the Higher Education Act of 1965 and the Public Health Service Act.
- Flexible Spending Accounts
Flexible spending accounts allow employees to pay out-of-pocket health and dependent care expenses with tax-free dollars. FCA contributes up to $1,300 to each employee's account.
- FCA Life Cycle Spending Account
A Life Cycle Spending Account helps employees save money for adoption, child care, elder care, fitness/recreation, or insurance premiums not reimbursed under another program or insurance policy. FCA contributes $400 to each employee’s account.
- FCA Fitness Facility and Classes, Wellness Seminars
The McLean, Virginia, headquarters, as well as offices in Bloomington and Denver, have fitness centers that may be used by employees at no cost. FCA also subsidizes exercise classes that are held in the McLean fitness center during lunchtime, and sponsors Lunch and Learn seminars on a variety of health-related topics. CPR, first aid, and defibrillator training courses are also offered.
- FCA Employee Assistance Program
This program provides confidential services, including counseling and referrals, to employees who are experiencing personal problems. It also provides a referral service for employees who have questions on topics such as child or elder care, financial planning, and legal services.
- FCA Relocation Services
Financial assistance is given to employees who change locations for the Agency because of new or changing job responsibilities.